1. Information on Coronavirus

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    Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support, and how you can help stop the spread

  2. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  3. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  4. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  5. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  6. Accessing health services as we come out of lockdown

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  7. Flu Vaccinations and Covid-19

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  8. Why are so few people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds taking part in Covid vaccine trials?

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    The biomedical research team from University College Hospital wants to better understand the reasons why BME people are underrepresented in vaccine trials.

  9. What will it be like visiting hospital now?

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  10. The impact of Covid-19: Community feedback on life during lockdown

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    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.

  11. 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

  12. Digital exclusion is even more of a concern during the coronavirus pandemic

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    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.

  13. Have your say on how your health data is used in research

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    Participants are needed for a focus group planned for 21 October, led by specialists from University College Hospital

  14. This is how my confidential patient data should be used

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  15. Sorting the facts from the fiction about flu vaccinations

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    A consultant in medical virology from University College London spoke to us about the upcoming flu season and debunked some common misconceptions about flu vaccinations.

  16. Flu Vaccinations: Community Q & A

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    Dr Paraskevopoulou, a consultant in medical virology from University College London answered questions from Healthwatch members about the upcoming flu season and flu vaccinations

  17. Flu Vaccinations and Covid-19 Meeting notes September 2020

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    Meeting notes

  18. 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

  19. Increasing the uptake of the flu vaccination among BME communities in Islington

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  20. Islington’s first Covid-19 testing site has opened

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    The local walk-through testing site, in the car park of the Sobell Leisure Centre, will be open from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, for the next six months.

  21. Living in Islington: Resident views

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    The Fairer Together Partnership has been established to bring together a range of organisations in Islington to confront the challenges local people are facing.

  22. Providing information and support to migrant communities in Islington affected by Covid-19

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    We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and helped 1698 local people get access to reliable information about coronavirus.

  23. Wide-reaching phone campaign from local organisations helps residents stay informed about covid

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    We supported 680 residents from migrant communities with a range of issues related to the pandemic, and gave over 1600 people access to reliable information about coronavirus in their first language.

  24. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  25. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  26. Dental services in Camden and Islington are prioritising patients with the highest need

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    Most dental practices have to have up to one hour gaps between patients if they are providing treatments, to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. This means that available appointments are in short supply.

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  28. Increasing the uptake of the flu vaccination for young children and pregnant women from BME communities

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  29. Increasing the uptake of the flu vaccination among BME communities in Islington

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  30. The NHS is open

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  31. The NHS is open: Whittington Health talk to us about hospital appointments and visits

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    Whittington Health shared ways in which their services have changed to ensure patient and staff safety during this pandemic.

  32. 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.

  33. Flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women in Islington

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    Children under two years of age are at more risk of complications from flu, as are pregnant women. Children over two may not get such serious symptoms but are likely to spread the virus to other family members.

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  36. 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.

  37. National Obesity Awareness Week

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  38. Cervical cancer prevention week

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  39. Eating disorders awareness week

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  40. No smoking day

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  41. Our position on digital inclusion

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    Digital can be for anyone, but it isn’t for everyone.

  42. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  43. Get help to use smartphones, tablets, or laptops

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  44. Healthwatch volunteer wins prestigious local award

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    Our congratulations go to David Mallory, who has been recognised as a champion among Digital Champions

  45. 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?