1. Healthy apps

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

  2. London Ambulance Services (LAS)

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    Meeting of the Patients' Forum for the London Ambulance Service.

  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. September 2013 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.

  11. Consultation on specialist cancer and cardiovascular services

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    NHS England and local clinical commissioning groups are leading a review of specialist cancer and cardiovascular services in north and east London and west Essex.

  12. October 2013 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.

  13. '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.

  14. November 2013 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.

  15. Healthwatch Newham manager appointed

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    Joining the Healthwatch Newham Team is Charlie (Charlotte) Ladyman, appointed as Manager.

  16. 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.

  17. December 2013 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.