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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. NHS expands mental health crisis services this winter

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    The NHS is set to boost mental health support for people in crisis to ease demand and pressure on emergency services, as part of extensive winter plans already underway.

  14. What is Strep A and what are the symptoms?

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    Health officials say parents should be aware of an infection called strep A, after children in the UK died from it. Since Covid restrictions eased, there are more opportunities for infections like this to spread. Cases have been increasing in recent weeks. While most people do not get extremely sick, the highly contagious bacterium that causes the infection can cause serious illness and complications.