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. COVID-19 Vaccination Get Injected Not Infected

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  5. 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.

  6. What is a personalised care plan

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. The plan is linked to all the urgent care services including 111, the out of hours GPs, the London Ambulance Service and all the emergency departments.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Greenwich Coffee Morning

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  9. COVID-19 Insight Report – Lockdown 2: What relatives of Greenwich elderly care home residents are telling us

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    The feedback in this briefing is based on information shared in December 2020.

  10. 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.

  11. Advice on NHS complaints process from 1 February 2021

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    We are aware that due to the ongoing pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, some healthcare organisations are encountering significant pressure on staff time.

  12. Escalating a formal NHS complaint

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    If you have made a complaint under the NHS complaints procedure and you aren’t satisfied with how it was dealt with at the first stage, you have the right to ask for an independent review by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

  13. 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.

  14. COVID-19 vaccinations and booster jabs in Royal Greenwich

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go, and why it's important.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Staying safe in half-term during the pandemic

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    As we move towards better weather and more daylight it is important to continue following Coronavirus safety advice.

  19. 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.

  20. COVID-19 Vaccination event summary

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

  21. 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

  22. Healthwatch Greenwich Coffee Morning

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  23. How can I find out my NHS Number?

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    You may be asked for your NHS number for some healthcare services, such as registering with a new GP or booking vaccination appointments.

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

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    Rights of individual must be paramount when deciding visiting plans

  25. January Feedback: You said, we did

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    In January we collected feedback representing 364 responses from the public about health and social care services in Greenwich

  26. 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.

  27. COVID-19: migrant health guide

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    Advice and guidance for healthcare practitioners on the health needs of migrant patients.

  28. Care Home COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Report

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    Report by Healthwatch Bexley presenting the views of local care home staff on having the COVID-19 vaccine

  29. 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.

  30. Healthwatch England Annual report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever.

  31. Safer sleep advice for parents

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    A useful guide for parents about the safe sleeping of their baby

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. Two-fifths of patients report use of tech has led to worse care quality

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    42% of patients who used technology to access health services during COVID said it led to worse care quality.

  36. CLOSED Non-Executive Director of Healthwatch Greenwich

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    We are looking for Board members who share our passion for continuing to develop Healthwatch Greenwich as the ‘consumer champion’ for all publicly funded health and social care in Greenwich.

  37. 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

  38. Working with us: Lynne Gilchrist, Chair of the Board at Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Lynne spoke to us about her role as she prepares to welcome new members to the Healthwatch Greenwich Board.

  39. Working with us: Lola Kehinde, Board Member at Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Lola joined Healthwatch Greenwich as a board member over ten years ago.

  40. Working with us: Amanda Adegboye, Board Member at Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Amanda is a Board Member and brings with her a decade of academic experience in Public Health and Epidemiology.

  41. GP access review must be part of NHS COVID-19 recovery

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    Latest Healthwatch research shows Othat tens of thousands of people struggled to contact or see their doctor during the first year of the pandemic. Find out more in their new report.

  42. 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.