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

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

  2. 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?

  3. A&E is for Emergencies Only

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    Feeling unwell? Need advice? Make the right choice

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Board member required with a background in Finance!

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    Healthwatch Newham is recruiting a new Board member with a background in Finance.

  9. February 2014 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.

  10. Public Health Ring-Fenced Grant Conditions, 2014-15

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    The Department of Health allocated public health ring fenced grants to local authorities in England

  11. 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?

  12. The role of the pharmacy in Newham

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    Our team hosted the user engagement event and marketed it widely in the press and networks. NELPPP approached us in December 2013, for a co-production event on the place of the Pharmacy.

  13. '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.

  14. Our annual report 2013-14

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    We are proud to announce the publishing of our first Annual Report, for 2013 - 14, documenting our achievements throughout our first year.

  15. June 2014 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.

  16. Workshop: tackling tuberculosis (TB) in Newham

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    We ran a ‘Have your Say’ tackling tuberculosis (TB) Workshop in association with Barts Health NHS Trust and TB Alert.

  17. Trend analysis report: GP practice performance April-June 2014

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    This report examines the service delivery of GP Practices, presented in a 'league table' format reported between April and June 2014.

  18. Transforming services, changing lives (TSCL): patient & public engagement event

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    On Monday 18th August 2014 Healthwatch Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest held a joint event to inform people and gather feedback on the Transforming Services, Changing Lives (TSCL) at Whipps Cross Hospital Lecture Theatre.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Trend analysis report: GP practice performance August-October 2014

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    This report examines the service delivery of GP Practices, presented in a 'league table' format reported between August and October 2014.

  22. October 2014 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.

  23. December 2014 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.

  24. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  25. Public event February 2020

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    Over 50 people attended our public event on the 6th February 2020 at Canning Town Library, to find out about changes and updates from local services.

  26. 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.

  27. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  28. 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.

  29. Our annual report 2019-20

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    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 2019-20

  30. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England have put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  31. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  32. What is Enter & View?

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    The visits are carried out by trained Healthwatch volunteers. The volunteers will speak to service users, staff, relatives and carers, and will observe how the service is delivered, and the general environment in which it takes place.

  33. Tell us about your experience of leaving hospital during COVID-19 #BecauseWeAllCare

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    The pandemic has changed a number of things, including how people are discharged from hospital. What was your experience like? How was your loved one treated? Fill in our short survey and help NHS services know how to improve care for all.

  34. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  35. People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to COVID-19

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    People with long-term health conditions urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

  36. NHS Complaints Advisory Service

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  37. Open meeting

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  38. Coming to hospital during the coronavirus pandemic

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    The NHS is open for business and it's safe for anyone to seek help when needed. Your first port of call should be NHS 111 unless it's a life-changing emergency.

  39. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  40. COVID-19

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    Read the most reliable and up to date information about COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

  41. What to do if you feel unwell

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    You can have a free NHS test to check if you have Coronavirus. This article will tell you about when you can ask for a test, how to arrange it, the process and more.

  42. Accessible information

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    Information about coronavirus in accessible formats such as British Sign Language, Easy Read and large print .

  43. Local support and volunteering

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    Find out what support is available to you locally and what organisations you can volunteer with.

  44. Help with other health conditions and issues

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    Information from local and national organisations about Coronavirus.