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Response -
Sadly, we were not surprised to read in the Islington Tribune that regulators found home care services to be lower quality than we should expect. -
Report -
The reablement service supports people to regain independence following a period of ill-health, usually involving a stay in hospital. -
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We carried out phone interviews with 29 people to find out if they thought reablement had worked for them. -
Report -
Gathering views from speakers of English as a second language -
News -
A Personal Health Budget allows patients with long term health conditions to take greater control of their healthcare and support. -
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The social care system is under huge pressure. What does the future hold? -
Report -
People told us it was too hard to reach social workers by phone. We decided to help the service to improve. -
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Stories from service users in Islington -
Blog -
A new blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
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A second blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
Report -
During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage. -
News -
We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives. -
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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. -
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? -
Advice and Information -
Support available in Islington for residents with dementia, or with concerns about their memory. -
News -
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. -
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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. -
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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. -
News -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
Report -
Healthwatch responds to the Islington Council's call for evidence, sharing examples of inequality that we have come across in our recent work. -
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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