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. Nutrition and Catering Enter & View report - St Bartholomew's Hospital

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    Healthwatch City of London conducted an Enter and View visit to St Bartholomew’s Hospital, focussed on nutrition and catering, in January 2017.

  23. Mental health trust retains 'outstanding' rating

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    East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) which provides mental health services for residents in the City and across east London has retained its 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  24. Insight Report: St Bartholomew's Hospital, 1 April 2018 - 31 March 2019

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    The latest insight report from St Bartholomew's Hospital covers the period 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2019. In this report we examine the service user experience of St Bartholomews Hospital. 695 issues were raised from over 130 people.

  25. Royal London Hospital rated ‘good’ after maternity inspection

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    Inspectors have reported 'significant' improvements in patient care at the Royal London Hospital run by Barts Health NHS Trust.

  26. Barts to come out of special measures

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    Barts Health NHS Trust looks set to be removed from 'special measures' following a recommendation from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  27. Barts Health NHS Trust-COVID-19

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    The Chief Executive, Alwen Williams, wrote to partners informing them they are well equipped to meet the challenges ahead and are putting in additional plans to care for our patients at this time.

  28. What roles are NHS Volunteers carrying out

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    The NHS Volunteer Responders recruitment initiative has recruited 750,000 people, three times higher than initially targeted.

  29. 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.

  30. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 10

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    Healthwatch City of London's latest bulletin covers the publication of the Report on our surveys to understand the affects of COVID on service provision, and the chance to watch a webinar from Barts Health NHS Trust on changes to their services.

  31. Healthwatch City of London Newsletter 5th November 2020

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    As the country enters the second National lockdown, this month's newsletter gives you all the latest information on Health and Social care provision across the City.

  32. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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    This week is cervical cancer prevention week and people in north east London are urged to book their cervical screening appointments.

  33. Healthwatch response to CQC's report, ‘Protect, respect, connect – decisions about living and dying well during COVID-19

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    Read the Healthwatch response to the CQC report ‘Protect, respect, connect – decisions about living and dying well during COVID-19’ published today.

  34. Healthwatch City of London Bulletin 42

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    Monday 19 July marked the end of most legal restrictions for Covid-19 in England as we entered Step 4, but there is still guidance to help all of us act responsibly and make sensible choices. Let's do what we can to keep Covid in check.

  35. Healthwatch City of London wins prestigious national award

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    Healthwatch City of London has won a prestigious national award for joining forces with its neighbouring Healthwatch to provide fast, regular and comprehensive insight about people’s experiences of care with local service leaders.

  36. Healthwatch City of London January 2022 Newsletter

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    Tackling Health Inequalities, new Covid rules now in place, our next Public Board meeting and our upcoming webinars all feature is the January newsletter below.

  37. Healthwatch City of London February Newsletter

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    This month’s newsletter gives the latest information on Health and Social Care across the City of London including an update on patient referrals to Barts Health NHS Trust, Community Diagnostic Hubs and our Mental Health and Wellbeing focus group.

  38. Healthwatch City of London April Newsletter

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    All the latest news on Health and Social care provision from across the City of London, and how you can get involved and have your say.