1. Pharmacy opening hours over the winter break 2021

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    You can find the details of pharmacies that are open in Greenwich on the Bank Holidays in December and January in this article.

  2. COVID-19: Updated guidance on visiting a care home

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    Find out what you need to know about visiting a care home.

  3. Important updates to maternity services in Greenwich

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    Find out about the current changes to maternity services in Lewisham and Greenwich.

  4. November 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during November 2021.

  5. Making a complaint to your NHS dentist

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    This page tells you where to start when you have had an issue with your dental treatment.

  6. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  7. What is domestic abuse and how to get support in Greenwich

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    Find out where you can go for advice and help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse in Greenwich.

  8. What is the sunflower lanyard?

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    The sunflower lanyard is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities.

  9. December 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during December 2021.

  10. How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.

  11. Accessible communication - what you can expect from services

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    Healthwatch across the country are launching a campaign to make sure you always get your care, your way. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services:

  12. Do you still have to wear a face mask? What are the new COVID-19 rules?

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    The UK Government has announced new updates to COVID restrictions. Find out more about what these restrictions are across the UK and how they are different in London.

  13. Colonoscopy confidence - your common sense bowel check

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    Find out more about what a colonoscopy is and what the simple check involves.

  14. February is LGBTQ+ History Month

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    Find out more about LGBTQ+ History Month including a timeline in changes of legislation and which services are available in Greenwich for the LGBTQ+ community

  15. £7.8 million injection to NHS dentistry in London announced

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    A new injection of funding from NHS England aims to increase the number of dentist appointments.

  16. We are visiting care homes in Greenwich

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    Find out more about why we are going into care homes in the borough and what you can do to help us.

  17. How your voice is making a difference across the country

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    Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped to improve NHS and social care services.

  18. Covid-19’s impact on the mental health of children and young people

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    New Research from the Care Quality Commision (CQC) shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated issues in mental health care and support services for children and young people.

  19. Mystery Shopping Report: Greenwich GP surgeries telephone waiting times

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    We called all GP surgeries in Greenwich to find out their average telephone waiting times

  20. "Cervical screening saves lives" says campaign

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    Learn more about the Help Us Help You campaign.

  21. My experience as a Digital Communications volunteer at Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Find out more about our Digital Communications volunteer.

  22. January 2022 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during January 2022.

  23. How to get free childrens' meals during school holidays

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    The local council are offering free school meals to school children during school breaks.

  24. Come and speak with us in Greenwich libaries

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    Find out where and when we will be in Greenwich so that you can share your experience with health and care services.

  25. Healthwatch Greenwich accessibility policy

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    Read our accessibility policy.

  26. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  27. Where to get free lateral flow tests in Greenwich

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    The UK Government has announced plans to scrap free COVID tests from 1st April. Find out where you might be able to get a free rapid test kit in Greenwich up until then.

  28. What to do if you can't find an NHS dentist

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    Our feedback from patients tells us that Dentistry has been massively affected by Coronavirus, and it's been almost impossible to find an NHS dentist that's accepting new patients or doing emergency treatment.

  29. NHS easy read newsletter - Issue 14

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    We are pleased to share an easy read newsletter from the NHS.

  30. Check out the new one-stop-shop for vaccination information in South East London

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    Find your nearest walk in, book an appointment and find information you can trust - all in one place.

  31. 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.

  32. Where to go for Autism support in Greenwich

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    Find out which Royal Greenwich organisations provide advice, information and support to anyone caring for or living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

  33. Your Care, Your Way - Campaign information in alternative formats

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    Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.

  34. Are you interested in improving maternity services in Greenwich?

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    Find out more about the new role with SE London CCG.

  35. Would you like to shape patient experience in Greenwich?

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    Find out more about an opportunity to shape patient experience strategy at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

  36. February 2022 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during February 2022.

  37. Healthwatch Southwark is recruiting!

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    Find out more about Healthwatch Southwark's Community Health Ambassadors Officer role.

  38. How accessible is health information in England?

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    Between September and November 2021, Healthwatch England submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to over 200 National Health Service (NHS) provider trusts to gather details on compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.

  39. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on 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.

  40. Ramadan and Diabetes: Information and advice

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    Watch a webinar from Diabetes UK which includes a spiritual perspective, advice from a healthcare professional and the lived experience of two people, one of who fasts and one who doesn’t fast.

  41. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  42. Accessible Information: Healthwatch England's recommendations

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    Healthwatch England have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  43. "More action needed to improve care" for people with a learning disability, mental ill health and autism, says CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has found that "not enough progress has been made to address their recommendations in the 2020 ‘Out of sight – who cares?’ restraint, segregation, and seclusion review".

  44. British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years

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    More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

  45. NHS England - Easy Read Newsletter - Issue 15

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    This issue is about encouraging you to use primary care services and not being scared because of coronavirus.

  46. We are speaking with Home Care and Extra Care service users

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    We are working with the Royal Borough of Greenwich to get service users involved in their care choices.