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How do you register with a GP? (Cum să te înregistrezi la un medic de familie?)
Together with Healthwatch Harrow and Ridgeway Surgery, RCCT (Romanian Culture and Charity Together) has prepared a document outlining the steps...
Digital Inclusion - Online Consultation Workshops
The NHS in North West London are hosting a series of Digital Inclusion patient workshops which will focus on improving eConsult access for patients...
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Representatives for NIHR
The NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) Academy is looking for members of the public, patients, service users and carers to serve as...
Oral Health Promotion in North West London
Whittington Health NHS Trust shares some useful information about oral health. Find out more in the attached.
NHS North West London says ‘Help us Help You’ this winter
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: NHS North West London says ‘Help us Help You’ this winter This winter, the NHS in North West London is reminding residents of the range of healthcare services available to help them. With coronavirus restrictions continuing to impact our day to day lives,...
Shape Up Weight Management App
A message from our colleagues at Public Health: The Shape Up App brings The Watford FC Community Trust’s famous weight management course to your phone! Using our free, built-in 12-week programme, if you know you are overweight (BMI of +28) we can help you be a happier healthier weight as you feel...
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Review
The NHS in the East of England and in North London is working together to review the services at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The Mount Vernon Cancer Centre is run by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and delivered from a site in North Middlesex managed by the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS...
FAQS - Adding Downs Syndrome to the Clinically 'Extremely Vulnerable Conditions' List
A decision has been made to include all adults who have Down’s Syndrome in the group of people who are considered to be clinically extremely vulnerable. This is the group who were previously advised to shield. Find our more in the FAQ fact-sheet below.
Free Wellbeing Peer Group at Mind in Harrow
A message from our colleagues at Mind in Harrow: In light of the recent government announcement for a second lockdown from 5 November, you may be interested to know about an emotional support and wellbeing project I am coordinating with Mind in Harrow. My name is Jennifer Oh and I am running a...
Dementia Patient Workshops
The NHS in North West London will be holding patient workshops to improve online consultations for Dementia or early onset, and would really like to hear your views/feedback which are important to them. For further details please call 0203 350 4745 or email digitalcitizen.nwl@nhs.net
West London NHS Trust’s 24/7 mental health single point of access phone number change
West London NHS Trust’s 24/7 mental health single point of access phone number is changing to freephone 0800 328 4444. The new number will be live from Tuesday 3 November 2020. Anyone can call this number to get help or advice in a crisis from our trained mental health advisors and clinicians, 24...
Harrow Mencap: New services online supporting clients with activities
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Mencap: We are soon launching two new digital projects to support people with learning disabilities and their carers through activities and workshops on Zoom. Active Online is just for adults with learning disabilities supporting them to socialise online and...
Disability Foundation is now Online, and Centre to Re-open in November
A message from our colleagues at the Disability Foundation: It’s been over 6 months since The Disability Foundation had to shut its doors to the public. This decision was made with a very heavy heart. It quickly became clear that it was simply not safe for our members or staff to be open, and as a...
Community Link - Mental Health Magazine, October 2020
Get the latest news and information from Community Link - a partnership between Harrow Council and Rethink Mental Illness.
Digital Citizens - Help to Improve Online Consultations
A message from Digital Citizens: "Dear Patient Can you help us improve online consultations? We want to hear from patients and carers who have: Dementia; Cerebral Palsy; Dyslexia; MS; Loss of vision; ADHD; Epilepsy; Hand Arthritis; Muscular Dystrophy As we want to improve Online Consultations for...
National Self Care Week - 16 – 22 November 2020
During these uncertain times, it is crucial that we do all we can for ourselves, our families and our friends to live as healthily as we can, to keep up our resolve and to be able to cope with whatever new challenge comes our way. Which is why the Self Care Forum , a charity aiming to further the...
Mount Vernon Cancer Services Review
A message from Mount Vernon Cancer Centre: The NHS in the East of England and in North London is reviewing the Mount Vernon Cancer services. Many of the buildings are not in a good state of repair, there are limited support facilities on the site, and concerns have been raised in relation to the...
The Flu Jab - Protect Yourself and Those Around You
Every year flu kills 11,000 people in the UK and hospitalises many more. With Covid cases on the rise, 2020’s flu vaccination programme will be the biggest ever. This year, it’s even more essential that we protect people and do all we can to support the health and care system. Many more people are...
Restoring Elective Care
The North West London Health and Care Partnership writes with an update on restoring elective care across the region. The letter is attached below.
Harrow Carer Card
Voluntary organisations in partnership with Harrow Council and unpaid carers, are pleased to share that the Carer Card is now available to all people (of any age) who provide unpaid care and support to a vulnerable person living in Harrow. The card has three main focuses: 1 - To recognise the...
Protect yourself and those around you with the flu vaccination
The NHS in North West London has produced guidance on accessing this year's flu vaccincation. Click here to find out more .
Face Coverings: When to wear one and how to make your own
The government has produced official advice and guidance on face coverings. Click here to find out more .
'My Right to Healthcare' Cards - Available for your Clients and Service Users
A message from our colleagues at Groundswell, a national homelessness charity: "As a result of unprecedented measures being put in place to deal with Covid-19 our research has found that many people experiencing homelessness have found it difficult to register with a GP and access primary care...
Your Views On Hospital Discharge?
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the usual processes that hospitals follow to discharge people from their care changed to help free-up beds. While this has helped the NHS manage the demand created by Coronavirus, Healthwatch England wants to know how this is working for patients and their loved...
Harrow Mental Health Community Services - What is Your Experience?
The Harrow Community Mental Health service would like to understand your experience of accessing mental health services during the pandemic and lockdown. The Coronavirus pandemic has brought about some significant changes to how people access health services and Harrow Community Mental Health...
Community Voices Survey: Share your experience about the impact of Covid-19
Community Voices would like to collect stories from our Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (BAME) residents, community representatives, faith leaders, staff and health and care leaders about how they are coping during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 appears to be affecting BAME communities...
Transport for London: Advice on Face Coverings
Face coverings must be worn for the full duration of journeys on the public transport network, including inside stations. Click here to read the latest guidance and advice from Transport for London (TfL). Exemption Cards: Exemption cards are not available at TfL stations, but if you call 0343 222...
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Healthwatch England has produced guidance on what you can expect, when it’s time to leave hospital. Click here to find out more .
