care home
What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
28 July 2020
Advice and Information
Face Coverings - COVID-19, Coronavirus
Face coverings to be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July
The government has announced that it will be compulsory to wear a face covering in shops in England from Friday 24 July.
22 July 2020
Advice and Information
dentist
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
22 June 2020
Advice and Information
Representation of at risk groups (Shielding)
Guidance updated on shielding
Last updated 24/06/2020 - The Government have announced that the advice for people who are shielding because of COVID-19 will be relaxed in two phases.
2 June 2020
News
Representation of at risk groups (Shielding)
Process for patients to be removed from the clinically extremely vulnerable list
Information correct as of 1st June 2020 As we move into the next phase of COVID-19 measures, some patients are being identified by clinicians as no longer needing to be on the clinically extremely vulnerable list.
2 June 2020
Advice and Information
domestic abuse victim
What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?
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.
4 May 2020
Advice and Information
NHS - Help us help you get the treatment you need
NHS: Help us help you get the treatment you need
While many operations for non-emergency surgery have been cancelled to free up hospital beds during the current Coronavirus crisis, the NHS wants to get the message out via a new campaign that it is still open for urgent treatment.
28 April 2020
News
Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer Blog - COVID-19 and me
Volunteer Blog: COVID-19 and me
A Healthwatch Hillingdon volunteer gives their experiences of coronavirus, and faith.
28 April 2020
Blog
Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer Blog - Life during the Pandemic
Volunteer Blog: Life during the pandemic
A Healthwatch Hillingdon volunteer gives their experiences of living in the pandemic.
28 April 2020
Blog
Young Healthwatch on... Lockdown
Young Healthwatch on... Lockdown
A Young Healthwatch Hillingdon member gives their view and experience of the coronavirus outbreak, on the topic of lockdown.
28 April 2020
Blog
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon - Coronavirus Hub for Young People
Coronavirus Hub for Young People
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon have created this hub for local young people to provide support during this very difficult time.
24 April 2020
News
Figures depicting mental health and isolation, Title: Isolation
Living alone in the coronavirus crisis
ISOLATION – it’s a word we’re hearing a LOT at the moment, and we know the reasons why we must adhere to it. But the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has made it harder for people to keep their social connections going as they normally would.
8 April 2020
Blog