1. Islington residents tell us what they think about remote health appointments

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    Although more face-to-face appointments will be available once the pandemic is over, video and phone consultations are likely here to stay. We can help services understand the impact of this change by sharing our feedback.

  2. Carers Survey 2021: Feedback from local residents with a caring role

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    During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage.

  3. From Digital Exclusion to Inclusion

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    We know that there is a huge digital divide in Islington and that this is likely to exacerbate existing inequality if we don’t take joined-up action.

  4. What are people telling us about e-consult?

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    For patients who are comfortable using computers e-consult can be a convenient and user-friendly method of getting in contact with the GP surgery. For patients who struggle with or cannot use computers, e-consult can be a serious barrier to access.

  5. Ten top tips for using e-consult

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    Here are ten top tips for using e-consult

  6. What is Long Covid?

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    Long Covid usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time and can affect any system in the body.

  7. Long Covid: Questions and Answers

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    Dr Melissa Heightman, Clinical Lead for Post-Covid Services at UCLH (University College London Hospitals), and Dan Windross from North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group answered our questions about Long Covid.

  8. Analysis of Islington GP practice websites

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    The information and help available through the GP practice website is likely to be an increasingly important factor in meeting patient needs.

  9. Is the NHS sharing your data? What you need to know

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    Find out more about how and why your NHS data is shared.

  10. Our annual report 2020-21

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    We engaged with and supported 2,189 residents with issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic this year. 781 people shared their experiences of health and social care.

  11. Healthwatch celebrates the return of face-to-face digital support sessions

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    It's been a big week for our digital support programme and our wider work to promote digital inclusion. Philippa Russell, our Community Link Worker, shares her thoughts.

  12. Share your experiences of seeing a GP

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    How easy have you found it to speak to a GP, or to access support from your practice?