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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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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. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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PoHwer is a charity that promotes information, advocacy and advice services across England. It is an independent, free service reaching individuals struggling with particular challenges in life.
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What is the Better health and care plan ?
The Better health and care plan sets out how local health and care services will change and be maintained over the next five years. -
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The Enter and View programme is an important part of the way a Healthwatch works. Healthwatch representatives can visit and report on premises where health and social care services are being used such as hospitals, GP Practices and care homes. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services. -
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The latest figures from the NHS show that the number of people waiting for NHS treatment has increased by 180,000. Read our response. -
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How does the NHS in England work? and how it's changing... -
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Information from the NHS on what to do if your child is showing symptoms of Scarlet Fever or Strep A. -
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Keep yourself and others safe this winter -
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Information on two health related schemes that may help patients with the cost-of-living crisis. -
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Londoners aged 75 or over, or those with a weakened immune system, can book their spring Covid-19 vaccine. Those eligible can book at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination/, through the NHS App, or by calling 119. -
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Did you know that you are three times more likely to stop smoking for good if you get professional help? -
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This week NHS England has announced the start of a London-wide catch-up campaign for polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 1 to 11 years old. -
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Hepatitis C testing kits are now available via the nhs website, free and confidential. -
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In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, the Public Health Team, Redbridge, are encouraging everyone to take 20 minutes out of their day to complete the online Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) Suicide Awareness Training. -
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Next week is World Suicide Prevention Week. To mark this there are three free online workshops open to whoever wants to attend. Everyone is welcome! -
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Those waiting for hospital treatment can visit the Wait well, stay well website for support and advice on management of physical and mental wellbeing. -
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Residents can visit the public health team's mobile clinic on the dates below to to have their blood pressure tested and receive information on cardiovascular disease and lifestyle changes to help prevent high blood pressure. -
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This year it’s more important than ever for people at risk to get their free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster when they are invited by the NHS. The best time to get vaccinated is in the autumn, before the cold temperatures start. -
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Healthwatch England have produced a number of helpful articles with information on how to get the most of health and care services this winter. -
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It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October-6 November). -
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Flu and Covid-19 can be life-threatening and spread more easily in winter when we are crowded together inside.
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The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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It is your right to have a trained interpreter to support you at each GP or hospital appointment. It is the responsibility of your healthcare provider (GP or hospital) to book an interpreter for you. -
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Patients in England can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP. -
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Join Diabetes UK for an online event for people living with and affected by type 2 diabetes, plus healthcare professionals. -
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It's Safer Sleep Week, 11th-17th March and here the Lullaby Trust highlight the key ways to keep your baby safe as they sleep. -
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The 13th of March this year marks the 40th anniversary of No Smoking Day. Since then, more and more people have been quitting smoking, and we are closer to building a smokefree generation. -
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Are you thinking about making a healthy change during Ramadan? If you smoke, vape, chew tobacco, or use shisha, and want to stop, Via Redbridge can help. -
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The community treatment team (CTT) works with adults in the community with an acute physical need who could potentially be treated at home, rather than attend accident and emergency (A&E). -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.