Ambulance outside an Accident and Emergency department
Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first.
On 1 December the NHS introduced a new way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
4 December 2020
Young unpaid carer with disabled child
Looking after someone? Know your rights
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
26 November 2020
Pregnant woman receiving flu vaccination
Flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women in Islington
Children under two years of age are at more risk of complications from flu, as are pregnant women. Children over two may not get such serious symptoms but are likely to spread the virus to other family members.
19 November 2020
Elderly man
Coronavirus: Shielding and the introduction of local COVID-19 alert levels
Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.
14 October 2020
Syringe and flu vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A
Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations
8 October 2020
Woman in a facemask preparing for a vaccination
Sorting the facts from the fiction about flu vaccinations
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.
8 October 2020
Woman washing her hands at a hospital sink
Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
6 August 2020
Woman leaving hospital
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
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.
6 August 2020
Zoom workshop about patient data
Health data and the fight against coronavirus
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.
6 August 2020
A dentist
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
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.
9 July 2020
Zoom meeting with consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals
Staying healthy when living under lockdown
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.
19 June 2020
Zoom meeting with consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals
Cleaning the home in order to minimise exposure to COVID-19
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.
18 May 2020