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. 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.

  9. 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?

  10. '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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Community grants

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    We invite you to apply to our Community Grant scheme for health and social care projects in Newham.

  28. 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.

  29. Londoners to get NHS urgent and emergency care in the right place, at the right time with 111 First

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    How people access parts of emergency care in London is changing, with ‘111 First’ helping them to get the right care, in the right place, more quickly.

  30. Where can I get emergency contraception?

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    If you need emergency contraception, call a GP surgery, a pharmacy or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible. Only go in person if asked to.

  31. Self care week reminds us to live self care for life

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    Self Care Week is the annual national event that aims to raise awareness of what we can do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing.  This year’s theme is Live Self Care For Life.

  32. Tier 3: very high alert

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    What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 3 of local restrictions guidance from Department of Health and Social care:

  33. Tier 4: stay at home

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    What you can and cannot do in areas with a very rapidly rising level of infections, where tighter restrictions are in place from 20 December.

  34. Services open during the festive period

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    Information about services that are open during the festive period in Newham