1. Digital Access in North West London

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    The NHS in North West London are working with independent digital skills and inclusion charity Citizens Online to learn about local people’s thoughts on digital health tools. Please help this research by filling in their short survey.

  2. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  3. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. What is Monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  6. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  7. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  8. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  9. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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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.

  10. Annual Report 2021-22

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    Our annual report of 2021-22 summarises our patient experience findings, enter and view findings and our plans for the upcoming year 2022-23.

  11. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Patient Experience Report- Hospitals

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    From April 2020 – March 2021, Healthwatch collected hospital experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) patients.

  12. Healthwatch Ealing Patient Experience Report Q3 2021-22

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    The information presented within this report reflects the individual patient experience of health and social care services, untainted and without agenda to ensure that the genuine observations and commentaries of the community are captured. Healthwatch Ealing presents this as factual information to be considered and utilised to improve service provision and highlight areas of good practice.

  13. Healthwatch Ealing Patient Experience Report Q4 2021-22

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    The information presented within this report reflects the individual patient experience of health and social care services, untainted and without agenda to ensure that the genuine observations and commentaries of the community are captured. Healthwatch Ealing presents this as factual information to be considered and utilised to improve service provision and highlight areas of good practice.

  14. Healthwatch Ealing Patient Experience Report Q1 2022-23

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    The information presented within this report reflects the individual patient experience of health and social care services, untainted and without agenda to ensure that the genuine observations and commentaries of the community are captured. Healthwatch Ealing presents this as factual information to be considered and utilised to improve service provision and highlight areas of good practice.

  15. Healthwatch Ealing Housebound Research Report

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    Historically, Housebound individuals have rarely been engaged with by statutory and community organisations and, therefore, their experiences and opinions of the care that they receive are seldom heard. As a result of this lack of engagement and representation, there is a national concern that not enough is known about the quality of home care service delivery. To address these concerns at a local level, Healthwatch Ealing sought to hear from Ealing residents who are housebound.

  16. Healthwatch Ealing Health Inequalities Access Report

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    From October 2021, Healthwatch Ealing’s outreach and engagement work was focused on hearing from BAME residents to understand their experience of accessing health and social care services during the pandemic and their opinions on how any issues or challenges faced could be addressed in collaboration with health and social care and the local voluntary sector organisations.

  17. New Medequip User Group Launched!

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    Are you a relative? A community expert from a relevant charity? Or a carer to someone that uses Medequip equipment? If so, then this role could be for you.

  18. Where to get Vaccinated

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    It has never been easier to get your vaccine with residents able to walk-up or book at a number of pharmacies and centres in the borough. We recommend that you book in order to guarantee a jab, but walk-ups are available at all centres.

  19. Diabetes and Ramadan 2022

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    Diabetes Uk are offering a FREE webinar for people living with diabetes and who wish to prepare for Ramadan.

  20. Vacant role for Chair of Committee

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    Do you have an interest in health and social care? Would you like to help us shape services for the future?

  21. Joint Chair announced for North West London’s four acute trusts

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    Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Swindells as their new joint Chair. Matthew will take up his position on 1 April 2022.

  22. Social distancing scrapped in waiting rooms in England

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    Patients in waiting rooms in England are no longer required to socially distance.

  23. Who can still get free Covid tests across the UK and can I buy LFTs?

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    Most people in England can no longer get free PCR or lateral flow tests (LFTs). A few groups are still entitled to free Covid tests, including the most vulnerable, as well as frontline NHS staff.

  24. The experiences of Housebound individuals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    Healthwatch Ealing launched the Housebound Research Project from August to October 2021 with the support of the Ealing Council.

  25. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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    Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or after having a baby.

  26. Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022

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    Healthwatch Ealing are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022.

  27. Diabetes UK – Free Webinar

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    Join Diabetes UK for a free webinar in #DiabetesWeek to find out the best ways that you can support someone who is living with diabetes and may need your help.

  28. Loneliness Awareness week

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    Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, at any point in our lives. We might live in a busy city or a rural location, on our own or with others and still feel isolated.

  29. More than 1m people in England waiting for non-hospital care, leak reveals

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    More than 1 million people are waiting months, and sometimes years, for out-of-hospital care for back pain, foot problems and hearing loss, a leaked NHS England document reveals.

  30. Monkeypox showing signs of plateauing in UK, say health officials

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    The monkeypox outbreak in the UK is showing signs of plateauing, the UK Health Security Agency has said.

  31. NHS to roll out variant busting booster jab from September ahead of winter

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    The NHS will become the first healthcare system in the world to use the next generation, bivalent COVID vaccine when it kickstarts the autumn booster rollout in early September.

  32. Parts of England have one NHS dentist for thousands of people, data shows

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    Dental patients are still suffering from the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, as parts of England are left with only one NHS dentist for thousands of people.

  33. Vaping reaches record levels in Great Britain, report reveals

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    An estimated 4.3 million people are using e-cigarettes, up from about 800,000 a decade ago in ‘vaping revolution’.

  34. Students told to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week

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    Students should get up to date with 3 vaccines: Men ACWY (meningitis), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and, for female students, HPV, before the start of the new term.

  35. NHS invites more than four million people for Autumn booster as care homes set to get first jabs

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    Care home residents and staff are set to be among the first in the world to receive the new, variant-tackling jabs from next week, as the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme moves to the next phase.

  36. Polycystic ovary syndrome treatment insufficient

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    “Insufficient” treatment is being given to women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a charity has said.

  37. Could my child be having migraines?

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    To mark Migraine Awareness Week (Sep 5-12), Abi Jackson talks to experts about how the condition affects children.

  38. Enter and View - Ealing Hospital Acute Care Unit

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    Our team at Healthwatch Ealing conducted an announced Enter and View at Ealing Hospital Acute Care Unit on the 15th of March and 29th of April 2022 from 2pm to 4pm.

  39. Experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    This report looks at what people with a learning disability and autistic people experience when they need physical health care and treatment in hospital.

  40. Orthopaedic Consultation In-person Event

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    Patients and local people across north west London are being asked for their views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal.

  41. Winter Health Advice from NHS England

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    This winter, Londoners will have access to a range of healthcare services to help them stay well. If you need health advice and don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19, follow the guidance below.

  42. COVID-19 Seasonal Booster Vaccines

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    One of the booster doses available of the COVID-19 vaccine is a seasonal booster (autumn booster). This is eligible for those who are most vulnerable.

  43. All GPs to receive direct access to cancer tests

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    The UK Health Security Agency conducted surveys of parents and young people asking for their views on vaccines and the diseases they protect against.

  44. NHS cuts 18-month waits as staff contend with busiest October ever

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    The NHS has slashed the number of people waiting 18 months for treatment by almost 60% in one year as the health service continues to prioritise the elective recovery.

  45. Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports on safe use of radiation in healthcare settings

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    The CQC have published their annual report on their work to enforce the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations in England. The regulations protect people from the dangers of being accidentally or unintentionally exposed to ionising radiation in a healthcare setting.

  46. Enter and View - Ealing Urgent Treatment Centre

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    Our team at Healthwatch Ealing conducted an announced Enter and View at Ealing Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) on the 29th of April 2022 from 2pm to 4pm.

  47. December strike by NHS nurses is biggest in their history

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    Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are to strike for two days next month in what is set to be their biggest walkout in the NHS's history.

  48. Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder - study

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    One in four 17- to 19-year-olds in England had a probable mental disorder in 2022 - up from one in six in 2021, according to an NHS Digital report.