1. Who can use your confidential patient information?

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    Confidential patient information identifies you and says something about your health, care or treatment. You would expect this information to be kept private.

  2. Care homes: understanding your rights

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    Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.

  3. Stroke services for Islington

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    Support available in Islington for residents recovering from a stroke, and for their family members and carers.

  4. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  5. Information on Coronavirus

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    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support, and how you can help stop the spread

  6. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

  7. Coronavirus: Information for particular health conditions

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    Coronavirus updates from a range of organisations providing more specialist advice

  8. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  9. Planning care at the end of life

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    We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

  10. Health data and the fight against coronavirus

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    Data specialists from University College London Hospital spoke to us about ways we can keep safe online. We also learned how our health data is shared.

  11. Sorting the facts from the fiction about flu vaccinations

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    A consultant in medical virology from University College London spoke to us about the upcoming flu season and debunked some common misconceptions about flu vaccinations.

  12. Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A

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    Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations

  13. Sharing NHS patient data: Questions and Answers

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    At our event 'Data sharing in the NHS', we answered questions from the community about changes the NHS is making to how it collects and uses patient data.

  14. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  15. Find out about high blood pressure

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    One in five people in Islington have high blood pressure but only half know that they do. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke. The only way to find out whether you have high blood pressure is to get it measured.

  16. 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.

  17. Find out about cancer screening services

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    Information about cervical and breast screening appointments, and home testing kits for bowel cancer.

  18. Support for stopping smoking

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    Stop smoking services are free, friendly, and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.

  19. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the help you need.

  20. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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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.