1. Healthwatch City of London Annual Report, 2017-18

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    The Annual Report for 2017/18 summarises the work of Healthwatch City of London in line with and building on the priorities identified for the period.

  2. City residents to get a say in NHS long term planning

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    NHS England has released funds to local Healthwatch in North East London to consult local people and engage them in developing a local NHS Long Term Plan.

  3. Integration ‘welcome’ but fears remain over funding cuts: report

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    People 'broadly welcome' integration of local health and care services but fear plans to cut £578m from NHS spending in north east London will undermine the benefits, according to a new Healthwatch City of London report.

  4. Report from event on Health and Social Care 24 February 2017

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    Healthwatch City of London, in partnership with the City of London Corporation, held a workshop on the North East London Sustainability Plan.

  5. New group to 'provide challenge' to City Police

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    City of London Police are recruiting members for a new Community Scrutiny Group. The group will comprise community members who live, work or conduct community activities in the area covered by the City police force.

  6. City Advice offers help with looming welfare changes

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    City Advice is offering support to City people who face welfare changes this spring. The changes, including Unviersal Credit and Pension Credit, are set to impact millions of people across the UK.

  7. Could you be a public rep for prevention?

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    Do you live in the City of London and are you interested in improving health and wellbeing for yourself and others? We are looking for local residents to become public representatives on Hackney and City's prevention workstream.

  8. Call-out for more City and Hackney public reps

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    City and Hackney is seeking more public representatives to help improve health, care and wellbeing services for local people.

    Could you be the person we are looking for?

  9. Healthwatch Annual Report

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    Healthwatch City of London has published its first annual report since being awarded the contract to deliver services in September 2019. The report covers the highlights from the year, how we've made a difference and how we have helped you.

  10. Moorfields Eye Service Relocation - Public Meetings

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    A proposal by Moorfields and its partners, the UCL Institute of Opthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, to create a new centre of excellence in eye care at St Pancras Hospital was consulted on last year.

  11. City Advice Service Changes - Have Your Say

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    The City of London Corporation will be recommissioning your citizen’s advice service (City Advice) at the end of 2020.

  12. City of London and Hackney Wellbeing Mental Health Consultation Event

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    You are invited to attend a consultation into the future of the Wellbeing Network across the City of London and Hackney. The Wellbeing Network provides mental health support to adults with mental health problems or those at risk of developing them.

  13. Care Quality Commission’s Declare Your Care Campaign

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is encouraging people with a learning disability, their parents, carers and advocates to feedback to them about their care.

  14. Temporary relocation of Watsons Pharmacy

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    The Soho walk-in centre where Watsons Pharmacy is located has been closed, therefore the pharmacy is temporarily relocating.

  15. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you.

  16. Minor injuries at Bartholomew’s Hospital now open

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    The minor injuries unit at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has now reopened.

  17. Healthwatch City of London May Newsletter 2023

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    This month's newsletter gives an update on our recent events, including our Coronation Tea Parties as well as provides useful information surrounding new fertility polices in North East London and the COVID-19 Spring booster vaccination program.

  18. Helping Patients with Travel Costs

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    Barts Health has announced that patients eligible to receive help with hospital travel costs can now make their claim in person, by post and by emailing the cashier’s team.

    To check to see whether you’re eligible, visit https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/helping-patients-with-travel-costs-15691

  19. The Health and Social Care services you can access over the Christmas Period

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    Over the Christmas Period, many Health and Social Care services will close or have reduced opening hours. We have compiled the following list of information for you.

  20. Patient Panel into New Cancer Wait Times Standard

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    We held a Patient Panel on the New Cancer Wait Times Standard and the effects it will have on patients in the City and North East London.

  21. Read our latest report on City of London services

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    Our latest Healthwatch City of London insight report shows a slight increase in overall public satisfaction with local health and care services.

  22. City of London Corporation - Advice for Residents

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    If you live in the Square Mile, are self-isolating and require help, please let us know by emailing the COVID-19 mailbox or by calling 020 7606 3030. Please note, you can email us on behalf of someone else (with their consent).

  23. Newsletter 9 April 2020

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    Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch City of London. It provides up to date advice about the Coronavirus and how to stay healthy.

  24. Homerton University Hopsital - Latest COVID-19 briefing

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    Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have released the latest update on COVID-19 for their patients and user groups.

  25. City of London Corporation COVID 19 information

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    The City of London Corporation has a dedicated site for you to access information regarding services during the COVID 19 situation.

  26. Newsletter 23 April 2020

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    Read our latest newsletter for all the up to date information on Health and Social Care services in the City, our volunteer campaign and for the opportunity to have your say.

  27. New advice published for parents on Covid 19 and childhood illness

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    New advice for parents has been issued from Barts Heath NHS Trust and East London Health and care partnership.

  28. Dentistry services

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    Please read the information below for dentist services in the City of London

  29. Ophthalmology services provision

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    We have pulled together an overview of the ophthalmology services available at present for City of London residents.

  30. NHS 'Open for business'

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    The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decrease in people accessing NHS services for a range of conditions that are not related to coronavirus.

  31. Send a message to your loved one

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    Barts Health NHS Trust have launched a messaging service for those in hospital during the COVID 19 pandemic

  32. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  33. Mental and Physical wellbeing

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    We have created this page to inform you of some activities to keep your mental and physical health in shape.

  34. Advice if you are shielding

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    We are aware of some confusion around shielding. We are looking into the situation and can report back the following information.

  35. Newsletter 7 May 2020

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    Our newsletter provides all the latest advice and information for the access of health and social care services for residents of the City of London.

  36. Latest government advice

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    Summary of the latest advice from the government

  37. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 1

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    Healthwatch City of London Bulletin Issue 1. Join us at our next Board meeting for the public, and let us know your view on GP surgery services during Covid 19

  38. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 2

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    Over the next couple of week we are focusing on the experiences of the carers in our community. We'll be holding a virtual coffee morning and launching an on line survey to understand their experiences during Covid-19

  39. Join us for our Carers virtual coffee morning

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    On Thursday 4th June from 10 am we will be holding a virtual coffee morning for Carers.

  40. Healthwatch City of London Newsletter 4 June 2020

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    Our newsletter provides all the latest advice and information for the access of health and social care services for residents of the City of London.

  41. Mystery shop of dentists and hospital dental provision

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    Healthwatch City of London has carried out a survey of dentist and hospital dental services in the City and Hackney between 20th – 22nd May, the aim of the survey was to ascertain the advice being given to patients in light of Covid-19.

  42. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 3

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    Latest bulletin from Healthwatch City of London, covering our dentistry mystery shop and our Carers virtual coffee morning.

  43. Tell us about your experiences as a Carer

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    Let us know of your experiences as a Carer during the current Covid-19 situation.

  44. Healthwatch City of London Newsletter 26 June 2020

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    Read the latest edition of Healthwatch City of London's newsletter. This week it covers the full report from our dentists survey, advice on medical appointments, information regarding scams on Test and Trace and the opportunity to join our Board.

  45. How to check for scams

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    Unfortunately scams are prevalent in today's digital world. We have compiled a list of things to check for, when you receive an email or text that you are not sure of.

  46. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 5

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    Read the latest bulletin from Healthwatch City of London, with information on the lifting of some lockdown restrictions and an update for those who are shielding.

  47. Healthwatch City of London Newsletter 10 July 2020

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    Read this week's edition of the Healthwatch City of London's newsletter. An exciting week, seeing the publishing of our Annual Report and a blog promoting green spaces across the Capital by our Associate Board Member, Janet Porter.

  48. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 6

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    Read this week's bulletin, with information on our Listening to Carers session and our next Board meeting in Public.