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.

  18. NHS Long Term Plan: What has the NHS planned for the next 10 years?

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    The NHS Long Term Plan outlines how additional NHS funding will be spent to ensure, that over the next 10 years, the health service is fit for the future.

  19. Dental practice review

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    We conducted a service review of 29 dental practices across Newham in January 2017 and again in August 2017 to investigate the availability of routine NHS dentist appointments.

  20. March 2019 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.

  21. World Health Day 2020

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  22. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  23. Make May purple

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  24. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  25. Dying Matters Week

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  26. Dementia action week 2019

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  27. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  28. NHS Long term plan

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    Healthwatch England secured funding to ensure local Healthwatch can support public engagement on the NHS Long Term Plan and contribute to the development of a local plan in the East London Health and Care Partnership.

  29. Carers Rights Day

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  30. Self care week

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  31. International Volunteer Day

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  32. National Stress Awareness Day

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  33. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

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  34. World Homelessness Day

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  35. National Eye Health Week

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  36. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  37. Men's Health Week

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  38. World Diabetes Day

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  39. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  40. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  41. Organ donation week

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  42. Baby loss awareness week

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  43. World Mental Health Day

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