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People Working in Care Homes - Mandatory Vaccinations
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 04/08/2021 in NewsToday the government has published guidance for people working in care homes that will make it manadtory in regulations from 11th November 2021, for all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus, before they can enter premises to work. Some key dates are that from 22nd July 2021,...
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COVID-19 hasn’t gone away – get tested, have the COVID vaccination
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 29/07/2021 in NewsAlthough most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we must all continue to be cautious and take steps to limit the spread of the virus. This is why it is important we all take steps to keep ourselves and others safe. The Barking and Dagenham site link here gives more detail...
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COVID-19 - A Timely Reminder from Transport for London
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/07/2021 in NewsSummer holidays are here, the schools are shut for 6 weeks and with the much anticipated weather - the people of Barking & Dagenham are going to be looking to get out and about using the London transport system via Buses and Trains. When doing so, TfL needs to remind...
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Helping Older People in Barking & Dagenham Get More Active
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/07/2021 in NewsWalking is a great first step for older people who do little or no exercise and who want to be more physically active. It is low cost and doesn’t require any special clothes or equipment. Regular walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and...
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Step 4 – Lifting of Covid restrictions from 19th July 2021
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/07/2021 in NewsThe legal obligations placed on people to follow the restrictions laid down by the Government for the Covid pandemic will be removed and replaced by guidance and advice for what people should consider when keeping safe from Covid 19 due to changes that might occur in the future with the...
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NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/07/2021 in NewsLocal Barking & Dagenham GP and North East London Clinical Commissioning Group chair - Dr Jagan John - has emphasised the message from England’s chief nurse that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules, even though Covid restrictions end...
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Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham - Annual Report 2020/21
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 30/06/2021 in NewsAfter the most challenging year, Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are pleased to submit our Annual Report for 2020/21. See the the difference that local people make when they tell us about their experiences of the local health and care system over the last year. It started with you! If you...
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Blog - Can general practice learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 18/06/2021 in BlogsOver the last 2 years, concerns raised by local residents about GP services has been the number one reason why they contacted Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham - accounting for a third of all the reasons why we are contacted by the public. Before the COVID pandemic, services at general practices...
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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 31/05/2021 in NewsNew data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown. Access to NHS dental care continues to be a problem for people across England, with Healthwatch recording a 22% rise in calls and complaints about dentistry...
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GP Services in Barking & Dagenham - Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 28/05/2021 in NewsWith the late Spring bank holiday upon us, Healthwatch can advise that GP services for the borough are available to local people if they need to contact a doctor. This is the information about GP services from the CCG during the holiday.
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