1. New dental practice now open in Yiewsley providing ground floor access

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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. Mystery shopping report on access to dentistry services

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    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 dentists

  3. Annual Report 2019-20

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    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2019 to March 2020.

  4. NHS dental services update

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

  5. Healthwatch Hillingdon Newsletter - Summer 2021

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    Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? If not, it is now available to download here.

  6. Annual Report 2021-22

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    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2021 to March 2022.

  7. How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing

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    On the 1st July 2023, the complaints process for primary care services is changing.

  8. Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2022 to March 2023.

  9. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  10. Report on Decommissioning of Lower Back Pain Procedures in Hillingdon

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    Read our report on the ‘patient experience’ of the decommissioning of lower back pain procedures in the borough

  11. 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)

  12. 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.

  13. New Accountable Officer for North West London Collaboration of CCGs

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

  14. Phlebotomy Update

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    Read the latest changes to Phlebotomy services in Hillingdon.

  15. NHS England decision not to approve West London Medical Centre and Church Road Surgery as primary care vaccination centres

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    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.

  16. Have your say…. about online GP services

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

  17. Expansion of NHS 111 to transform patient access

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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.

  18. Healthwatch Hillingdon Newsletter - Winter 2022/2023

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    Have you signed up to our newsletter as yet? If not, it's now available to download.