1. Face-to-face digital support session

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  2. Managing your digital footprint

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  3. Accessing and using LinkedIn

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  4. Accessing and using FREE online training platforms

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  5. Building partnerships

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington

  6. Volunteering

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington

  7. Have your say on eye surgery proposals for North Central London

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    Have you recently received eye surgery services or are you going through the process now? The NHS in North Central London is seeking feedback on proposed changes to where some patients have planned eye surgery.

  8. Mental health

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington

  9. Providing advice and information

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    Celebrating ten years of Healthwatch Islington

  10. Healthwatch celebrates ten years of work to improve health and care services in Islington

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    Our tenth birthday celebration gave us the chance to say thank you to all the volunteers, partner organisations, and residents who have been key to our success.

  11. Learn how Healthwatch provides digital support to community groups in Islington

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    Gulum Sener, our Digital Inclusion Project Manager, visits Jannaty Women's Social Society, a community group based in Finsbury Park.

  12. Questions and Answers on Cervical Screening

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    We hosted an information session led by Nyamka Marsh, Islington Lead Nurse & Nurse Hub Manager, Islington GP Federation.

  13. The work of our digital champions is commended at awards ceremony

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    Our team of volunteer digital champions have been recognised again for the fantastic job they do.

  14. Our one-to-one digital support programme is coming to an end

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    A challenging funding environment means we are no longer able to offer one-to-one support for digital beginners.

  15. Childhood vaccinations (0-5 years)

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    Reliable information from an independent professional

  16. 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.

  17. If I could change just one thing about health and care, this is what it would be

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    Local people share their key concerns about health and care services today

  18. Our plans for 2024

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    A quick heads-up on eight of our key projects for this year.

  19. Update on services at Moorfields Eye Hospital

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  20. Healthwatch tackles high blood pressure

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    We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension and identified over 130 people with undiagnosed hypertension, whom we were able to point in the direction of their GP or community pharmacy for further tests.

  21. Our response to proposed changes to maternity and neonatal services in North Central London

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    This is a joint response and comes from Healthwatch Islington and Islington Somali Community.

  22. Find out how we help community groups to offer mental health support

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    Our Mental Health Partnerships team delivered a wellbeing session about depression at the end of last month. We share the story of the event.

  23. Raising awareness of hypertension in Islington

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    We helped over 1,300 people improve their understanding of hypertension.

  24. What are your expectations for your annual health review?

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    We asked over 500 residents with long-term health conditions what they wanted from their yearly check-ups

  25. Our best practice coordinator for carers engagement gets to 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

  26. Working across North Central London

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    Five local Healthwatch represent the boroughs of North Central London. Learn how we collaborate.

  27. Home

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  28. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  29. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  30. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  31. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  32. Work with us

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    Find out more about ways you can work with us and any current opportunities with our team.

  33. Terms & conditions

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    These terms and conditions tell you how this Healthwatch website is managed and how you are protected when you are using our site.If you do not agree with these terms, you should leave the site immediately.

  34. Accessibility

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    We want to make sure that everyone is able to access the information we provide and communicate with us in ways that meet their individual needs.

  35. Events

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    Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support.

  36. Advice and information

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    Find out about how we can help you access the support you need to live well.

  37. Cookies

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    We use cookies on our website to make your experience as easy and simple as possible.

  38. Privacy

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    This Privacy Statement sets out our data processing practices. We retain and use personal data (information that relates to and identifies living people) to help us carry out our role as the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in Islington.