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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.Advice and Information -
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.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.News -
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.News -
Healthwatch Hillingdon was delighted to be announced as a winner at the recent Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.News -
Healthwatch Hillingdon is one of 28 Local Healthwatch shortlisted for national awardsNews -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care.News -
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.News -
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.Advice and Information -
Health Help Now is a new digital app to help residents and patients find the right NHS service when they need treatment in a hurry, organise and keep track of appointments and provide advice on conditions. It is the only health app you will ever needNews -
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).News -
The NHS across North West London has launched a new mum and baby app – a personal guide for pregnancy, birth and beyond.News -
A new service to support people in Hillingdon during their last months of life was officially launched in Hillingdon today.News -
Healthwatch England's briefing brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from over 27 communities across England.News -
CQC warns of growing ‘care injustice’, with access to good care increasingly dependent on how well local systems work together.News -
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.News -
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.News -
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)News -
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.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Healthwatch Hillingdon are bridging the gap between children and young people and the health and wellbeing board, building better mental health services.News -
It is with great sadness that we announce that Stephen Otter has stepped down as Chair and a Board Member of Healthwatch Hillingdon.Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.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.Advice and Information -
As a Healthwatch, one of our remits is to provide the public with information around making a complaint about NHS services. One of the organisations we signpost people to for further support and guidance around doing this is POhWERAdvice and Information -
The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put measures in place to maintain the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.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).Advice and Information -
Read the latest guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19), what to do if you are feeling unwell, and how best to protect yourself and others.Advice and Information -
The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read Healthwatch England's seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.News -
All links to our information and guidance for protecting yourself and others from Coronavirus (COVID-19).News -
The North West London Collaboration of CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) has appointed Jo Ohlson as their new Accountable Officer.Advice and Information -
Coronaviruses can spread when people with the virus have close, sustained contact with people who are not infected. We should all take social distancing measures to reduce social interaction between people and help reduce the transmission of COVID-19News -
The UK Government has launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsAppAdvice and Information -
The Government has begun contacting around 1.5 million NHS patients by letter, with guidance and information on ‘shielding’. Here's some more information to help you understand what shielding means in practice.News -
NHS asks people to share their coronavirus symptoms to help others.News -
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon have created this hub for local young people to provide support during this very difficult time.News -
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.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.Advice and Information -
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.News -
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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 government has announced that it will be compulsory to wear a face covering in shops in England from Friday 24 July.Advice and Information -
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.News -
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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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.