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Doctor issuing a note

How do I get a fit note?

Since July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists have been able to legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, informally known as a ‘fit note’. Previously only GPs or hospital doctors could issue fit notes. Find out what a fit note is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one.
21 July 2023
Advice and Information
Young unpaid carer with disabled child

What support can I get as a carer?

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.
21 July 2023
Advice and Information
A smiling woman holding up her hands in the shape of a heart

How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity

Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.
20 July 2023
Advice and Information
Our volunteers speaking to local people about their experiences of health and care

Our annual report 2022-2023

It's been a great year of growth for Healthwatch Islington. We are the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the borough.
10 July 2023
Report
Residents attending a Healthwatch digital support session hosted by Arachne Greek Cypriot Women's Group

Improving the messaging on GP phone lines and websites

GP websites can be hard to navigate and present many barriers to patients who are not confident online. We've been working with residents and commissioners to make things better.
1 July 2023
News
A Muslim woman sits across from her female doctor as she talks with her about cervical cancer

How Healthwatch is helping increase uptake of cancer screening services

In Islington, participation in bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screening programmes is below the national and the London average.
30 June 2023
News
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Getting the best out of your practice website and phoneline

Decision-makers responsible for GP services have worked with us to produce this resource, which is being distributed across general practice in Islington to support providers to improve their messaging.
30 June 2023
Report
Yussuf Ahmed, Coordinator Islington Somali Community

Celebrating the work of Healthwatch with diverse communities.

Yussuf Ahmed is the Coordinator at Islington Somali Community, an organisation belonging to our Diverse Communities Health Voice partnership. In this guest blog, Yussuf talks about the benefits of the collaboration.
29 June 2023
Blog
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Summary of analysis of Islington General Practice websites

Our analysis of GP websites in January 2023
29 June 2023
Report
Older man vaping

Residents give feedback on support services for stopping smoking

We spoke to 65 residents from communities experiencing health inequalities. All were smokers or ex-smokers. Few had taken up the offer of support to give up.
18 May 2023
News

How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.
18 May 2023
Advice and Information
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Feedback on smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation services in Islington

We spoke to 98 smokers and ex-smokers from communities experiencing health inequalities.
17 May 2023
Report

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