1. Phoning Adult Social Services

    Report -

    People told us it was too hard to reach social workers by phone. We decided to help the service to improve.

  2. How well do local health and care services support the needs of people with autism?

    Report -

    Throughout the Autumn of 2016 we spoke with Islington residents with Autism Spectrum Condition, and with their families.

  3. Black and minority ethnic groups accessing services in Islington 2016/17

    Report -

    207 local residents gave us their views on pharmacy, lifestyle and well-being, A&E, interpreting services, and GP referrals.

  4. Islington Patient Group 2017

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  5. Islington Patient Group July 2017 supporting materials

    Report -

    Find materials for this meeting of the Islington Patient Group.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  7. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  8. Pharmacy services in Islington

    Report -

    We surveyed 117 local residents to see if they were aware of additional services available from local pharmacies

  9. Mental health day service provision in Islington

    Report -

    We spoke to 101 service users across three centres. The feedback we gathered will inform the recommissioning of these much valued services.

  10. Personal Health Budgets

    Report -

    Gathering views from speakers of English as a second language

  11. Community feedback on Personal Health Budgets

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    A Personal Health Budget allows patients with long term health conditions to take greater control of their healthcare and support.

  12. ADHD clinic for adults

    Report -

    Feedback on services for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

  13. Islington Patient Group 2017

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  14. Islington Patient Group November 2017 supporting materials

    Report -

    Find materials for this meeting of the Islington Patient Group.

  15. Islington Reablement Service

    Report -

    The reablement service supports people to regain independence following a period of ill-health, usually involving a stay in hospital.

  16. What you've told us about the reablement service

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    We carried out phone interviews with 29 people to find out if they thought reablement had worked for them.

  17. Our funders

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    We are part funded by our local authority under the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  18. Mental health discussion with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

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  19. Rolling out the Covid-19 vaccination programme in Islington

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  20. Health and care services accessible to all

    Response -

    By not making our services inclusive we deny access to people who are entitled to health and social care support, and we unintentionally discriminate.

  21. Internet safety and setting up parental controls on devices

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  22. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  23. Introduction to the internet and web browsing

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  24. Ways we can look after our mental wellbeing during the pandemic

    News -

    Senior staff from Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust shared their advice for maintaining good mental health during the pandemic, and answered questions from our audience.

  25. Looking after our wellbeing during the pandemic

    Report -

    Staff from Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust spoke to us about mental health issues related to the pandemic, and the actions we can take to look after ourselves and others

  26. Looking after our wellbeing: Questions and Answers

    Report -

    Meeting Notes

  27. Coronavirus Vaccine Fact Sheet

    Report -

    Correct as of 15 March and updated on 25 May 2021

  28. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

    Advice and Information -

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

  29. Covid Vaccinations: Community Q & A

    Advice and Information -

    Liam Beadman, the Head of Primary Care Development for Islington at NHS North Central London, together with his colleagues answered our questions about the Covid vaccination programme.

  30. Islington residents tell us what they think about remote health appointments

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    Although more face-to-face appointments will be available once the pandemic is over, video and phone consultations are likely here to stay. We can help services understand the impact of this change by sharing our feedback.

  31. Internet safety and setting up parental controls on devices

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  32. Covid-19 vaccination information event with BSL interpreting

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  33. Zoom training for community organisations

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  34. How to use e-consult to communicate with your GP practice

    Event -

  35. Carers Survey 2021: Feedback from local residents with a caring role

    Report -

    During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage.

  36. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Islington, including why it's important to have the vaccine.

  37. What do carers need?

    News -

    We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives.

  38. Autism Awareness Week

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  39. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

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  40. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  41. Covid-19 vaccination information event for the Black Caribbean community in north London

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  42. Covid-19 vaccination information event for Somali speakers, and speakers of Tigrinya and Arabic

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  43. Digital workshop: Understanding and using email

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  44. Digital workshop: Shopping and saving money online

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  45. Staying safe online

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  46. Become a Covid-19 Health Champion

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    Camden and Islington Public Health run a programme that can give you and the people you know easy access to the latest advice and guidance about Covid-19.

  47. Long Covid Event

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  48. Developing a virtual model of counselling support

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    Feedback from staff and service users at the Maya Centre on their experiences of virtual counselling during the pandemic

  49. Maya Centre

    Report -

    We evaluated the experience of offering and accessing counselling support remotely, from the perspective of Maya Centre staff, and service users.