1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    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.

  3. 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.

  4. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  5. NHS Digital to collect patient data and medical records in England

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    From 1st September 2021, NHS Digital will begin collecting patient data and medical records from GP Practices in England.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. From New York City to Hammersmith and Fulham: Melissa reflects on her 6 week internship at Healthwatch H&F

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    Find out about Melissa Cohen's experience of working with Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham during her 6-week internship this summer!

  9. NHS vaccine programmes brought forward - check if you're eligible

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    NHS England is moving forward the timetable for the autumn COVID-19 and flu vaccine rollouts to next week due to a new Covid variant. Find out if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

  10. 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.

  11. GDPR Policy

    Report -

    Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.

  12. Complaints Policy

    Report -

    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  13. Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy

    Report -

    Find out about how we ensure all policies, processes and decision making within and on behalf of the organisation comply with equality legislation.

  14. Health and Safety Policy

    Report -

    Find out about our aims, plans and responsibilities for securing the health and safety of our paid staff and volunteers.

  15. Enter and View Policy

    Report -

    Find out about the statutory right granted to Healthwatch to enter and view premises providing health and social care services within the borough, and how the visits are carried out.

  16. Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy

    Report -

    Find out how we ensure confidentiality of sensitive information that we obtain as part of our work.

  17. Safeguarding Policy

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    Find out about our policy of Safeguarding of Children and of Vulnerable Adults.

  18. Have your say on your Healthwatch

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    We're asking residents across H&F to take a few minutes to tell us what health and social care issues matter most to you.