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

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

Many people have reported difficulties accessing NHS dental services in Islington since the pandemic.

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.

We asked care home managers about access to health services for their residents.

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.

We have been awarded a contract of up to nine years starting from 1 April 2022.

Correct as of 26 January 2022

Local health champion wins ‘Celebrating our volunteer team’ category in major national awards scheme.

Healthwatch Islington has been shortlisted for the work of our volunteer team in a major national awards scheme.

Correct as of 1 November 2021

Integrated Care Systems go live in April 2022 and will change the way health and care services are planned and delivered. Commissioners told Healthwatch how the new system and structures should improve on the old.