1. Transforming Mental Health Services in Camden and Islington

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    Camden and Islington Clinical Commissioning Groups are consulting on the proposed redevelopment of Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust‘s St Pancras Hospital site.

  2. How you've made a difference to ADHD services

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    Islington's Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder service for adults is making more support available more quickly.

  3. ADHD clinic for adults

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    Feedback on services for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

  4. Personal Health Budgets

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    Gathering views from speakers of English as a second language

  5. Our response to plans to transform mental health services in Camden and Islington

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    The plans include moving inpatient facilities from St Pancras Hospital to a site behind the Whittington Hospital, and building two new community mental health hubs, one in Camden and one in Islington.

  6. Transforming Mental Health Services: Consultation response

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    Local community organisations would welcome stronger referral pathways, and the opportunity to develop dialogue with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.

  7. Mental health day service provision in Islington

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

  8. Mental health day services: Islington Mind

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    We visited mental health day services as these more preventative, community-based services appear to be under threat and vulnerable to funding cuts.

  9. The Recovery Centre Isledon Road

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    An Enter and View visit in November 2015 looking at mental health day services

  10. Mental health services for young adults

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    50 young adults from a range of vulnerable backgrounds gave us their views on mental health, and the mental health support services they would find most useful.

  11. Bright Beginnings

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    Healthwatch Islington was commissioned by Manor Gardens Welfare Trust to provide an independent evaluation of the Bright Beginnings project.

  12. Local students share their thoughts on how a wellbeing service for young people should look

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    We worked with students aged 16 to 18 from City and Islington College to design a wellbeing project for young people. Then we took the students to meet commissioners and share ideas.

  13. Improved social, emotional and mental health offer for children and young people

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    Islington Clinical Commissioning Group and Islington Council announce the integration of social, emotional and mental health services for children and young people

  14. Islington Patient Group November 2019 supporting materials

    Report -

    Find materials for this meeting of the Islington Patient Group.

  15. Mental health and wellbeing for the Deaf community November 2019 meeting

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    A summary of this meeting

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

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

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    The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event

  23. 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.

  24. 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

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

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    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.

  26. Looking after our wellbeing during the pandemic

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    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

  27. Looking after our wellbeing: Questions and Answers

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    Meeting Notes

  28. 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.

  29. 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

  30. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusion

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    We know that there is a huge digital divide in Islington and that this is likely to exacerbate existing inequality if we don’t take joined-up action.

  31. What are people telling us about e-consult?

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    For patients who are comfortable using computers e-consult can be a convenient and user-friendly method of getting in contact with the GP surgery. For patients who struggle with or cannot use computers, e-consult can be a serious barrier to access.

  32. Our annual report 2020-21

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    We engaged with and supported 2,189 residents with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. 781 people shared their experiences of health and social care.

  33. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Challenging Inequalities Self-Assessment Toolkit

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    Progressing Equality Through Mental Health Commissioning and Mental Health Service Delivery

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. Residents appreciate support offered at Cost of Living event in Holloway

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    Attendees were able to access help on a range support services as well as lunch being available for all.

  43. Visibility is important in making LGBTQI+ residents feel welcome across services

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    We listened to feedback from LGBTQI+ residents on a wide range of services including healthcare, social care, mental health support, and housing.

  44. Our annual report 2022-2023

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    It's been a great year of growth for Healthwatch Islington. We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the borough.

  45. How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  46. Mental health

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington