1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Covid-19 Interim Report: Your health and well-being during COVID-19

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    We launched an online survey at the end of April in partnership with Healthwatch Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest which has so far received 187 responses from Newham residents.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Accessible information

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

  10. Local support and volunteering

    Advice and Information -

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

  11. Help with other health conditions and issues

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    Information from local and national organisations about Coronavirus.

  12. Local service information

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    Local information from Newham Council, Newham Clinical Commissioning Group and St Barts Health NHS Trust

  13. Useful information

    Advice and Information -

    FAQs from the UK Government and World Health Organisation.

  14. Domestic violence

    Advice and Information -

    The impact of COVID-19 on women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and the life-saving services that support them.

  15. Financial support

    Advice and Information -

    Details of organisations you can contact regarding financial and employment support.

  16. What to do when someone close to you dies during the pandemic period

    Advice and Information -

    Although death is a natural part of life, the death of someone close to you can be a difficult, confusing and a life-changing experience.

  17. Mental health support

    Advice and Information -

    There are many local and national organisations where you can find support for your mental health needs and especially during Coronavirus.

  18. What to expect when you visit your dentist

    Advice and Information -

    The Government has given the green light for dental practices to reopen in England from 8 June 2020. For a dental practice to treat you, they will need fully compliant PPE, to exercise social distancing and apply appropriate cross-infection control.

  19. Supporting children and young people with special educational needs during Coronavirus

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    The Council for Disabled Children have outlined a list of links to support children and young people with special educational needs, together with their parents and carers, to give information about Coronavirus and we have included local links.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  21. How to make a face mask

    Advice and Information -

    This is a simple guide to making a face covering. A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably.

  22. Lasting power of attorney your voice, your decision

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    If you lose the ability to make certain decisions for yourself, a lasting power of attorney (LPA) lets people you trust quickly, easily and legally step in.

  23. Community grants

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

  24. First Chair of Healthwatch England announced

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    The first Chair of Healthwatch England has been announced as Anna Bradley.

  25. 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.

  26. 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:

  27. Covid-19 domestic abuse support

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    Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

  28. Covid-19: What's next for Newham?

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    We held a public event on Thursday 12 November, using zoom. It was well-attended with over 60 people signing on.

  29. 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.

  30. Tier 1: medium alert

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    What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 1 of local restrictions:

  31. 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:

  32. Tier 2: high alert

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    What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 2 of local restrictions:

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. Covid vaccinations: update from the East London Health and Care Partnership

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    Following extensive trials, the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK and is now available to priority groups. Read the update from the East London Health and Care Partnership.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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?

  45. COVID-19: Receiving Your Vaccine During Ramadan

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  46. 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.

  47. Rapid COVID-19 Testing Service Review

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    The survey was set up by the Newham’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Disproportionality Test, Trace & Isolate group in partnership with Healthwatch Newham and Newham Public health.

  48. 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

  49. 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:

  50. 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