1. 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.

  2. 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.

  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 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  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. 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.

  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. COVID-19: migrant health guide

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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  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. 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.

  23. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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    The pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Here are some ways to help you look after your wellbeing.

  24. January 2021 Feedback Report

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    Healthwatch Greenwich collected 364 responses from a range of sources, such as meetings, emails and social media about people's experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  25. 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

  26. Long-term effects of coronavirus (long COVID)

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    For some people, coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is sometimes called post-COVID-19 syndrome or "long COVID".

  27. 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

  28. Advice on vaccinations for pregnant women

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    Advice by Public Health England for all women of childbearing age, those currently pregnant or breastfeeding.

  29. Support if you’ve lost someone during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel.

  30. March 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during March 2021, including the issues people have faced accessing digital services.

  31. Getting your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

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    Find out what happens after you have received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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

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    The NHS experts speaking our our upcoming Health Inequalities event

  33. 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.

  34. Advice for travelling abroad during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    From 17th May, people in England will be able to travel abroad to a small number of countries without having to quarantine when they return.

  35. April 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during April 2021, including the issues people have faced getting the COVID-19 vaccine

  36. 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.

  37. A message from our CEO: Black Lives Matter and health inequality a year on

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    Today marks one year since the murder of George Floyd, which sparked change across the world to address racism and inequality through the Black Lives Matter movement.

  38. Health Inequalities event summary

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

  39. Director, South East London Healthwatch Report October 2020 – March 2021

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    This challenging role continues to evolve during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, associated lockdowns, and the redeployment of CCG staff members to support patient care and the vaccination programme.

  40. 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.

  41. VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence

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    Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. May 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during May 2021, including the issues people have faced accessing GP services.