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  • Blog - Local Relationships at the Heart of the Vaccination Rollout

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 27/02/2021 in Blogs

    As I type this, according to the government, more than 20 million people in the UK have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. I had my vaccination a couple of weeks ago, and some of my family have had theirs over the last month or so. It feels...

  • Digital access to GP services- share your experiences

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/02/2021 in News

    It has always been important to access GP services. Whether you want a blood test, vaccination or prescription, a consultation with your GP is required. During the pandemic GPs have adapted the way they offer patient consultations. Whilst this has worked for some, others have Patients have contacted Healthwatch Barking...

  • Increasing Vaccine Uptake in Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic Communities

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 04/02/2021 in News

    A key focus for North East London is increasing the uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine by Black, Asian, Minority, Ethnic (BAME) communities. Local data indicates that so far there has been a much larger number of Asian and White population and smaller proportion of the Black population vaccinated, with more...

  • Welfare and Wellbeing - Domiciliary Care and Care Home Staff

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 27/01/2021 in News

    Caring for the most vulnerable people in our local community; people living in care and nursing homes and those that have care support in their own homes; has been an immense challenge for the local care sector throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns about the health and wellbeing of care home...

  • COVID-19 - Vaccination Questions & Answers

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 11/01/2021 in News

    There are a number of rumours and storys floating around on the internet about the COVID 19 Vaccines. Healthwatch has put together a Q & A document, including key messages, to inform and guide the public about the vaccines. You can find out more about here.

  • COVID Safe-Care

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 05/01/2021 in News

    We know that during the pandemic, many people have been worried about attending appointments at local hospitals. People are concerned about delays and cancellations for treatment and the health issues it brings on them. Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals has produced a video about safe care procedures when people...

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Programme in East & North East London

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 05/01/2021 in News

    The national immunisation programme for COVID 19 started on 8th December 2020. Based on clinical recommendation, the priority groups at the start of the programme and other information can be found here National COVID 19 Vaccination Programme - linked to the national programme, East London Health & Care Partnership has...

  • COVID-19 National Lockdown

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 05/01/2021 in News

    From 5th January 2021, Barking & Dagenham, along with the rest of the country, is put into lockdown measures by the government. This has a huge impact and implication on all citizen's lives. To find out about the latest guidance on What you Can & Can't Do in Lockdown, click...

  • Message from the CCG: GP appointments available over the Christmas holidays in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 21/12/2020 in News

    21 Dec 2020 GP appointments available over the Christmas holidays in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Knowing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help you get the treatment you need faster. You can get an appointment with a GP from 8am to 8pm on...

  • London have moved into Tier 4 on Sunday 20th December

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 21/12/2020 in News

    Barking and Dagenham and rest of London have moved to Tier 4. Please take a look at the table below to find out what you can and cannot do.

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