1. Chair, Stephen Otter leaves Healthwatch Hillingdon

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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.

  2. Healthwatch Hillingdon: bridging the gap

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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.

  3. NHS delivers ‘all you need’ information booklet for new mums and families

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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.

  4. Hillingdon residents give their views on opening GP Services 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

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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.

  5. Your Views on NHS Treatment for Muscle or Joint Problems

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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)

  6. How do people feel about their data being shared by the NHS?

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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.

  7. Annual Report 2017-18

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    Read our annual report, telling the story of our work in the year 2017-18

  8. New online counselling service ‘Kooth’ launched for young people

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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.

  9. Healthwatch Hillingdon’s research on discharge from hospital shortlisted for national award

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    Healthwatch Hillingdon is one of 28 Local Healthwatch shortlisted for national awards

  10. Our Complaints Policy

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    Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Hillingdon and the way in which we conduct our business.

  11. Navigation and signage at The Hillingdon Hospital

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    Hillingdon Hospital has pledged to make its signage more accessible to all, following recommendations made by us after we carried out a review there of how patients are able to find their way around the building.

  12. New research shows what it’s like trying to find and access help when you're a carer

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    Healthwatch England's briefing brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from over 27 communities across England.

  13. CQC State of Care 2017/18

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    CQC warns of growing ‘care injustice’, with access to good care increasingly dependent on how well local systems work together.

  14. New 24 hour nursing service is a life line for people in Hillingdon

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    A new service to support people in Hillingdon during their last months of life was officially launched in Hillingdon today.

  15. Healthwatch Hillingdon wins national award for improving health and social care

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    Healthwatch Hillingdon was delighted to be announced as a winner at the recent Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

  16. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

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    In June 2018, the inpatient services that were being provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, in The Michael Sobell Hospice, were relocated to the nearby Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

  17. Pregnant? There’s an app for that!

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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.

  18. National survey highlights decline in people’s experiences of community mental health services

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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).

  19. Hillingdon Talking Therapies Service - Wellbeing for Mums Group

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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.

  20. 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.