1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  3. Need help to complain about NHS-funded services?

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    Did you know your can get free independent advice and support to make a complaint if you are unhappy about NHS-funded treatment or care?

  4. City of London Corporation - Advice for Residents

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    If you live in the Square Mile, are self-isolating and require help, please let us know by emailing the COVID-19 mailbox or by calling 020 7606 3030. Please note, you can email us on behalf of someone else (with their consent).

  5. Homerton University Hopsital - Latest COVID-19 briefing

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    Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have released the latest update on COVID-19 for their patients and user groups.

  6. Temporary relocation of Watsons Pharmacy

    Advice and Information -

    The Soho walk-in centre where Watsons Pharmacy is located has been closed, therefore the pharmacy is temporarily relocating.

  7. City of London Corporation COVID 19 information

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    The City of London Corporation has a dedicated site for you to access information regarding services during the COVID 19 situation.

  8. New advice published for parents on Covid 19 and childhood illness

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    New advice for parents has been issued from Barts Heath NHS Trust and East London Health and care partnership.

  9. Dentistry services

    Advice and Information -

    Please read the information below for dentist services in the City of London

  10. Ophthalmology services provision

    Advice and Information -

    We have pulled together an overview of the ophthalmology services available at present for City of London residents.

  11. NHS 'Open for business'

    Advice and Information -

    The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a decrease in people accessing NHS services for a range of conditions that are not related to coronavirus.

  12. Send a message to your loved one

    Advice and Information -

    Barts Health NHS Trust have launched a messaging service for those in hospital during the COVID 19 pandemic

  13. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  14. Mental and Physical wellbeing

    Advice and Information -

    We have created this page to inform you of some activities to keep your mental and physical health in shape.

  15. Advice if you are shielding

    Advice and Information -

    We are aware of some confusion around shielding. We are looking into the situation and can report back the following information.

  16. List of dentists in the City of London area

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    Please see below a list of dentists and dental services in and around the City of London. (Information correct as of 22nd May 2020.

  17. How to check for scams

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    Unfortunately scams are prevalent in today's digital world. We have compiled a list of things to check for, when you receive an email or text that you are not sure of.

  18. Health and care workers can now claim Immigration Health Surcharge reimbursement

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    The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) Reimbursement scheme has now launched.

  19. Share your views to help improve early years support

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    The Department of Health and Social care would like you to contribute to their Early Years Healthy Development Review

  20. City Connections October Newsletter

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    City Connections, the charity delivered by Age UK East London, to link people with Health and Wellbeing Services within the Square Mile, has published its October newsletter.

  21. Dragon Cafe in the City - next session

    Advice and Information -

    The next virtual Dragon Café in the City session, taking place on Wednesday 14 October on Zoom.

  22. Carers Rights day events

    Advice and Information -

    Carers Rights Day 2020 theme of “Know your Rights”

  23. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

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    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you.

  24. City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board Newsletter

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    The City and Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board has published its latest Service User Newsletter

  25. Advice for everyone-Tier 4

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    As the City of London is in Tier 4 you must not leave or be outside of your home or garden except where you have a ‘reasonable excuse’. These include working and volunteering; essential activity; fulfilling legal obligations; education and childcare.

  26. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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    City and Hackney CCG has used up it first allocation of 975 vaccines. The next batch of vaccines is expected early January. A delivery date for the vaccines has not been confirmed yet.

  27. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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    City and Hackney CCG have received confirmation that the Pfizer vaccine will be delivered this week. Vaccinations will be provided at the COVID Vaccination Centre, 3A Bocking Street, Hackney, London, E8 3RU.

  28. Information for patients on the Nightingale Hospital

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    Latest information on the provision of care at the Nightingale Hospital

  29. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

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    NHS England are writing to residents aged seventy and over inviting them to arrange an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination. Healthwatch City of London requested further advice on these letters from City and Hackney Clinical Commisioining Group

  30. COVID vaccinations for over 70s

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    Read the latest advice from the NHS and the City on the COVID 19 vaccination roll out for the over 70s

  31. Bocking Street Centre - booking information

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    How to book your vaccination at the Bocking Street Centre

  32. City Connections February Newsletter

    Advice and Information -

    City Connections have published their February newsletter

  33. New Finding support services website

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    Find support services is a new website launched by the City of London Corporation and Hackney Council, that displays voluntary and community organisations offering a wide range of support to City and Hackney's residents.

  34. Update on locations of vaccination sites

    Advice and Information -

    Some pharmacies are now offering vaccinations as part of the National Programme.

  35. Update on the vaccination programme event

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    Healthwatch City of London is holding an information event for City of London residents, to give an update on the vaccination programme. Read below for more details.

  36. COVID vaccination FAQs

    Advice and Information -

    There are a lot of questions surrounding the COVID 19 vaccination.

  37. Update on vaccinations at St Bartholomew's

    Advice and Information -

    There are currently no Coronavirus vaccinations at St Bartholomew’s.

  38. Second dose vaccination information for City Health and Social Care staff

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    Homerton Hospital will start administering the second doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine from 16th March 2021 to frontline Health and Social Care workers from the City and Hackney.

  39. City and Hackney and Tower Hamlets CCG's are now vaccinating cohorts 1-7

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    City and Hackney CCG and Tower Hamlets CCG are now vaccinating priority cohorts 1-7. The following advice on the vaccination programme is the same for City & Hackney and Tower Hamlets residents.  

  40. Roadmap out of lockdown begins on 8th March

    Advice and Information -

    The roadmap out of lockdown begins on 8th March. See this easy to read guide below.

  41. Second dose vaccinations at St Bartholomew's Hospital

    Advice and Information -

    St Bartholomew’s Hospital will soon be offering the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

  42. Barts now offering second dose vaccinations to over 70's

    Advice and Information -

    St Bartholomew’s Hospital is now inviting residents aged 70 years and over who had their first Covid-19 vaccine at the hospital to book their second dose.

  43. New shielding advice for the clinically extremely vulnerable

    Advice and Information -

    From 1 April, people who are clinically extremely vulnerable will no longer be advised to shield. Everyone on the Shielded Patients List will receive a letter informing them of the guidance changes and will include practical steps they can follow.

  44. Vaccination data now available

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    Data on the number of people from the City of London who have been vaccinated is now available

  45. New appointment system at the Neaman Practice

    Advice and Information -

    From Wednesday 28th April the Neaman Practice will be starting a new rolling appointment booking system.

  46. Pop up vaccinations clinics starting from 27 June 2020

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    The Covid-19 vaccine van will be touring Hackney between 27 June and 26 July. City residents are invited to attend.