1. 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.

  2. Mental health support services for migrant communities in Islington

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    We interviewed 73 residents from migrant communities who were living with mental health issues find out what their experiences were of accessing the support available in the borough.

  3. More mother tongue counselling services are needed to support migrant communities in Islington

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    The coronavirus pandemic means that many of us are isolated from friends and family. Mental health support has never been more important. Our latest report investigates how well these services meet the needs of migrant communities in Islington.

  4. Local residents share their views on mental health support services

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    In stressful times services that support our mental health are even more important. We spoke to residents from Islington's migrant communities to better understand their experiences.

  5. Our annual report 2019/20

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    Last year, we engaged with over 2300 residents. 650 people shared their stories about health and social care, and we made 25 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see.

  6. What are the psychiatric consequences of severe coronavirus infections?

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    At our 30 June event speakers from the research team at University College London Hospital helped us understand how the pandemic has affected our mental health. We heard that there are lessons to learn from previous coronavirus outbreaks.

  7. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health?

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    The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event

  8. The impact of Covid-19: Community feedback on life during lockdown

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    We surveyed 200 local residents, 180 of whom were from migrant communities. We asked them about their experiences of lockdown, and of the coronavirus pandemic more broadly.

  9. Improvements in mental health support services for migrant communities in Islington

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    Feedback we received from residents and local organisations supporting migrant communities is helping make mental health services easier to access for people from diverse cultural backgrounds

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Nafsiyat: Intercultural Therapeutic Support: An Evaluation

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    Nafsiyat is a charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages to people from diverse cultural communities. They asked us to evaluate their Intercultural Therapy Service for Bengali and Sylheti speakers.

  15. Starting up conversations about physical and mental health

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    We've been going out into the community to support residents' mental and physical wellbeing.

  16. 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.