1. Support offered at GP practices for patients with autism

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    Mystery shoppers called GP practices posing as newly arrived Islington residents looking for a practice which could accommodate their child’s needs. They stated that their child had a diagnosis of autism.

  2. How do our GP practices make their services accessible?

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    Our volunteers visited all the GP practices in the borough to get a sense of how easy it is for them to meet the Accessible Information Standard.

  3. Women at the Islington Bangladesh Association are using their smartphones to stay healthy

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    Women who participated in the Log On project told us what they have learned.

  4. Urgent and same day GP services

    Report -

    Feedback from patients at the Angel Medical Centre walk in service, and from the wider community

  5. The walk in service at Ritchie Street gets good reviews from patients

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    We interviewed 48 patients using the walk in service at the Ritchie Street Health Centre.

  6. Community research 2018

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    Self-care, social issues affecting health, and care delivered closer to home

  7. Local organisations publish joint report showing how their communities experience health services

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    Diverse Communities Health Voice gathers the views of black and minority ethnic communities that don't speak English as a first language.

  8. Winter Wellness fact sheet

    Report -

    Correct as of 26 January 2022

  9. Islington care homes: experiences of accessing health services for residents

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    We asked care home managers about access to health services for their residents.

  10. Healthwatch hears from care home managers about services supporting the health of their residents

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    As we come out of the pandemic, we asked care home managers how easy it was to get support for their residents from GPs, dentists, opticians, community health, and hospital transport services.

  11. Let's Talk Inequality

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    Islington is a borough of stark inequalities. We want to see services and support designed around the needs of those residents experiencing this inequality.

  12. Let's Talk Inequality - Healthwatch response

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    Healthwatch responds to the Islington Council's call for evidence, sharing examples of inequality that we have come across in our recent work.

  13. Your questions about community physiotherapy answered

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    Speakers from Whittington Health Community Services and the Islington GP Federation answered questions about community-based physio services in Islington.

  14. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  15. Experiences of accessing a GP since the pandemic

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    Our online survey explored how local people's experiences of accessing a GP have changed since the pandemic

  16. 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.

  17. Making a difference in the community

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    Healthwatch is working in partnership with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust to make local health services more accessible.

  18. Our annual report 2021-2022

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    We engaged with over 2,200 residents, providing information, digital support, and gathering views on accessing health and care services, experiences of Long Covid, and the wider impact of the pandemic.

  19. Improving access to GP services

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    Thanks to people sharing their experiences of GP appointments with us, we’ve been able to help local commissioners draw up an action plan to make GP services easier to access for all our residents.

  20. Healthwatch hypertension information campaign kicks off in style

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    Our staff and volunteers have been offering free blood pressure tests and raising awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure at Callyfest and on Chapel Market.

  21. Find out about cancer screening services

    Advice and Information -

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

  22. Your questions about cervical screening answered

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    At our information event in August, Islington GP Dr Jennifer Rea talked to us about the importance of cervical screening and answered your questions.

  23. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  24. The contract to deliver medical services at Hanley Primary Care Centre will not be renewed with the current provider

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    Healthwatch Islington's Chief Executive, Emma Whitby, observed the meeting at which the decision was taken and was impressed by the robustness of the process.

  25. Islington residents give mostly positive feedback on cancer screening services

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    We've spoken to people about screening services at our engagement events and collected views via an online survey.