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A Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer details their experiences managing their own wellbeing.News -
Young Healthwatch Hillingdon continue their podcast series with a new episode on the topic of COVID-19 Vaccines.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.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2020 to March 2021.Report -
Board meeting papers for 03/04/20News -
Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? If not, it is now available to download here.News -
The NHS North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking public views on online GP consultation services.Blog -
A Healthwatch Hillingdon Volunteer details their experiences with Qigong at their second Wellbeing Day.Blog -
Have you signed up to our newsletter yet? If not, it is now available to download here.News -
Healthwatch Hillingdon and POhWER are conducting a joint online survey to hear about your experiences of using accident and emergency services in Hillingdon.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2021 to March 2022.News -
H4All have created a directory to help residents of Hillingdon live well this winter.News -
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.News -
A third day of industrial action by ambulance service staff is set to take place from 11am to 11pm on Monday 23 January.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.Advice and Information -
Local Pharmacists are working with Warm Welcome Centres across Hillingdon to provide regular wellbeing sessions that support you and your local community to stay healthy and well this winter, and beyond.Blog -
Have you signed up to our newsletter as yet? If not, it's now available to download.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.News -
On the 1st July 2023, the complaints process for primary care services is changing.Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2022 to March 2023.News -
Hillingdon Council are supporting a series of Warm Welcome Centres around the borough throughout the winter.News -
According to the 2023 Ipsos GP Patient Survey, overall satisfaction with GPs is declining, as patients report increasing difficulty accessing services. We are gathering community insights to understand residents' experiences and preferences regarding access to GP services. Your feedback will help shape future recommendations.
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The health and care policy landscape is constantly evolving. The language used to describe it changes with it. The King's Fund has posted a jargon buster which clarifies the concepts and terms frequently used in health and care policy.Advice and Information -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.Advice and Information -
The NHS published their primary care recovery plan last May, and thanks to many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, Healthwatch England has ensured it promised lots of changes.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.News -
Earlier this year, the NHS launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need.
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP.
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The NHS and Department of Health & Social Care are seeking the views and experiences of patients to help shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England.Report -
Papers for our Healthwatch Hillingdon board meeting on the 30th August, 2024Report -
Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2023 to March 2024.Advice and Information -
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.Advice and Information -
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.Advice and Information -
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?Advice and Information -
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.Event -
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