1. Healthwatch City of London January 2023 Newsletter

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    We are looking forward to another productive year here at Healthwatch City of London, we’ve lots of events planned to ensure that your voice is heard by those who provide our Health and Social Care. Read our newsletter to find out more.

  2. Healthwatch City of London September newsletter

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    The latest news on the winter vaccinations programme, and details of our AGM with the City of London CEO and Town Clerk, Ian Thomas.

  3. Patient Panel on the City of London Corporation’s new Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    We held a Patient Panel on the City of London Corporation’s new Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy with Ellie Ward, Head of Strategy and Performance at the City of London Corporation.

  4. Healthwatch City of London Annual Report, 2017-18

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    The Annual Report for 2017/18 summarises the work of Healthwatch City of London in line with and building on the priorities identified for the period.

  5. City residents to get a say in NHS long term planning

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    NHS England has released funds to local Healthwatch in North East London to consult local people and engage them in developing a local NHS Long Term Plan.

  6. Integration ‘welcome’ but fears remain over funding cuts: report

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    People 'broadly welcome' integration of local health and care services but fear plans to cut £578m from NHS spending in north east London will undermine the benefits, according to a new Healthwatch City of London report.

  7. Report from event on Health and Social Care 24 February 2017

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    Healthwatch City of London, in partnership with the City of London Corporation, held a workshop on the North East London Sustainability Plan.

  8. New group to 'provide challenge' to City Police

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    City of London Police are recruiting members for a new Community Scrutiny Group. The group will comprise community members who live, work or conduct community activities in the area covered by the City police force.

  9. City Advice offers help with looming welfare changes

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    City Advice is offering support to City people who face welfare changes this spring. The changes, including Unviersal Credit and Pension Credit, are set to impact millions of people across the UK.

  10. Could you be a public rep for prevention?

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    Do you live in the City of London and are you interested in improving health and wellbeing for yourself and others? We are looking for local residents to become public representatives on Hackney and City's prevention workstream.

  11. Call-out for more City and Hackney public reps

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    City and Hackney is seeking more public representatives to help improve health, care and wellbeing services for local people.

    Could you be the person we are looking for?

  12. Healthwatch Annual Report

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    Healthwatch City of London has published its first annual report since being awarded the contract to deliver services in September 2019. The report covers the highlights from the year, how we've made a difference and how we have helped you.

  13. Moorfields Eye Service Relocation - Public Meetings

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    A proposal by Moorfields and its partners, the UCL Institute of Opthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, to create a new centre of excellence in eye care at St Pancras Hospital was consulted on last year.

  14. City Advice Service Changes - Have Your Say

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    The City of London Corporation will be recommissioning your citizen’s advice service (City Advice) at the end of 2020.

  15. Care Quality Commission’s Declare Your Care Campaign

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is encouraging people with a learning disability, their parents, carers and advocates to feedback to them about their care.

  16. Temporary relocation of Watsons Pharmacy

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

  17. 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.

  18. Minor injuries at Bartholomew’s Hospital now open

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    The minor injuries unit at St Bartholomew’s Hospital has now reopened.

  19. Healthwatch City of London May Newsletter 2023

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    This month's newsletter gives an update on our recent events, including our Coronation Tea Parties as well as provides useful information surrounding new fertility polices in North East London and the COVID-19 Spring booster vaccination program.

  20. Helping Patients with Travel Costs

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    Barts Health has announced that patients eligible to receive help with hospital travel costs can now make their claim in person, by post and by emailing the cashier’s team.

    To check to see whether you’re eligible, visit https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/helping-patients-with-travel-costs-15691

  21. The Health and Social Care services you can access over the Christmas Period

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    Over the Christmas Period, many Health and Social Care services will close or have reduced opening hours. We have compiled the following list of information for you.

  22. Patient Panel into New Cancer Wait Times Standard

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    We held a Patient Panel on the New Cancer Wait Times Standard and the effects it will have on patients in the City and North East London.

  23. Healthwatch City of London September 2024 Newsletter

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    Our September newsletter provides information on our recent Patient Panels, gives an update on our current projects and highlights where you can go to get support for the cost of living crisis.

  24. Read our latest report on City of London services

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    Our latest Healthwatch City of London insight report shows a slight increase in overall public satisfaction with local health and care services.