1. SpeakUp2020: Share your views and help make the NHS better

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    New campaign calls on the public to share their experiences of NHS services to help make care better for all.

  2. Our position on Patient Transport Services

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    We'd like to see clearer eligibility criteria, and better access to the service for patients with communication support needs.

  3. Our response to the consultation on changes to North Central London Orthopaedic Services

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    The clinical case for change seems clear. We also welcome the introduction of care coordinators to support patients with disabilities, autism, dementia or learning disabilities.

  4. Our annual report 2019/20

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    Last year, we engaged with over 2300 residents. 650 people shared their stories about health and social care, and we made 25 recommendations to services about the improvements that people would like to see.

  5. Help health and social care services recover from COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    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.

  6. Learn new ways of managing your eating habits with weight management experts from UCH

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    Participants are needed for focus groups planned for October, led by specialists from University College Hospital

  7. Improvements in mental health support services for migrant communities in Islington

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    Feedback we received from residents and local organisations supporting migrant communities is helping make mental health services easier to access for people from diverse cultural backgrounds

  8. It's a dog's life on Whatsapp - Islington pet owner learns new digital tricks

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    Patsy used to just use her phone for making calls. Now she can use it to to share photos of her beloved dog with her friends. We hope this is just the start of her digital journey.

  9. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first.

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    On 1 December the NHS introduced a new way for you to access urgent care. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  10. What will the 'new normal' look like for general practice in Islington?

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    Are the changes to services we’ve seen over the past nine months going to be here to stay?

  11. Learn about the new commissioning structures in health and care

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    Following several years of locally-led development, Integrated Care Systems were established across England on a statutory basis on 1 July 2022

  12. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  13. Celebrating the work of Healthwatch with diverse communities.

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    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.

  14. How do I get a fit note?

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    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.

  15. Have your say on eye surgery proposals for North Central London

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    Have you recently received eye surgery services or are you going through the process now? The NHS in North Central London is seeking feedback on proposed changes to where some patients have planned eye surgery.