1. 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.

  2. Video consulting with your NHS: A quick guide for patients

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    This quick guide for patients outlines what patients need for their video consultation and how to prepare for their appointment.

  3. Annual screening picked up ovarian cancer earlier, but didn’t save lives

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    A report published by Eve Appeal today found that regular screenings did not result in les deaths, but early diagnosis improved the quality of life during treatment

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

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    The NHS experts speaking our our upcoming Health Inequalities event

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Health Inequalities event summary

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Hear from our volunteers: Freya’s story

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    Freya is a Psychology Masters student at the University of Greenwich with a keen interest in making local services better for the people who use them.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Is the NHS sharing your data? What you need to know

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    A number of national media reports and social media posts are claiming that your personal health data will be shared if you don't opt out now. This sounds alarming, but is not entirely true.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

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

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    Key messages from the collective Healthwatch evidence for May 2021

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Mental health support for LGBT+ people in Greenwich

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    Young people from south east London’s LGBT+ community have experienced an array of mental health problems resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.

  28. On equal terms: Annual Report 2020-2021

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2020-2021. How your feedback helped us work to improve health and social care services in Greenwich over the past year, and what our key priorities will be for 2021-22.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. June feedback report

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

  33. 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.

  34. 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

  35. Our year in review: south east London Healthwatch Annual Summary

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    See how your feedback helped us work to improve health and social care services in south east London over the past year, and what our key priorities will be for 2021-22.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Why Black, Asian and minority ethnic organ donors are needed

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    We need to increase the number of donors for organ donation who come from Black Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

  40. Why we need more Black African and Black Caribbean blood donors

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    Increasing the number of black people who donate blood is an urgent priority for NHS Blood and Transplant.

  41. Where can I go for diabetes care in Greenwich?

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    Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. Find out what local support is available to people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

  42. Queen Elizabeth A&E is extremely busy

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    Patients may experience a longer wait than usual for the Emergency Departments (A&Es) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Hospital Lewisham.

  43. 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

  44. Bonnie, aged six, rings the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment

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    Bonnie Meehan-Lysandrou, aged six, patient on Tiger Ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) recently had her chance to ring a special bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment.

  45. Woolwich Library's "magic table" helps people living with dementia in Greenwich

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    Bookable sessions for the “Magic Table” at Woolwich Centre Library from September 2021

  46. Learning disability nurses ease the anxiety around hospital visits

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    Being in hospital can be a stressful and anxious time for anyone, especially if you are staying for an operation.