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Mount Vernon Review - March Update
As part of the review, there are 16 online patient and public engagement events scheduled for March 2021. Find out more in the attachment below,...
NHS Volunteer Responders Programme
The latest from the official website : NHS Volunteer Responders are here to help people in England to stay safe during coronavirus (COVID-19). We...
Harrow Council Community Covid Webinar
The vaccination rollout is going really well in Harrow, and cases are starting to decrease because residents are keeping to official guidance. To...
Your Conversation Event, 17 March
Healthwatch Harrow is bringing together 5 expert speakers on health, social care and other local services to discuss issues with residents. About this Event Here at Healthwatch Harrow, we are hosting our online Your Conversation Event on Wednesday 17 March from 13:00 - 14:30. We are running the...
Active Buddies Network - January Newsletter
Active Buddies Network supports people living in Harrow with mild to severe mental health issues to become more physically and socially active. During these tough times, Active Buddies provides people with a great way to stay socially active, whilst getting fit and healthy. Find out more in the...
Rapid Testing and Vaccine Roll-out in Harrow - Facts about your Covid Vaccine
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: We hope you are all keeping safe. More than 300 of you attended the Covid Community Webinar in January. If you missed it, you can still watch it here . We received many questions during the last webinar on Rapid Testing and the Vaccination rollout in...
Community Link - Mental Health Magazine, February 2021
Get the latest news and information from Community Link - a partnership between Harrow Council and Rethink Mental Illness.
Reforming the Mental Health Act
A consultation is now open on the proposals to reform the Mental Health Act, following a review. The proposals are guided by four principles: choice and autonomy – ensuring service users' views and choices are respected least restriction – ensuring the act's powers are used in the least restrictive...
Harrow Covid-19 Awareness Fund
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Giving: Harrow Council was awarded funding from the Community Champions Fund via the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). This fund is being distributed via Harrow Giving. The aim is to engage with people to be most at risk from...
Time to Talk Day, 4th February 2021
Time to talk day encourages everyone to talk about their mental health. Its aim is to get people to choose to talk about mental health and by doing so help change lives. Their slogan this year is 'choose talk, change lives'. Talking about mental health doesn't have to be awkward, whether that's...
RCCT and HWH Wednesday Sessions
Romanian Culture and Charity Together (RCCT) and Healthwatch Harrow want to hear what the Romanian community think about local health and social care services. Join our online Zoom sessions - 1st Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Upcoming session dates: 3 February, 3 March, 7 April, 5 May...
Coronavirus: Advice and Information
Healthwatch England has pulled together a number of resources about Coronavirus, to help you know what you need to do, how to look after yourself during the pandemic, and how you can support the Covid-19 effort. Click here to find out more.
Be alert to vaccine fraud
Criminals are using the COVID-19 vaccine as a way to target the public by tricking them to hand over cash or financial details. They are sending convincing looking text messages letting people know they are eligible for the vaccine or phoning people directly pretending to be from the NHS, or local...
Information for the public on the vaccination programme in NW London
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. Click here to view the latest information from the NHS in North West London.
Harrow Council Community Covid Webinar
A message from Councillor Graham Henson: Last week I wrote to you asking you to be cautious and take more care if you have to leave your home. Thank you to everyone for your support and everything you're doing to try to help us break the chain of infection, protect our loved ones and help the NHS...
Join the campaign: #BecauseWeAllCare
The new campaign from Healthwatch England aims to help services identify and, more importantly, address issues and support people experience by encouraging feedback of health and social care services across England. Take part in a short, confidential online survey or via the Care Quality Commission...
GP Practices Update
GP practices in Harrow are contacting patients to update them on access to services. Each GP Practice can choose how they word their message, but the decision is a North West London wide decision, the key message is summarised below. General Practices are open but if you feel it can wait, please...
Information for the public on the vaccination programme in NW London
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: We are working to vaccinate everyone in the first priority group (those over 80 and at high risk) as quickly as possible. This will take time but we are committed to getting all people in this group by the end of February 2021. We know it can be frustrating...
New testing centre open in St Anns
An important message from Harrow Council: The Covid infection rate continues to rise, with the latest data showing that in Harrow there are 948 infected people per 100,000. As we continue to battle this deadly virus, we're pleased to announce that fast, free Covid tests are now available in St Anns...
New digital support group for bowel cancer patients
Chat Together, from Bowel Cancer UK is a free online support group for people living with and beyond bowel cancer. It’s a welcoming place to talk to others with bowel cancer and to meet new people. It’s a chance to share experiences in a safe, supportive and informal environment. Chat Together is a...
Vaccination scams - what the NHS will never ask from you
An important message from the NHS: We are aware that some people are receiving suspicious calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination. To protect yourself and your family members from fraud and criminals, remember the following points. The vaccine is only available on the NHS for free...
New FREE mental health workshops and training
A message from our colleagues at Rethink: Step Up: Schools & Colleges is a co-production project which aims to build on young people’s strengths and abilities to deal with issues that could cause a mental health crisis. C reated and delivered with young people, our FREE workshops and resources...
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&As
Healthwatch England has produced some useful information on the Covid-19 vaccine, including: How will the vaccine be delivered? Who will get the vaccine? Safety and side-effects Find out more in the document below.
Coronavirus Vaccine Research
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infections like Coronavirus (COVID-19). Researchers need people to take part in their studies so they can find out which possible new vaccine works best. Find out more, including how to get involved, on the NHS website and in the attached.
Harrow is now a Tier 4: Stay at Home Zone
Harrow is now a Tier 4: Stay at Home Zone. Visit the Harrow Council website for local information and links to national guidance.
Harrow Rethink Support Group - December 2020 Newsletter
Get the latest news and information from Harrow Rethink Support Group.
NHS 111 Survey
NHS 111 can offer you advice and book appointments at different health and care services, including A&E if you need urgent care. If you or your loved ones have used 111, tell us your experience in this short survey by Healthwatch England. Click here .
Community Link - Mental Health Magazine, December 2020
Get the latest news and information from Community Link - a partnership between Harrow Council and Rethink Mental Illness.
