1. Islington residents tell us what they think about remote health appointments

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    Although more face-to-face appointments will be available once the pandemic is over, video and phone consultations are likely here to stay. We can help services understand the impact of this change by sharing our feedback.

  2. Carers Survey 2021: Feedback from local residents with a caring role

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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.

  3. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusion

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    We know that there is a huge digital divide in Islington and that this is likely to exacerbate existing inequality if we don’t take joined-up action.

  4. What are people telling us about e-consult?

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    For patients who are comfortable using computers e-consult can be a convenient and user-friendly method of getting in contact with the GP surgery. For patients who struggle with or cannot use computers, e-consult can be a serious barrier to access.

  5. Ten top tips for using e-consult

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    Here are ten top tips for using e-consult

  6. What is Long Covid?

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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.

  7. Long Covid: Questions and Answers

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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.

  8. Analysis of Islington GP practice websites

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    The information and help available through the GP practice website is likely to be an increasingly important factor in meeting patient needs.

  9. Is the NHS sharing your data? What you need to know

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    Find out more about how and why your NHS data is shared.

  10. Our annual report 2020-21

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    We engaged with and supported 2,189 residents with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. 781 people shared their experiences of health and social care.

  11. Healthwatch celebrates the return of face-to-face digital support sessions

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    It's been a big week for our digital support programme and our wider work to promote digital inclusion. Philippa Russell, our Community Link Worker, shares her thoughts.

  12. Share your experiences of seeing a GP

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    How easy have you found it to speak to a GP, or to access support from your practice?

  13. Winter Wellness fact sheet

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    Correct as of 26 January 2022

  14. Islington care homes: experiences of accessing health services for residents

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    We asked care home managers about access to health services for their residents.

  15. Healthwatch hears from care home managers about services supporting the health of their residents

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    As we come out of the pandemic, we asked care home managers how easy it was to get support for their residents from GPs, dentists, opticians, community health, and hospital transport services.

  16. Let's Talk Inequality

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    Islington is a borough of stark inequalities. We want to see services and support designed around the needs of those residents experiencing this inequality.

  17. Let's Talk Inequality - Healthwatch response

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    Healthwatch responds to the Islington Council's call for evidence, sharing examples of inequality that we have come across in our recent work.

  18. Your questions about community physiotherapy answered

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    Speakers from Whittington Health Community Services and the Islington GP Federation answered questions about community-based physio services in Islington.

  19. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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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.

  20. Experiences of accessing a GP since the pandemic

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    Our online survey explored how local people's experiences of accessing a GP have changed since the pandemic

  21. Find out about high blood pressure

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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.

  22. Making a difference in the community

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    Healthwatch is working in partnership with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to make local health services more accessible.

  23. Our annual report 2021-2022

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    We engaged with over 2,200 residents, providing information, digital support, and gathering views on accessing health and care services, experiences of Long Covid, and the wider impact of the pandemic.

  24. Improving access to GP services

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    Thanks to people sharing their experiences of GP appointments with us, we’ve been able to help local commissioners draw up an action plan to make GP services easier to access for all our residents.

  25. Healthwatch hypertension information campaign kicks off in style

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    Our staff and volunteers have been offering free blood pressure tests and raising awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure at Callyfest and on Chapel Market.

  26. Find out about cancer screening services

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    Information about cervical and breast screening appointments, and home testing kits for bowel cancer.

  27. Your questions about cervical screening answered

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    At our information event in August, Islington GP Dr Jennifer Rea talked to us about the importance of cervical screening and answered your questions.

  28. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  29. The contract to deliver medical services at Hanley Primary Care Centre will not be renewed with the current provider

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    Healthwatch Islington's Chief Executive, Emma Whitby, observed the meeting at which the decision was taken and was impressed by the robustness of the process.

  30. Islington residents give mostly positive feedback on cancer screening services

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    We've spoken to people about screening services at our engagement events and collected views via an online survey.