1. 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

  2. Statement on COVID-19 vaccination of people working/deployed in care homes

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    From November 2021, all care home workers and other visiting professionals will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

  3. Do you use home care services in Greenwich?

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    We are working with Royal Borough of Greenwich council to help to improve home care services in the borough.

  4. Greenwich care company rated as 'inadequate'

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    The CQC inspection rating for Brisen Care Company is 'inadequate'.

  5. Junior Doctors’ strike, 13 – 18 July and Consultants’ strike, 20 – 21 July

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    Back-to-back strikes by junior doctors and consultants are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London. Here's how to get the help you need!

  6. Integrated Care Partnership meets on 24th July

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    The Integrated Care Partnership is a broad alliance of leaders from partner organisations across the South-East London Integrated Care System.

  7. The hidden wait for cancer care

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    Healthwatch England's research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.

  8. Paul’s experience: “I just feel lost in the system.”

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    Paul visited his GP and was referred to Circle MSK for evaluation of his foot condition, but his treatment was delayed and complicated due to missing X-ray results and uncooperative staff, leaving him feeling lost and frustrated in the system.

  9. Ava’s experience: “She needs help to walk down the road, how can that be too much to ask…”

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    An elderly woman, Ava, once active and independent, now finds herself lonely and neglected due to a lack of proper mobility assistance and care, with her son's concerns being ignored. Read with providers' response.

  10. Christopher’s experience: “I work and I look after my wife... I had to leave my wife alone for almost for a whole day”

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    Christopher's family, dealing with disabilities, faced delivery woes from NRS Healthcare, leading to lost wages and personal strain. Read with provider's response.

  11. Our response to the news that Government has reached an agreement with medical unions in England

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    Responding to the news that Government has reached an agreement with medical unions in England, which if accepted, could end consultant strikes, Joy Beishon, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Greenwich said:

  12. Athena’s Experience: “I felt abandoned.”

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    Athena, a single mom with a special needs son, felt abandoned by healthcare and social services during a difficult time.

  13. “We just want what’s best for our daughter."

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    A family worries about their daughter's care at a supported accommodation because they don't get enough information and feel left out of decisions.

  14. More time, energy, and feeling fitter would motivate people to be more active

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    Nearly 3 in 4 (72%) of UK adults said that having more time, energy and feeling fitter would motivate them to be more physically active.
    UK adults are more than twice as likely to spend most of their time watching TV (38%) compared to cooking/preparing food (15%).

  15. Fayola’s Experience: “I need help, Minika needs help, but no one is helping us.”

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    Fayola's plea for help goes unanswered as her daughter falls ill due to lack of heating, leading to months of hospitalisation without support.