1. Who can use your confidential patient information?

    Advice and Information -

    Confidential patient information identifies you and says something about your health, care or treatment. You would expect this information to be kept private.

  2. Accessible Information Standard

    Report -

    How do GP practices in Islington make their services accessible to patients with a communication support need?

  3. Support offered at GP practices for patients with autism

    Report -

    Mystery shoppers called GP practices posing as newly arrived Islington residents looking for a practice which could accommodate their child’s needs. They stated that their child had a diagnosis of autism.

  4. How do our GP practices make their services accessible?

    News -

    Our volunteers visited all the GP practices in the borough to get a sense of how easy it is for them to meet the Accessible Information Standard.

  5. Women from the Islington Somali Community are using their phones to support their wellbeing

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    Women who participated in the Log On project tell us how their smartphones are helping them to feel connected.

  6. Find out about high blood pressure

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    One in five people in Islington have high blood pressure but only half know that they do. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke. The only way to find out whether you have high blood pressure is to get it measured.

  7. Healthwatch hypertension information campaign kicks off in style

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    Our staff and volunteers have been offering free blood pressure tests and raising awareness of the dangers of high blood pressure at Callyfest and on Chapel Market.

  8. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  9. Healthwatch Islington needs your feedback on screening services

    News -

    If you've been invited for a cervical smear test or breast screening appointment or been sent a home testing kit for bowel cancer screening, then we're interested in hearing about your experience.

  10. Find out about cancer screening services

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    Information about cervical and breast screening appointments, and home testing kits for bowel cancer.

  11. Support for stopping smoking

    Advice and Information -

    Stop smoking services are free, friendly, and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.

  12. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the help you need.