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    West Drayton and Yiewsley Dental Practice has been newly commissioned to provide dental access for patients who otherwise could not access a ground floor NHS dental service in the local area.
  2. News -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon was delighted to be announced as a winner at the recent Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.
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    Healthwatch Hillingdon is one of 28 Local Healthwatch shortlisted for national awards
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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care.
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    The NHS has published its Long Term Plan, and says it will save almost half a million more lives with practical action on killer conditions and investment in world class, cutting edge treatments including genomic tests for every child with cancer.
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    Imperial College Health Partners have launched a new health register for people living in North West London called Discover. The initiative is a new way for you to get involved with health research in North West London.
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    People’s experiences of the care they receive from community-based mental health services have continued to deteriorate, according to an annual survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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    The NHS across North West London has launched a new mum and baby app – a personal guide for pregnancy, birth and beyond.
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    A new service to support people in Hillingdon during their last months of life was officially launched in Hillingdon today.
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    Healthwatch England's briefing brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from over 27 communities across England.
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    CQC warns of growing ‘care injustice’, with access to good care increasingly dependent on how well local systems work together.
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    Kooth will provide online counselling and support to people aged 11-19 in Hillingdon and for students at Harrow and Uxbridge College. The website aims to tackle youth mental health issues in the borough and is available from 9 July 2018.
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    From 25th May 2018, you’ll be able to choose how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your individual care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data.
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    NHS Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Group and Healthwatch Hillingdon are working together to gather the views of residents and current service users on the proposed changes to the care and treatment for patients with muscle and joint problems (MSK)
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    The NHS is looking to increase the number of appointments available for patients and provide access to GP services 8am – 8pm, 7 days per week.
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    CNWL Hillingdon Talking Therapies Service has updated their Wellbeing for Mums Group leaflet. The leaflet provides information to mums who may need emotional support, including postnatal depression, to attend a six-week programme.
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    The NHS in North West (NW) London are handing out new information booklet ‘After your baby’s birth’ to women when they leave hospital after giving birth.
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    Healthwatch Hillingdon are bridging the gap between children and young people and the health and wellbeing board, building better mental health services.
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    It is with great sadness that we announce that Stephen Otter has stepped down as Chair and a Board Member of Healthwatch Hillingdon.
  20. News -

    Would you like to make a difference in 2020 to the services on offer in our borough? Healthwatch branches across the country are calling on more people to share their views with us.
  21. News -

    East and North Herts (ENH) NHS Trust has confirmed the member of staff at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre has now been proven to be negative for coronavirus (COVID-19).
  22. News -

    All links to our information and guidance for protecting yourself and others from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
  23. News -

    The North West London Collaboration of CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) has appointed Jo Ohlson as their new Accountable Officer.
  24. News -

    The UK Government has launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp
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    NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others.
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    Young Healthwatch Hillingdon have created this hub for local young people to provide support during this very difficult time.
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    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.
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    The Government have announced that the advice for people who are shielding because of COVID-19 will be relaxed in two phases.
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    The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new website dedicated to the plans to deliver a new hospital in Hillingdon in just five years.

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    This year, the NHS is vaccinating more people than in previous years. And it’s especially important to have the flu jab to help protect you and the people around you from serious illness, which may even lead to hospitalisation.

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    Government guidance has been updated to support the clinically extremely vulnerable in protecting themselves from exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19) and replaces previous guidance on shielding.
  32. News -

    With the UK Government awaiting confirmation of COVID-19 vaccines' safety from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), we would like to know what the public's view is on receiving a potential vaccine.
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    Hillingdon Hospital has been rated as Inadequate following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  34. News -

    Young Healthwatch Hillingdon have launched their first podcast - on the topic of Mental Health Mythbusting!
  35. News -

    Read the latest changes to Phlebotomy services in Hillingdon.
  36. News -

    Patients may have read that the West London Medical Centre and Church Road Surgery have not been accredited as COVID-19 vaccination centres by NHS England and that the practices are campaigning against this decision.
  37. News -

    Young Healthwatch Hillingdon continue their podcast series with a new episode on the topic of School and Exam stress.
  38. News -

    Young Healthwatch Hillingdon continue their podcast series with a new episode on the topic of COVID-19 Vaccines.
  39. News -

    Do you have lived experience of safeguarding, either personally or supporting a loved one? Would you like to have an impact on the future of safeguarding in Hillingdon? Hillingdon's Safeguarding Adults Board is looking for volunteer representatives.
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    Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? If not, it is now available to download here.
  41. News -

    The NHS North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking public views on online GP consultation services.
  42. News -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon and POhWER are conducting a joint online survey to hear about your experiences of using accident and emergency services in Hillingdon.
  43. News -

    H4All have created a directory to help residents of Hillingdon live well this winter.
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    As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels.
  45. News -

    A third day of industrial action by ambulance service staff is set to take place from 11am to 11pm on Monday 23 January.
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    Patients will receive an enhanced NHS 111 offer including increased access to specialist paediatric advice for children and direct access to urgent mental health support, as part of a blueprint, to help recover urgent and emergency care services.