1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Community grants

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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:

  17. 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.

  18. Services open during the festive period

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