1. 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.

  2. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. Temporary Relocation of Some Western Eye Services for Essential Fire Safety Improvements

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    Following an expert review of fire safety at the vacant Samaritan Hospital, which is adjacent to the Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare have taken the precaution of relocating some services from the Western Eye Hospital while a more detailed investigation and remedial work takes place.

  6. Next steps set out for Western Eye Hospital following temporary relocation of services

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    Following a review of safety at the vacant Samaritan Hospital, adjacent to the Western Eye Hospital, at the end of November 2021 the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust took the precaution of immediately relocating some services from the Western Eye while more detailed investigations took place.

  7. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Proposed change to specialist infectious diseases inpatient care

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    Patients, carers, service user groups, and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on the proposal to move Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s specialist infectious diseases inpatients service.

  8. 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.