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Long Covid Case studies: Claire's Story

We've been working with Healthwatch organisations across North Central London to gather local people's experiences of Long Covid. Our aims are to identify any gaps in current provision and support the better...

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Patients with high levels of need have struggled to access dental treatment on the NHS

Our latest report shares local people's experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Islington since the pandemic

Young woman with toothache

Patients who don't already have an NHS dentist are finding it harder to access treatment

Our latest report shares local people's experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Islington since the pandemic

Young male doctor and elderly man sitting on sofa and smiling during care home visit

Healthwatch hears from care home managers about services supporting the health of their residents

As we come out of the pandemic, we asked care home managers how easy it was to get support for their residents from GPs, dentists, opticians, community health, and hospital transport services.

26 February 2022

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North Central London Fertility Services Review

Healthwatch Islington is pleased that the new fertility policy for North Central London will follow the guidance produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

22 February 2022

Tired woman with Long Covid

Long Covid Case studies: Rebecca's Story

We've been working with Healthwatch organisations across North Central London to gather local people's experiences of Long Covid. Our aims are to identify any gaps in current provision and support the better development of services.

Physiotherapist and patient

Your questions about community physiotherapy answered

Speakers from Whittington Health Community Services and the Islington GP Federation answered questions about community-based physio services in Islington.

Let's Talk Inequality

Islington is a borough of stark inequalities. We want to see services and support designed around the needs of those residents experiencing this inequality.

Latest reports and publications

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Experiences of Long Covid in North Central London

New Healthwatch report into Long Covid in North Central London

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Experiences of accessing a GP since the pandemic

Our online survey explored how local people's experiences of...

Let's Talk Inequality - Healthwatch response

Healthwatch responds to the Islington Council's call for...

Experiences of accessing NHS dental services since the pandemic

Many people have reported difficulties accessing NHS dental services...