1. Stress Awareness Month

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  2. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  3. International midwifes' day

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  4. International nurses' day

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  5. Volunteers Week

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  6. Pride Month

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  7. Carers Week

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  8. Men's Health Week

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  9. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  10. World Breastfeeding Week

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  11. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  12. World patient safety day

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  13. International week of deaf people

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  14. International da of sign languages

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  15. World Pharmacists' day

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  16. Black history month

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  17. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  18. Dyslexia week

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  19. World mental health day

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  20. Developmental language disorder day

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  21. Movember

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  22. National stress awareness day

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  23. National self care week

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  24. Transgender day of remembrance

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  25. Carers' rights day

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  26. International day of persons with disabilities

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  27. International volunteer day

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  28. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  29. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  30. Patient Experience Report 2021-2022 Quarter 3

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    Read the report on patient feedback collected between October and December 2021 and the key findings emerging from the data.

  31. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  32. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  33. Enter & View Report - Shepherd's Bush Medical Centre

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    Report on our Enter & View visit to Shepherd's Bush Medical Centre in October 2021.

  34. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Patient Experience Report - Hospitals

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    Report on hospital experiences of people from different ethnic groups.

  35. Enter & View Report - Hammersmith Centre for Health

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    Report on our Enter & View visit to Hammersmith Centre for Health in October 2021.

  36. Enter & View Report - Fulham Centre for Health

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    Report on our Enter & View visit to Fulham Centre for Health in October 2021.

  37. Patient Experiences by Ethnicity - GP Practices

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    Report on experiences of GP services by different ethnic groups.

  38. Feedback on GP Online Consultations in North West London

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    Read about people's experiences of GP online consultations in North West London.

  39. Healthwatch H&F February Newsletter

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    Read about our work as well as the latest local and national health and social care news.

  40. Enter & View Report - Charing Cross Hospital Discharge Lounge

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    Report on our two Enter & View visits to the Charing Cross Hospital Discharge Lounge in October 2021.

  41. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  42. Patient Experience: A Two-year Comparative Analysis of GP Surgeries

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    Report comparing the patient feedback from the boroughs of Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham.

  43. Covid Vaccine Update

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    Read the latest update on Covid-19 vaccine to find out who is eligible for the Spring Booster dose.

  44. Healthwatch England's advice to Government on the NHS objectives for 2022-23

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    Using patient feedback from all Healthwatches in England including Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham, Healthwatch England has shared with Government the issues that should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read the recommendations.

  45. 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.

  46. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  47. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  48. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.