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Volunteers' Week 2020
Volunteers' Week takes place 1st - 7th June every year. It's a chance to celebrate and say thank you for the contribution millions of volunteers make...
Supporting the Wellbeing of Children and Young People in Harrow during Covid-19
There are now many resources and websites offering guidance in relation to the wellbeing of children and young people during Covid-19. Find out more...
Getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak - easy read
NHS England has produced new easy read information on getting NHS help when you need it during the coronavirus outbreak. You can download the...
Domestic Violence Support Agencies
The document below contains links to national and local domestic violence support agencies.
Good Thinking - Tools to help your mental health
Good Thinking contains useful information, advice and apps, to help with topics including anxiety, sleeping, stress and mood. Partners include London Councils, Mayor of London, NHS, Thrive LDN and Public Health England. Click here to find out more .
Harrow Talking Therapies - Here to Help
Talking therapies, from Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a free service for people experiencing problems such as bereavement, depression or anxiety or who have experienced trauma during the Coronavirus outbreak. FInd out more in the flyer below. You can also visit the website .
Mental Health Awareness Week, 18th - 24th May 2020
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme this year is kindness. Click here to find out more . Also, why not check out the Coping Calendar from Action for Happiness - it offers 30 suggestions for coping, it's both colourful...
Dentists & Covid-19
NHS England and NHS Improvement have outlined advice and guidance in the documents below.
Health and Social Care Youth Survey
Engaging with young people in Harrow is a priority for us. We hope to learn about the health and social care experiences of local people aged 11-25. Fill out the survey below and help shape the support that young people need regarding health and social care services. Click here to take the survey .
Pharmacy opening times for May Bank Holiday
Bank Holidays can affect the opening hours of local pharmacies. A document has been produced with the opening hours for the pharmacies that have been commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement to be open as part of a pharmacy bank holiday rota for May. Click here to find out more .
Mental Health Service Recovery Pathway Review - Carers Questionnaire
Harrow Council is conducting a review of the community services within the recovery pathway, that it either directly provides or currently commissions to support adult mental health and wellbeing. The findings from the review will assist in shaping an improved support offer for residents, to enable...
What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. Healthwatch England has produced a useful article - containing advice from Refuge, Women’s Aid and Woman’s Trust. Click here to view .
The Learning Disabilities and Autism 'Grab and Go' Guide
The Grab and Go Guide has been designed in partnership with people with learning disabilities, families and nurses. It gives information that doctors will need if patients with a learning disability or autistic patients are admitted to hospital and struggling to breathe. It is not a replacement for...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS - 23 April 2020
Click here to view the Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS (23 April 2020).
Coronavirus & Ramadan
In 2020, Ramadan will be from 23/24 April to 23/24 May 2020. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims as it is when the Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours, meaning they abstain from eating, drinking or engaging in sexual...
Having a relative in Northwick Park Hospital with Coronavirus
A local resident offers some thoughts that may be of help to other families whose loved ones are being treated at Northwick Park Hospital. "This is based on my own recent experience and what helped me through this difficult journey. This is obviously limited to the ward where my loved one was...
Personalised Care Research Project
The NHS in North West London has launched a Personalised Care Research Project. Find out more in the flyer below.
Mental Health Service Review 2020 - Carers Survey
Harrow Council is conducting a review of the community services that it either directly provides or currently commissions to support adult mental health and well-being. The findings from the review will assist in shaping an improved support offer for residents, to enable them to maintain their...
NHS policy on the use of ‘Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate' forms
A series of recent news stories have drawn attention to health service providers seeking to obtain “do not attempt to resuscitate” (DNAR) forms from some groups of patients en masse. This is clearly against current national policy. This short briefing clarifies the existing guidance on the use of...
North West London GP practices open over the Easter bank holiday weekend
Over the Easter bank holiday weekend GP practices across North West London will be open on Friday and Monday, offering appointments from 8am to 6:30pm. Please note that while your GP practice is open for you to use, it is working differently and you should telephone in the first instance. Click...
Gynaecological cancer and coronavirus information hub launched
A message from the Eve Appeal: This is a particularly difficult time to be living with a gynaecological cancer, or to be experiencing any worrying symptoms. Decisions are being made across the NHS which impact cancer care, screening programmes and GP appointments, and women and their families are...
Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
Visit the Healthwatch England website for useful information on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
Call to Action - Community for Harrow East
An important message from Dr Reina Popat: Harrow East Primary Care Network (3 GP surgeries made up of Bacon Lane, Mollison Way and Honeypot medical Centre) are right now, going through their books, calling up their most vulnerable patients and asking them to stay safe in their homes, as well as...
Your NHS calls for a volunteer army - here's how you can help...
The nation is looking for 250,000 volunteers to help protect and support the most vulnerable from having to leave their home. Here's how your local Healthwatch can support the volunteer efforts against COVID-19. Click here to find out more .
Information on Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. Click here to view the latest Government advice . How long to stay at home if you have symptoms... Anyone with symptoms should stay at home for at least 7 days. If you live...
Enderley Road Patients’ Association Newsletter, Spring 2020
The latest news and events from Enderley Road Patients' Association.
Free Mental Health Resources!
The Healthy London Partnership would like to share the following resources available to support the mental health and wellbeing of local communities: Good Thinking Good Thinking is a FREE, NHS-approved website which has been used by over 400,000 people to help relieve anxiety, stress, low mood and...
Cancer clinicians cleared to return to work
Testing shows that a Mount Vernon staff member, suspected of having Coronavirus has been given the 'all clear'. All staff who have been affected and self-isolating will be contacted and given appropriate advice about next steps. Patients at Mount Vernon will be advised and normal service will...
