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GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.
12 August 2021
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COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

Take a look at what the latest guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
18 May 2021
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Long Covid: Questions and Answers

Dr Melissa Heightman, Clinical Lead for Post-Covid Services at UCLH (University College London Hospitals), and Dan Windross from North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group answered our questions about Long Covid.
17 May 2021
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What is Long Covid?

Long Covid usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time and can affect any system in the body.
14 May 2021
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Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.
29 April 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Islington, including why it's important to have the vaccine.
17 March 2021
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Covid Vaccinations: Community Q & A

Liam Beadman, the Head of Primary Care Development for Islington at NHS North Central London, together with his colleagues answered our questions about the Covid vaccination programme.
10 February 2021

Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.
8 February 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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

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