1. We take on a leading role in a new pilot project to reduce health inequalities nationwide with Healthwatch England

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    Imagine a project that not only facilitates conversation and idea-sharing between Healthwatch branches across the country, it also plays an important part in removing barriers that may prevent engagement work with minority ethnic groups and other minority groups…

  2. Digital health: how translation services can be improved

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    As the NHS moves more services online, we have been speaking to local patients, residents, and carers about how well digital tools work for them

  3. Statement on the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

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    We are committed to equality, inclusion, and fairness. We are opposed to all forms of racism, discrimination, and prejudice.

  4. How our Small Grants Programme helped community organisations in 2020

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    In January 2020, we launched our Small Grants Programme – a first of its kind project for our organisation. We wanted to reach people in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea who find it hardest to be heard in conversations about health and social care. We awarded the recipients of our grant £500 to complete engagement with groups from these communities.

  5. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  6. Vaccination: now offered to 12-15 year olds in schools

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    The vaccine is now being offered to all 12 to 15-year-olds and the NHS will be delivering the vaccination through schools. Schools are contacted with students of this age to arrange a date to vaccinate their students.

  7. What have we learnt from our recent COVID-19 engagement work with LEGS?

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    We have published a COVID-19 insight report in collaboration with LEGS. The report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on those who have had a stroke or who are living with a neurological condition.