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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
6 August 2020
Advice and Information
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
Advice and Information
Man leaving hospital
Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience
To respond to coronavirus, local hospitals serving Islington residents had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received. 
6 August 2020
News
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
Advice and Information
Healthwatch digital training event
DIGITAL INCLUSION: Local residents in social housing and sheltered accommodation improve their skills
We're doing more and more essential tasks online. Our digital champions offer support and encouragement to local residents who are learning how to use digital platforms.
4 August 2020
News
Presentations and Q&A from the ‘Accessing services as we come out of lockdown’ event
Meeting notes
30 July 2020
Report
Professor Wilson gives his views on the flu jab and the safety of coronavirus vaccines
Will you be getting the flu jab this year?
Dr Peter Wilson, consultant microbiologist at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), answered questions from Healthwatch about the merits of the flu jab.
22 July 2020
Blog
Orthodontic treatment following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in England
NHS Patient Information Leaflet
21 July 2020
Report
Woman wearing a face mask
Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare
Two-thirds of people in England say they are more likely to act to improve health and social care services since the outbreak of COVID-19. Help services improve and join our campaign #BecauseWeAllCare to encourage people to share their experience.
10 July 2020
News
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
Advice and Information
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected our mental health?
The presentations and notes from our 30 June mental health event
8 July 2020
Report
Woman smiling outside a building
What are the psychiatric consequences of severe coronavirus infections?
At our 30 June event speakers from the research team at University College London Hospital helped us understand how the pandemic has affected our mental health. We heard that there are lessons to learn from previous coronavirus outbreaks.
7 July 2020
News