1. 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.

  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. British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – Healthwatch England's response

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    More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

  4. 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.

  5. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  6. 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.

  7. Patient Experience Report 2022-2023 Quarter 2

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    Read the report on patient feedback collected between July and September 2022 and the key findings emerging from the data.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. What is Long Covid?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.

  13. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  14. Healthwatch H&F Annual Report 2021-22

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    We are delighted to publish our Annual Report for 2021-22. Read about the work we carried out and the impact we made in the local community.

  15. NHS to roll out Covid booster programme ahead of winter

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    NHS to offer a booster jab that targets the original strain as well as the Omicron variant.