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Digital exclusion is even more of a concern during the coronavirus pandemic
Lockdown is over but social distancing is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Being able to connect remotely with services and social networks has never been more important.
11 September 2020
News
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Learn new ways of managing your eating habits with weight management experts from UCH
Participants are needed for focus groups planned for October, led by specialists from University College Hospital
11 September 2020
News
The impact of Covid-19: Community feedback on life during lockdown
We surveyed 200 local residents, 180 of whom were from migrant communities. We asked them about their experiences of lockdown, and of the coronavirus pandemic more broadly.
10 September 2020
Report
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Have your say on how your health data is used in research
Participants are needed for focus groups planned for September, led by specialists from University College Hospital
9 September 2020
News
Why are so few people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds taking part in Covid vaccine trials?
The biomedical research team from University College Hospital wants to better understand the reasons why BME people are underrepresented in vaccine trials.
8 September 2020
News
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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
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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