1. 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.

  2. January 2015 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.

  3. Healthwatch wants your views on Sexual Health Services!

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    Are you a resident of Newham?

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Job Vacancy - Healthwatch Newham Manager

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    We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Healthwatch Manager– Full-time until the end of March 2016 with a possibility of an extension.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. April 2015 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. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Maternity Workshop, 3rd June

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    The NHS is holding a workshop on Wednesday 3rd June to gather views from women on plans to improve maternity services in north east London.

  13. 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.

  14. July 2015 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. 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.

  16. National Eye Health Week

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    Do you have sight problems?

  17. 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.

  18. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  19. November 2015 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. Mental health over the Holidays

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    East London NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services in the London boroughs of Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and the City of London, as well as in Luton, Bedfordshire, Richmond and Barnet.

  21. National lockdown: Stay at Home

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    Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. Find out what you can and cannot do:

  22. COVID-19: rapid community testing

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    Around 1 in 3 people who have coronavirus never show any symptoms but that does not mean they are not infectious. Now, you can test for coronavirus regularly if you live or work Newham.

  23. COVID-19 vaccination in Newham

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    The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now underway in Newham at the ExCel centre. Other vaccination centres and hubs are also open.

  24. Volunteer to help find the vaccine for COVID-19

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    Join the national effort and sign up for the NHS COVID-19 vaccine research registry. Be part of the fightback against the virus by volunteering to be contacted by researchers to take part in COVID-19 vaccine research.

  25. COVID-19: questions and answers about the vaccine

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  26. Coordinate My Care (CMC): personalised plan online

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. The plan is linked to all the urgent care services including 111, the out of hours GPs, the London Ambulance Service and all the emergency departments.

  27. Covid vaccinations: update from the ELFT - Westfield COVID Vaccination Centre Opens

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    A new COVID Vaccination Centre opened yesterday at Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford in a vacant retail unit.

  28. Newham launches COVID-19 vaccine peer support

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    Newham council wants to support people who have questions or just want a chance to talk about the vaccine in more detail.

  29. COVID-19 vaccination in Newham update #2

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    The Covid-19 vaccination programme is still underway in Newham. If you are in groups 1 to 4 and haven't had the vaccine, contact your GP.

  30. ELFT offers mental health support to passengers in quarantine hotels in Newham

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    London City Airport is one of the designated airports receiving flights from one of the 33 'red list' countries for UK nationals returning to the country.

  31. Update from Bart's Trust: staying in contact with loved ones at Bart's Trust

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    We bring you an update from Bart’s Trust who have created dedicated family contact centres.

  32. COVID-19: mental Health support in Newham

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    We realise that COVID-19 and isolation can be lonely and stressful. Talking to others is an important part of making sure that we are looking after our health and wellbeing.

  33. Young Healthwatch

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    We are currently in the process of setting up a Young Healthwatch Newham, made up of young people aged 16 - 24 who are living, studying or working in Newham.

  34. COVID-19 : Ongoing Advice for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable

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    As part of the UK Governments roadmap out of the national restrictions, we can now inform you that from 1st April 2021 the clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) are no longer advised to shield.

  35. COVID-19 : What is the UK's Roadmap for Easing Lockdown?

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    Lockdown restrictions in England are gradually being eased, but what does the roadmap entail?

  36. COVID-19: Receiving Your Vaccine During Ramadan

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    Local Newham GP's are urging Muslims not to delay having their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination during the holy month of Ramadan.

  37. COVID-19 UPDATE: 17th May Updated Restrictions

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    Lockdown Rules will be easing once again on Monday 17th May 2021. This means there will be considerable changes to restrictions and social distancing will be be relaxed further. For information upon the Governments latest rules please keep reading.

  38. COVID-19: Vaccination and Testing Q&A

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  39. Protecting Adults through Safeguarding

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    As part of our engagement, we invite you to take part in our safeguarding adults questionnaire, which has been created by us here at Healthwatch Newham alongside the Newham Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB).

  40. Our annual report 2020-21

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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 2020-21

  41. COVID-19: What Rules Have Changed From 19th July 2021?

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    Big changes to Covid restrictions have been made in England, read below to find out more:

  42. Xyla Health & Wellbeing - Free Weightloss Programme in Newham

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    If you are a resident in Newham, and are looking to lose weight and keep healthy, read below to find out more!

  43. Have your say on accessing GP services in Newham

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    We want to hear your views to find out if access to your GP service has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

  44. Our Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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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 2017-2018

  45. Keeping Adults Safe in Newham

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  46. Community Case Studies 2021

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    As part of our work here at Healthwatch Newham, we get feedback from residents and often assist with signposting where possible. Below are some case studies of where we have been able to help our residents in 2021.

  47. Healthwatch Network Awards 2021 - Win for HW Newham

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    Healthwatch Newham Wins Prestigious National Award!

  48. Keeping All Adults Safe In Newham

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    Healthwatch Newham hosted an event on Friday 19th November 2021 on how to keep all Newham residents safe. Read below for more details about the event!

  49. Services Open During The Festive Period 2021

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    Please see below a list of services in Newham which can be accessed during this festive period.