1. COVID-19: migrant health guide

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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Registering with a GP if you are experiencing homelessness

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    Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and GP registration for people experiencing homelessness

  9. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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".

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

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

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    The NHS experts speaking our our upcoming Health Inequalities event

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Health Inequalities event summary

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

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    The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. This report by Healthwatch England explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.

  33. COVID-19: What people are telling us about vaccines

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    Key messages from the collective Healthwatch evidence for May 2021

  34. Do you need an NHS COVID Pass in England?

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    An NHS COVID Pass shows your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination details or test results. This is your COVID-19 status.

  35. 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.

  36. What COVID-19 vaccine can you have?

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    It can be confusing knowing the different types of vaccines and which one is best for you. Our advice is based on NHS recommendations.

  37. How to use the NHS App and what you can do with it

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    Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust delivers 100,000 Covid vaccinations

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    Staff celebrated reaching the milestone of delivering 100,000 Covid vaccinations from the Trust’s vaccination centres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Hospital Lewisham

  45. Video: The experience of Nepalese patients during the pandemic

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    Hear from Gurkha veterans and their wives about accessing health services during the months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  46. 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