1. What is the future of adult social care?

    News -

    The social care system is under huge pressure. What does the future hold?

  2. Dementia services for Islington

    Advice and Information -

    Support available in Islington for residents with dementia, or with concerns about their memory.

  3. Helping local community groups give residents good information about health services

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    Health information workshops are helping communities that don't have English as a first language to access services for conditions such as diabetes and stroke.

  4. NHS funded social prescribing and navigation services are not reaching migrant communities in Islington

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    Residents that don't have English as a first language are not using NHS commissioned social prescribing and navigation services. Community organisations are having to bridge this gap.

  5. The Supporting Families Service

    Report -

    We spoke to 24 family carers of people with learning disabilities, two staff members, and three teams from referring agencies. We wanted to understand what the service does well, and suggest ways in which it might be further improved.

  6. The Supporting Families Service at Centre 404

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    We spoke to parents of children with learning disabilities to find out what they valued about this service, and to ask if there was anything that could be improved.

  7. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  8. 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.

  9. What do carers need?

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

  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. We'd like to hear from people using home care services

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    We can point you in the right direction if you need help accessing other health or care services. We'd also like to hear your views on the care you receive at home.

  13. Our best practice coordinator for carers engagement gets to work

    News -

    We'll be supporting the North Central London Mental Health Trust to learn from best practices across the region to improve the experience of carers

  14. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  16. Coronavirus: Information for particular health conditions

    Advice and Information -

    Coronavirus updates from a range of organisations providing more specialist advice

  17. 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.

  18. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    There are organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. During the current pandemic some of these services may be offered in different ways because we need to observe social distancing.

  19. What's the difference between social distancing, self isolation and shielding

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  20. Planning care at the end of life

    Advice and Information -

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

  21. Cleaning the home in order to minimise exposure to COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), spoke to us about ways to minimise the chances of transmission of coronavirus at home.

  22. Cancer and coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic

  23. How to use Zoom

    Report -

    A brief introduction to Zoom - giving guidance on how to join a virtual meeting.

  24. Staying healthy when living under lockdown

    Advice and Information -

    Researchers from University College London Hospital with expertise in obesity, diet and nutrition, and exercise and physical activity spoke to us about actions we can all take to stay healthy during the coronavirus pandemic.

  25. Healthwatch supports community organisations to go digital in the fight against coronavirus

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    Healthwatch has been providing digital training and support to local voluntary organisations to help them to better support their volunteers and the communities they serve whilst social distancing measures are in place.

  26. Covid-19 and you

    News -

    Share your experiences on daily life during the pandemic by completing our survey

  27. Health data and the fight against coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    Report -

    The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event

  30. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  31. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.

  32. Orthodontic treatment following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in England

    Report -

    NHS Patient Information Leaflet

  33. Will you be getting the flu jab this year?

    Blog -

    Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), answered questions from Healthwatch about the merits of the flu jab.

  34. Presentations and Q&A from the ‘Accessing services as we come out of lockdown’ event

    Report -

    Meeting notes

  35. Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

    News -

    To respond to coronavirus, local hospitals serving Islington residents had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received. 

  36. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  37. Why are so few people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds taking part in Covid vaccine trials?

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    The biomedical research team from University College Hospital wants to better understand the reasons why BME people are underrepresented in vaccine trials.

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

    Report -

    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.

  39. Digital exclusion is even more of a concern during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Lockdown is over but social distancing is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Being able to connect remotely with services and social networks has never been more important.

  40. Sorting the facts from the fiction about flu vaccinations

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  41. Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A

    Advice and Information -

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

  42. Flu Vaccinations and Covid-19 Meeting notes September 2020

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    Meeting notes

  43. 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

  44. Islington’s first Covid-19 testing site has opened

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    The local walk-through testing site, in the car park of the Sobell Leisure Centre, will be open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, for the next six months.

  45. Living in Islington: Resident views

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    The Fairer Together Partnership has been established to bring together a range of organisations in Islington to confront the challenges local people are facing.

  46. Providing information and support to migrant communities in Islington affected by Covid-19

    Report -

    We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and helped 1698 local people get access to reliable information about coronavirus.

  47. Wide-reaching phone campaign from local organisations helps residents stay informed about covid

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    We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and gave over 1600 people access to reliable information about coronavirus in their first language.