1. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  2. Coronavirus Vaccine Fact Sheet

    Report -

    Correct as of 15 March and updated on 25 May 2021

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

    News -

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

  4. Sharing NHS patient data: Questions and Answers

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  5. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  6. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusion

    Report -

    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.

  7. Ten top tips for using e-consult

    Report -

    Here are ten top tips for using e-consult

  8. Our annual report 2020-21

    Report -

    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.

  9. We respond to the NHS England consultation on the eligibility criteria for non-emergency patient transport

    Response -

    We continue to hear reports from residents that the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service doesn’t work well for them. Lack of clarity in the wording of eligibility criteria creates ambiguity, confusion, and unfairness.

  10. Healthwatch Islington is recruiting new board members

    News -

    We're seeking participation from people from Black and Asian backgrounds. We are also looking for people who may have experience as a family carer, or who use health services regularly.

  11. Commissioners answer your questions about the new Integrated Care System

    News -

    Integrated Care Systems go live in April 2022 and will change the way health and care services are planned and delivered. Commissioners told Healthwatch how the new system and structures should improve on the old.

  12. Healthwatch Islington shortlisted for prestigious national award

    News -

    Healthwatch Islington has been shortlisted for the work of our volunteer team in a major national awards scheme.

  13. Healthwatch Islington wins prestigious national award

    News -

    Local health champion wins ‘Celebrating our volunteer team’ category in major national awards scheme.