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Harrow Rethink Support Group - October Newsletter
Please find below the lates newsletter from Harrow Rethink Support Group.
Hospice Care Week: 4 - 8 October 2021
It’s Hospice Care Week! Running from 4 – 8 October, Hospice Care Week is a chance for us all to celebrate hospice care nationwide. So whether with...
Annual Health Checks Resource Packs
A message from our colleagues at Community Connex (formerly Harrow Mencap): People with a learning disability are entitled to an Annual Health Check...
Protect Yourself from Flu - Have the Flu Vaccine
Flu can cause serious complications if you have a long-term health condition. The free flu vaccine is your best protection. Get your free flu jab - ask your pharmacist or GP if you’re eligible. View the NHS Poster and information in Easy Read .
Harrow Council and NWL CCG Harrow Borough - LD & ASD Strategy Forums
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Thank you to those who have filled in the surveys to support Harrow Council and the North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (Harrow Borough)`s development of the joint Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD and ASD) strategy for Harrow citizens...
Planning the Future of Mount Vernon Cancer Services
Dates for work groups, updates and opportunities for engagement with the Mount Vernon Cancer Services Review have been determined through to December 2021. Find out more in the document below.
Wealdstone Methodist Church - Diabetes Online Learning Centre
Wealdstone Methodist Church invites you to their Online Learning Centre, weekdays from 1.30pm - 3.00pm. Designed to help people living with diabetes. No experience required. Spaces are limited. To book or to find out more, contact Bipin: 07825 312402 or erpanews@gmail.com
Launch of Caring Communities, 1st October 2021
An event for everyone who supports a vulnerable person living in Harrow. An opportunity to access information, advice and support from organisations and charities who help unpaid carers. 1st Friday of every month, 10.30am — 13.30pm Old Lyonian Sports & Social Club, 74 Pinner View, Harrow, HA1...
Joint Harrow Council and CCG Learning Disabilities and Autism Strategy Surveys
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Harrow Council and the North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (Harrow Borough) are working jointly to refresh the Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD and ASD) strategy, your voice matters. Below you will find the links to access the LD...
Covid-19 Tests at Local Pharmacies
Introducing fast, free Covid tests processed to the same national clinical standards as at test centres. Find out more in the poster below, produced by Harrow Council and the local NHS.
Invitation for the next FACTS in Harrow (on Zoom) course:
A short course for family members and friends of people who have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Emerging Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). ‘FACTS in Harrow’ via Zoom on 5 Thursday evenings 7.30 to 9.30pm: November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and December 2nd 2021 Book by Wednesday 6th...
Learning Disability & Autism Survey
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Harrow Council and the North West London Clinical Commissioning Group are working jointly to refresh the Learning Disabilities and Autism (LD and ASD) strategy. To do this it is important to hear the views of those who use the services, need access...
Help Your Local NHS Improve Pelvic Health Services - Online Webinar, 7th September
A message from our colleages at the NHS: We would like to invite you to the NHS North West London Pelvic health public webinar feedback session set for: Tuesday 7 September 2-3pm (MS teams) Pelvic health is not something that is often talked about, and too often problems or changes in pelvic health...
Annual Health Checks Resource Packs
A message from our colleagues at Community ConneX (formerly Harrow Mencap): People with a learning disability are entitled to an Annual Health Check and so we’ve compiled two information packs (one for social care staff and one for families/ carers) with Easy Read resources and video links. Annual...
Friends of Wiseworks Newsletter, August 2021
Please find below the latest Friends of Wiseworks newsletter, containing news and updates.
Accessing Local Emergency Services for Children and Young People
The document below contains guidance on when and where to access local emergency services for children and young people.
Plasma Donors Needed in London
A message from our colleages at NHS Blood and Transplant: Plasma donors needed in London - lack of awareness after 23 year gap NHS Blood and Transplant day was Wednesday 21st July and the NHS is launching its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at its plasma...
Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips from Healthwatch England to make the most out of your GP appointment. Click here to read the article .
Online Skills Training, 26th July 2021
Wealdstone Methodist Church invites you to join them at their Online Learning Centre on Monday 26th July, 1.30pm - 3pm. Find out more in the flyer below.
Long Covid - Webinar Recording
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Harrow Council organised a webinar on Long Covid earlier this week, focusing on the symptoms, management and recovery from the condition, as well as on the kind of local support available in Harrow. There was also a Q and A with the panellists...
Special Information Session on the Covid-19 Vaccine, Thursday July 22nd 6pm-7pm
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: NHS North West London ICS (nwlondonics.nhs.uk) presents a special information session on the Covid-19 vaccine, with two doctors who speak Punjabi and Urdu. Join us Thursday July 22nd 6pm-7pm, to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccination campaign and the...
Hospital safety measures to remain in place after 19 July
A message from London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, who operate Northwick Park and Ealing hospitals: Infection control measures will remain in place at hospital sites for the foreseeable future. While the government roadmap plans to remove measures like this from everyday life, it is...
St Luke's Hospice Fundraising Events are Back!
St Luke's Hospice is thrilled to announce the launch of a series of live fundraising events. From skydiving to fire walking, running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year or the London Marathon next year, to walking the fabulous Midnight Walk with your friends and family in 10 days time, they...
Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing
1 in 3 people with Covid don’t have symptoms but can still pass it on. Testing helps find these hidden cases and stop Covid’s secret spread. Test twice a week to protect friends and family. Test in person at various local community venues (dates and locations in the documents below). Testing at...
Covid Community Webinar (on Long Covid), Tuesday 13 July, 6.30-7.30pm
A message from Councillor Graham Henson, Leader of Harrow Council: I hope this finds you and your communities well. I am writing to invite you and members of your community to another of our popular information sessions about coronavirus in Harrow. Many in our community have suffered the impact of...
Important Update: RCCT and HWH Session of 8th July Cancelled
Important update, our outreach session with Romanian Culture and Charity Together is not going ahead this evening. We look forward to continuing to engage with the Romanian-origin community and others going forward.
Urgent: Postponement of Instagram Live to Wednesday 30 June at 6pm
A message from Jenny Solomons , Vaccinations Communications Lead at Harrow Council "Due to the England v Germany football game taking place at 5pm tomorrow evening, we are postponing the Instagram Live, ‘Covid and vaccines: what are the facts’ until Wednesday 30 June at 6pm. We are sorry for the...
Pregnancies and Vaccines in Five Asian Languages
The BBC Asian Network has created some content on pregnancies and vaccines available in Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Sylheti and Gujarati. Click here to visit the website .
