1. New National Restrictions from 6 January 2021

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    Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.

  2. Vaccine Facts: COVID vaccine stories and information you can trust

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    A new online resource has been created to help people in South East London find accurate and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  3. COVID-19 Vaccination Get Injected Not Infected

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    Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your questions to local NHS health and care experts in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  4. DNACPR orders at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to ensure that DNACPR policies at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and supporting information relating to treatment escalation plans, must be recorded consistently.

  5. Healthwatch Greenwich Coffee Morning

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    Do you have a relative or friend in a Royal Greenwich care home? Join us for an informal chat with a cuppa.

  6. Diocese of Southwark leading black clergy urge UK Minority Ethnic community to take vaccine

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    The Diocese of Southwark’s leading black clergy are urging the UK Minority Ethnic to allay their suspicions about the COVID-19 vaccination and to take it when they are offered it.

  7. Royal Greenwich residents over 70 can book their COVID-19 vaccination without an invitation

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    Londoners aged over 70 can book their vaccination without an invitation.

  8. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  9. Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

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    New data gathered by Healthwatch England shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10. Over-65s and clinically vulnerable to get COVID-19 vaccine in Royal Greenwich

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    Greenwich residents aged 65 to 69 and those who are clinically vulnerable (moderate risk) against COVID-19 will be vaccinated next.

  11. 1.7 million more people are being added to the Shielded Patient List

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    This is to enable them to be prioritised for vaccination and to provide them with additional advice and support.

  12. COVID-19 Vaccination event summary

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    Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions from Royal Greenwich experts

  13. The Royal Greenwich vaccination bus providing easier access to COVID-19 jabs

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    The bus will make it easier for vulnerable people to get the COVID-19 jab

  14. Visiting care homes while COVID-19 restrictions are eased

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    Rights of individual must be paramount when deciding visiting plans

  15. People who have had a stroke or TIA can get the COVID-19 jab

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    All stroke and TIA survivors are in priority group 6 and are therefore eligible to receive the vaccine.

  16. The Census is coming to Royal Greenwich

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    The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.

  17. Rapid tests for households and school bubbles in Royal Greenwich

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    Regular testing will be available to reduce transmission as schools reopen.

  18. COVID-19 vaccine event for the Deaf community in south east London (BSL)

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    Healthwatch Greenwich and Remark! Community have joined forces to provide a Zoom session for the Deaf Community.

  19. South east London CCG participates in CQC review of ‘do not resuscitate' decisions during the pandemic

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    Care Quality Commission (CQC) calls for improvements around care planning.

  20. Have you been charged for your treatment at hospital and can't afford to pay?

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    If you had treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital or Lewisham Hospital but can’t afford to pay, get in touch

  21. Get tested! Mass testing sites in Royal Greenwich

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    With the vaccination programme taking some time to reduce the rates of infection, we need everyone to get tested regularly so we can stop the spread of the virus.

  22. Sale of 8 GPs to Operose Health by AT Medics

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    We are aware of this and will continue to engage local people on the quality of services.

  23. COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Royal Greenwich

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    If you are over 18 years old you can get your first or second dose of the COVID vaccination from a number of walk-in and pop-up clinics.

  24. One million vaccinations given in south east London

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    Friday 23 April marks the 1 million milestone for the COVID-19 vaccination programme in south east London

  25. Update from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust about planned care waiting lists

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    Find out what Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are doing to reduce long waits for planned care

  26. Speaker announcement for Health Inequalities: Have we made progress?

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    The NHS experts speaking our our upcoming Health Inequalities event

  27. The four steps out of lockdown

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    As the roadmap continues to offer a route back to a more normal life, it is essential to continue following safety guidance.

  28. More face-to-face GP appointments to be offered to those who need it in Royal Greenwich

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

  29. Vaccination site volunteers needed in Royal Greenwich

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    As vaccination sites are open for more days and longer hours more volunteers are needed in the Eltham, Charlton and Plumstead areas.

  30. Changes to visiting rules at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    From Friday 28 May, visiting restrictions at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are changing in line with national guidance.

  31. Let’s talk about the vaccine

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    Vaccine Champions are visiting Woolwich, West Greenwich, Thamesmead, Plumstead, Eltham West and the Peninsula to answer your questions about the vaccine.

  32. Healthwatch Greenwich help pick May's Employee of the Month at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust

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    Congratulations to Rebecca Mukasa, Deputy Ward Sister for Larch Ward at University Hospital Lewisham who has been chosen as our Employee of the Month for May 2021.

  33. Health Inequalities event summary

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    Recording, presentations and notes from our Health Inequalities event on 25 May 2021

  34. Prime Minister determined restrictions will end on 19 July

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    The government has announced a 4-week pause at Step 3 in the roadmap out of lockdown.

  35. One-day special vaccination offer at Charlton Athletic Football Club

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    People over 40 can get their first dose of the vaccine at Charlton Athletic Football Club on Saturday 19 June from 8am to 8pm.

  36. Healthwatch England Chair reappointed for a three-year term

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    The Cabinet Office has announced that the term of our current Chair, Sir Robert Francis QC, has been extended until June 2024.

  37. CQC welcomes improvements at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has welcomed improvements made at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

  38. Special Pfizer vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club this Saturday 26 June

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    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting people from Royal Greenwich and wider afield to a second mass vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club this Saturday 26 June from 8am to 8pm.

  39. Vote for your local Community Champions COVID-19 project

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    Vote for your local Community Champions COVID-19 project on Saturday 17 July at the Community Voting Day event.

  40. End of COVID-19 legal restrictions on 19 July 2021

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    England moves to Step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July 2021. Find out what changes and how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

  41. Referral to treatment waiting times at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Find out how long patients are waiting to get non-urgent treatment at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  42. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust safety measures remain in place after July 19

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    Despite lockdown lifting on 19 July, all current safety measures will remain in place on Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust sites until further notice.

  43. Over 18? Don’t miss your vaccine!

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    Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means you can get back to doing all the things you’ve missed, as soon as possible.

  44. NHS Patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings

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    England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules.