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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).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 -
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 -
Healthwatch Hillingdon are bridging the gap between children and young people and the health and wellbeing board, building better mental health services.Report -
Healthwatch Hillingdon has published it’s local report on the NHS Long Term plan, as a result of the #WhatWouldYouDo campaign launched by Healthwatch England.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.Report -
With the Mental Health, Wellbeing and Life Skills and Peer Support Training programmes now complete, the final report has been produced.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.Blog -
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.Blog -
A Young Healthwatch Hillingdon member gives their view and experience of the coronavirus outbreak, on the topic of lockdown.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon volunteer gives their experiences of living in the pandemic.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon volunteer gives their experiences of coronavirus, and faith.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.Blog -
A Young Healthwatch Hillingdon member gives their view and experience of the coronavirus outbreak, on the topic of the easing of lockdown.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer details their experiences in life after the LockdownReport -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2019 to March 2020.Report -
The summary report of Young Healthwatch Hillingdon's Healthfest2020 has been published.News -
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon have launched their first podcast - on the topic of Mental Health Mythbusting!News -
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon continue their podcast series with a new episode on the topic of School and Exam stress.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer details their experiences managing their own wellbeing.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2020 to March 2021.News -
Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? If not, it is now available to download here.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer details their experiences with Qigong at their second Wellbeing Day.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2021 to March 2022.News -
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.News -
NHS maternity delivery plan includes steps that new mothers have told us would help to improve mental health support. Read our response.Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2022 to March 2023.News -
According to NHS England in 2023, 1 in 5 children and young people had a probable mental health disorder. We would like to hear your thoughts and experiences around mental health.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.Report -
Read our report on the ‘patient experience’ of the decommissioning of lower back pain procedures in the boroughNews -
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 -
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.Report -
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.Report -
As part of the sexual and reproductive health services review initiated by Public Health Hillingdon, Young Healthwatch Hillingdon were invited to conduct a mystery shopper exercise to ensure the services meet the needs of local young people.Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.Advice 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.Report -
In 2019/20, Healthwatch Hillingdon undertook a mystery shopping review of the accessibility of dentistry services in Hillingdon, with volunteers carrying out 19 face to face visits at NHS funded dentistsNews -
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.News -
All links to our information and guidance for protecting yourself and others from Coronavirus (COVID-19).