1. January 2017 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.

  2. Enter and view: folkestone nursing care home

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    This was an announced Enter and View (E&V) visit undertaken by our team of trained volunteers as part of a programme to look at a range of homes within the London Borough of Newham, to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  3. Evaluation of patient experience: latent tuberculosis (LTBI) in Newham

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    In October 2016, Newham CCG commissioned our team to learn about the patient experience and feedback on the Latent Tuberculosis Infection screening service (LTBI) in Newham.

  4. Tackling TB in Newham

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    Would you like to learn more about tuberculosis (TB) on World TB day on the 24th March 2017?

  5. Get healthy with Barry McGuigan

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    NHS Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has teamed up with the Barry McGuigan.

  6. Sustainability & Transformation Plan (STP)

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    You may have heard of the STP. Newham CCG is working with neighbouring boroughs and has said that "STPs sets out how local health service will transform and become sustainable in the next five years".

  7. The CQC visit Newham University Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently inspected Newham University Hospital.

  8. Healthwatch Newham priorities for next 12 months

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    We are currently considering our priorities for the next 12 months. We would find it very helpful to hear from you on your experiences of health and social care services.

  9. Do you have experience of dealing with chronic depression?

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    Would you like to get paid for your time while getting more involved in research within the NHS?

  10. Over 40s walking football tournament

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    Love Football and NHS Newham CCG invites you to join the fun, get active and take part in an over 40s Walking Football Tournament!

  11. May 2017 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. Know Diabetes, fight diabetes

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    Diabetes is one of the UK’s biggest health crises, and it’s on the rise. Some 4.5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, and 11.9 million in the UK are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

  13. Our annual report 2016-17

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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 2016-17

  14. Maternity care in Newham

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    Following the lead of Healthwatch England’s national focus on maternity care, we were keen to learn about women’s experiences of maternity services in Newham, therefore we designated maternity services as a priority area for review.

  15. Enter and view: meal times at Newham University Hospital

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    In June 2017 our team delivered an Enter & View project to review the food and meal time support that was offered to patients at the Newham University Hospital.

  16. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  17. Mystery shopping dentistry

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    We received feedback about the difficulty of accessing NHS appointments and undertook mystery shopping in January and August to investigate this.

  18. Help NICE find a community leader or advocate to develop our Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups: promoting health and preventing mortality quality standard

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    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is looking for community leaders to join one of its Advisory Boards on mortality.

  19. Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care: a consultation on guidance for CCGs

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    Last year 1.1 billion prescription items were dispensed in primary care at a cost of £9.2billion. This cost coupled with finite resources means it is important that the NHS achieves the greatest value from the money that it spends.

  20. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  21. August 2017 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.

  22. Quality assurance visit: continuing care

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    Our team visited this service as part of joint Quality Assurance Visits with Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  23. We are Recruiting!

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    We currently have 2 vacancies.

  24. Quality assurance visit: community neuro service

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    Our team visited this service as part of joint Quality Assurance Visits with Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

  25. December 2017 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. NHS Complaints Advisory Service

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  39. Open meeting

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  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. COVID-19

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

  43. 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.

  44. Accessible information

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

  45. Local support and volunteering

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