1. First Chair of Healthwatch England announced

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    The first Chair of Healthwatch England has been announced as Anna Bradley.

  2. Healthy apps

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    The NHS Commissioning Board now has a library of smart phone Apps available to download.

  3. The NHS explained in 6.5 minutes?

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    Yes, The King's Fund have produced an animation fully explaining how the current NHS is structured - and Healthwatch is featured.

  4. We're having a heatwave

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    The Department of Health has a heatwave plan.

  5. Smoke gets in your eyes..

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    Barts Health want to provide a smoke free environment across all their hospitals, reducing the potential for harmful second hand smoke, and creating an ideal environment for those who want to stop.

  6. Finding out about university

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    If you are considering a return to education, you can attend and find out about which courses they offer, how to apply, what kind of assistance is available for you and what to expect as a student at UEL.

  7. Know Your Pulse - It could save your life

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    A pulse is the vibrations made through the body as blood is pumped around it by your heart. An irregular pulse can be a sign of small blood clots forming in your body.

  8. Plans for GP language checks published

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    Government plans to introduce new checks on doctors’ language skills took a big leap forward as detailed proposals on how the checks will work were unveiled by Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter.

  9. Our information service goes live!

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    If you are looking for health and social care services in Newham, our new Information Service can help.

  10. 'Avoidable' emergency admissions among the elderly increasing

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published expert analysis on the way people experience health and adult social care in England.

  11. Ambulances 'face long delays at A&E' - BBC figures reveal

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    Each winter, the NHS faces extra pressures. Hospitals become busier as cold weather, flu and other winter bugs lead to falls, chest infections or heart problems.

  12. This Week's A&E Target Times, Newham General Hospital

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    For weekly statistics on Barts Health A&E waiting times.

  13. Volunteering for the Epilepsy Society

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    Would you like to kick off 2014 by helping local people? Is your New Year resolution to do more for others?

  14. A&E is for Emergencies Only

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    Feeling unwell? Need advice? Make the right choice

  15. Local Account of adult social care services for 2012\2013 - Have Your Say!

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    In April 2013, the council will produce its Local Account of adult social care services for 2012 – 13.

  16. Local patient voice short changed £10m

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    Healthwatch England analysis shows around a quarter of the £43.5 million made available by the Department of Health to fund local Healthwatch has failed to materialise in local Healthwatch accounts.

  17. Newham is ‘TB Capital’ of Western Europe

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    While rates of tuberculosis have been dropping across much of the world over recent years, in the UK, the disease has actually been on the rise.

  18. An alternative guide to the new NHS in England

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    The NHS will be 65 years old on 5th July. In that time, our health system has undergone profound change, with the recent Health and Social Care Act introducing the most wide-ranging reforms since the NHS was founded in 1948.

  19. Epilepsy Open Day - 31st March 2014

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    Would you like to learn more about epilepsy? If you have epilepsy or care for someone with epilepsy then why not come to the Epilepsy Society's open day?

  20. 'Sick of Waiting' – Patient Transport - Campaign Survey

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    Healthwatch Newham, alongside the National Kidney Federation (NKF), Age UK London, The Greater London Forum for Older People and London Region National Pensioners Convention, have signed up to the 'Sick of Waiting' campaign.

  21. Transforming Services, Changing Lives, 18th August 2014

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    Healthwatch Waltham Forest, Healthwatch Newham and Healthwatch Redbridge would like to thank all those who attended our 'Transforming Services, Changing Lives' (TSCL) event on Monday 18th August at Whipp's Cross Hospital.

  22. Chair and Vice-Chair Vacancies at Newham Patient Forum

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    Newham’s Clinical Commissioning Group (NCCG) is currently seeking a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Patient Forum.

  23. DisabledGo - Leading the Way for Accessibility!

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    DisabledGo provides detailed online access guides to a huge range of places that you will want to visit.

  24. Healthwatch wants your views on Sexual Health Services!

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    Are you a resident of Newham?

  25. Accessing Care in 2016 and Beyond - A Guide for Over 65's!

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    The Care Act 2014 has introduced wide ranging changes to how social care is commissioned, delivered and paid for.

  26. Free Mystery Shopper Training for Deaf Residents

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    Healthwatch from across North, Central and East London are currently recruiting Deaf people (BSL users) to become mystery shoppers Health Education North Central & East London.

  27. Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more

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    The NHS will take all necessary measures to make sure it is safe for you to have your flu vaccinations.

  28. COVID-19

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    In a fast changing environment, please use these links to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and information surrounding COVID 19.

  29. Why GPs sometimes charge fees and what to expect

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    People told us they are concerned about the amount they are being charged by they GP for signatures, certificates and reports.

  30. Help NICE find a community leader or advocate to develop our Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups: promoting health and preventing mortality quality standard

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking for community leaders to join one of its Advisory Boards on mortality.

  31. Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care: a consultation on guidance for CCGs

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    Last year 1.1 billion prescription items were dispensed in primary care at a cost of £9.2billion. This cost coupled with finite resources means it is important that the NHS achieves the greatest value from the money that it spends.

  32. Over 40s walking football tournament

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    Love Football and NHS Newham CCG invites you to join the fun, get active and take part in an over 40s Walking Football Tournament!

  33. The CQC visit Newham University Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently inspected Newham University Hospital.

  34. Healthwatch Newham priorities for next 12 months

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    We are currently considering our priorities for the next 12 months. We would find it very helpful to hear from you on your experiences of health and social care services.

  35. Get healthy with Barry McGuigan

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    NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has teamed up with the Barry McGuigan.

  36. Tackling TB in Newham

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    Would you like to learn more about tuberculosis (TB) on World TB day on the 24th March 2017?

  37. End of Life Care review - The Race Equality Foundation

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    The Race Equality Foundation are carrying out some research on the experiences of care for people who are at the end of life.

  38. National Eye Health Week

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    Do you have sight problems?

  39. Warm Homes in Newham

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    Age UK East London has been funded by E.ON and First Utility, with the approval of the energy regulator Ofgem, to address the causes of fuel poverty and prevent unnecessary suffering of older people during winter.

  40. Consultation on Newham's children's centres

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    The Council is holding a consultation on the future shape of the borough's Children's Centres.

  41. Take part in research at Barts Health 'Research Evenings'!

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    Clinical research plays a significant role in helping improve patients’ healthcare and services.

  42. International Clinical Trials Day 2015 - Get Involved!

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    Clinical research allows us to develop new knowledge that can help us find more effective treatments, ways of looking after our patients and keeping people healthy.

  43. London to become "world’s healthiest major global city by 2020."

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    London’s 32 GP-led Clinical Commissioning Groups and NHS England (London) have set out their plans to make London the world’s healthiest global city in a joint report, Transforming London’s Health and Care Together.

  44. Care Act FAQ's!

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    What: From 1 April 2015, care and support in England is changing. The new Care Act will introduce a number of reforms that primarily impact existing and new care users, their carers and families.

  45. We have moved!

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    Healthwatch Newham has moved.

  46. May 2020 Newsletter

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    Our newsletter is available to download now. Full of news and views about health and social care in Newham and beyond.