1. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    People aged 56 and over 60 year olds are encouraged to participate in bowel screening as part of the National Age Extension Campaign for bowel screening.

  2. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Healthwatch England's new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  3. Many NHS Trusts not supporting equal access to care for deaf and blind people

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    New research shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.

  4. Evening and weekend appointments - when would you like to be seen?

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    North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is seeking your views about the best times and locations for GP (doctor) and nurse appointments in the evenings and at weekends.

  5. Integrated Care Systems come into force today

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    From today, 42 statutory integrated care systems (ICSs) will bring together GPs, hospitals, local authorities, and other partners to plan and deliver health and care services in their area.

  6. Register for the free Know Diabetes service

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    The Know Diabetes service works with GP practices in Hammersmith and Fulham and other West London boroughs to invite people with diabetes and those at risk of type 2 to sign up for the Know Diabetes service.

  7. All children aged 1-9 in London to be offered a dose of polio vaccine

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    North West London NHS to contact parents to offer children aged 1-9 a polio vaccine booster.

  8. Share your feedback about Social Prescribing

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    Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham has launched a new survey to find out the experiences of local residents that have recently used the social prescribing service in the borough. Please take a few minutes to share your story with us.

    The survey closes on Friday 31st March at 12pm.

  9. NHS North West London Health and Care Strategy: Residents' Forum

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    The NHS is in the process of creating a new health and care strategy for the eight
    boroughs of North West London, including Hammersmith and Fulham, and they want input from residents regarding the plan so far and what is important to the local communities. Share your views and be in for the chance of winning a £100 voucher!

  10. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccines

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    Measles cases are on the rise in London and North West London. Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccines.

  11. Junior Doctors to Hold 4 Days of Strikes from Aug 11th

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    NHS services will be under a huge amount of pressure leading up to and during these strikes. Hospitals will do everything they can to keep disruption to a minimum and will prioritise patients who need urgent and emergency care.

  12. Consultant Doctors Strike (24-26 August)

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    Please note: A Consultants' strike is taking place from 7am on Thursday 24 August, until 7am on Saturday 26 August. Some health services might be affected. Contact us or NHS for support.

  13. Healthwatch H&F marks World Immunisation Week 2024 with community outreach event

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    Healthwatch H&F is marking World Immunisation Week with a community outreach event to provide residents with more information about vaccines and give children the opportunity to get their MMR vaccines if required.