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Blog -
Ibrahim is a student mental health nurse. He volunteers for Healthwatch as a Digital Champion. -
News -
The social care system is under huge pressure. What does the future hold? -
Report -
We spoke to care home residents, next of kin, and staff about their experiences of GP services that are delivered in the care home setting. -
Report -
We visited Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, Cheverton Lodge Care Home, The Highgate Nursing Home, and Muriel Street Resource Centre. -
Report -
We carried out interviews with residents, relatives and staff in local care homes. -
Report -
Our Enter and View volunteers have visited six care homes and nursing homes across the borough. They spoke to residents, their carers and relatives, and to staff. -
News -
Our volunteers have visited six care homes and nursing homes across the borough. They spoke to residents, their carers and relatives, and to staff. -
Advice and Information -
Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy. -
Advice and Information -
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
News -
Our volunteers visited six local care homes, speaking to residents, relatives and staff. We also met with the Oral Health Promotion Team from Whittington Health. -
Report -
We visited six homes, speaking to 46 residents, 24 relatives and 31 staff. We wanted to see how residents were supported with their oral health and whether there was any room for improvement. -
Report -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Take a look at what the latest guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
Report -
We asked care home managers about access to health services for their residents. -
Response -
Sadly, we were not surprised to read in the Islington Tribune that regulators found home care services to be lower quality than we should expect. -
Report -
The reablement service supports people to regain independence following a period of ill-health, usually involving a stay in hospital. -
News -
We carried out phone interviews with 29 people to find out if they thought reablement had worked for them. -
Report -
Gathering views from speakers of English as a second language -
News -
A Personal Health Budget allows patients with long term health conditions to take greater control of their healthcare and support. -
Report -
People told us it was too hard to reach social workers by phone. We decided to help the service to improve. -
Report -
Stories from service users in Islington -
Blog -
A new blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
Blog -
A second blog about the experience of care services from the perspective of a long time Islington resident with disability -
Report -
During January and February 2021, we spoke to 44 carers over the phone about their experiences and the services with which they engage. -
News -
We interviewed 44 unpaid/family carers over the phone. We asked them what extra support would make the biggest difference to their lives. -
News -
We can point you in the right direction if you need help accessing other health or care services. We'd also like to hear your views on the care you receive at home. -
Advice and Information -
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?