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Confidential patient information identifies you and says something about your health, care or treatment. You would expect this information to be kept private. -
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Who you need to contact when you want to complain about a health service. -
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Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy. -
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Support available in Islington for residents with dementia, or with concerns about their memory. -
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Support available in Islington for residents recovering from a stroke, and for their family members and carers. -
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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait. -
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Social prescribing is a means by which people can access non-clinical activities designed to support health and wellbeing. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Children under two years of age are at more risk of complications from flu, as are pregnant women. Children over two may not get such serious symptoms but are likely to spread the virus to other family members. -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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On 1 December the NHS introduced a new way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Islington, including why it's important to have the vaccine. -
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Liam Beadman, the Head of Primary Care Development for Islington at NHS North Central London, together with his colleagues answered our questions about the Covid vaccination programme. -
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Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
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Long Covid usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time and can affect any system in the body. -
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Dr Melissa Heightman, Clinical Lead for Post-Covid Services at UCLH (University College London Hospitals), and Dan Windross from North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group answered our questions about Long Covid. -
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Take a look at what the latest guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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At our event 'Data sharing in the NHS', we answered questions from the community about changes the NHS is making to how it collects and uses patient data. -
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The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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Our September event gave residents a chance to put questions to dental professionals and share their experiences of services -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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Information about the COVID-19 seasonal vaccine programme in Islington. -
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For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP. -
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12 million people in the UK have hearing loss, around 4.4million are of working age. -
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One in five people in Islington have high blood pressure but only half know that they do. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke. The only way to find out whether you have high blood pressure is to get it measured.