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Big changes to Covid restrictions have been made in England, read below to find out more:

Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in our annual report for 2020-21

As part of our engagement, we invite you to take part in our safeguarding adults questionnaire, which has been created by us here at Healthwatch Newham alongside the Newham Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB).

Lockdown Rules will be easing once again on Monday 17th May 2021. This means there will be considerable changes to restrictions and social distancing will be be relaxed further. For information upon the Governments latest rules please keep reading.

Local Newham GP's are urging Muslims not to delay having their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination during the holy month of Ramadan.

Lockdown restrictions in England are gradually being eased, but what does the roadmap entail?

As part of the UK Governments roadmap out of the national restrictions, we can now inform you that from 1st April 2021 the clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) are no longer advised to shield.

We realise that COVID-19 and isolation can be lonely and stressful. Talking to others is an important part of making sure that we are looking after our health and wellbeing.

We bring you an update from Bart’s Trust who have created dedicated family contact centres.

London City Airport is one of the designated airports receiving flights from one of the 33 'red list' countries for UK nationals returning to the country.

The Covid-19 vaccination programme is still underway in Newham. If you are in groups 1 to 4 and haven't had the vaccine, contact your GP.

Newham council wants to support people who have questions or just want a chance to talk about the vaccine in more detail.