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Sadly, we were not surprised to read in the Islington Tribune that regulators found home care services to be lower quality than we should expect. -
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The reablement service supports people to regain independence following a period of ill-health, usually involving a stay in hospital. -
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We carried out phone interviews with 29 people to find out if they thought reablement had worked for them. -
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Gathering views from speakers of English as a second language -
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A Personal Health Budget allows patients with long term health conditions to take greater control of their healthcare and support. -
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The social care system is under huge pressure. What does the future hold? -
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People told us it was too hard to reach social workers by phone. We decided to help the service to improve. -
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Stories from service users in Islington -
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A new blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
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A second blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
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During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage. -
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We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives. -
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We can point you in the right direction if you need help accessing other health or care services. We'd also like to hear your views on the care you receive at home. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support, and how you can help stop the spread -
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The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed. -
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Coronavirus updates from a range of organisations providing more specialist advice -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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There are organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. During the current pandemic some of these services may be offered in different ways because we need to observe social distancing. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
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Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), spoke to us about ways to minimise the chances of transmission of coronavirus at home. -
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If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic -
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A brief introduction to Zoom - giving guidance on how to join a virtual meeting. -
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Researchers from University College London Hospital with expertise in obesity, diet and nutrition, and exercise and physical activity spoke to us about actions we can all take to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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Healthwatch has been providing digital training and support to local voluntary organisations to help them to better support their volunteers and the communities they serve whilst social distancing measures are in place. -
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Share your experiences on daily life during the pandemic by completing our survey -
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Data specialists from University College London Hospital spoke to us about ways we can keep safe online. We also learned how our health data is shared. -
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At our 30 June event speakers from the research team at University College London Hospital helped us understand how the pandemic has affected our mental health. We heard that there are lessons to learn from previous coronavirus outbreaks. -
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The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. -
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Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience. -
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NHS Patient Information Leaflet -
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Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), answered questions from Healthwatch about the merits of the flu jab. -
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Meeting notes -
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To respond to coronavirus, local hospitals serving Islington residents had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received. -
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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital. -
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The biomedical research team from University College Hospital wants to better understand the reasons why BME people are underrepresented in vaccine trials. -
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We surveyed 200 local residents, 180 of whom were from migrant communities. We asked them about their experiences of lockdown, and of the coronavirus pandemic more broadly. -
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Lockdown is over but social distancing is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Being able to connect remotely with services and social networks has never been more important. -
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A consultant in medical virology from University College London spoke to us about the upcoming flu season and debunked some common misconceptions about flu vaccinations. -
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Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations -
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Meeting notes -
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Feedback we received from residents and local organisations supporting migrant communities is helping make mental health services easier to access for people from diverse cultural backgrounds -
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The local walk-through testing site, in the car park of the Sobell Leisure Centre, will be open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, for the next six months. -
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The Fairer Together Partnership has been established to bring together a range of organisations in Islington to confront the challenges local people are facing. -
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We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and helped 1698 local people get access to reliable information about coronavirus. -
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We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and gave over 1600 people access to reliable information about coronavirus in their first language.