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GMC Patient Feedback Consultation 2019
April saw the launch of the General Medical Council’s public consultation on changes to patient feedback requirements for re-validation. Healthwatch Greenwich were asked to take part.
30 July 2019
Report
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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 2019
Advice and Information
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Greenwich Annual Report 2018-19
Our Annual Report for the year 2018-2019- How your feedback helped us work to improve health and social care services in Greenwich over the past year, and what our key priorities will be for 2020-21.
30 June 2019
Report
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
5 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
Advice and Information
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
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Healthwtch Greenwich 2018 follow up report into the Nepalese Community and Access to Health Care
In 2018, we re-visited our 2014 report regarding the issues experienced by members of the Nepalese community when accessing health services in Greenwich, in order to see how service providers responded to our 2014 recommendations.
1 November 2018
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167 Lodge Hill Care Home
In August 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit 167 Lodge Hill Care Home.
30 August 2018
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Eltham Palace Surgery 2018 report
In January 2016, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Eltham Palace Surgery. In August 2018, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the Surgery.
22 August 2018
Report