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NICE Public Involvement Update, December 2018
The latest news and updates from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
Christmas Gift Wrapping Service at St Annes and St Georges!
Introducing Christmas gift wrapping by Shopmobility Harrow. They will be at St Annes Shopping Centre from 17th - 20th December and St Georges...
Harrow Safeguarding Adults Board - Autumn Newsletter
The latest news from Harrow Safeguarding Adults Board.
Great BBC clip describes contribution of good, integrated rehab
This great BBC clip describing how good, integrated rehabilitation helps people to go home; recover; stay at home where they would rather be and makes best use of collective resources https://www.youtube.com/embed/uABDYfpH7pY
People's experiences of primary care
Healthwatch England Most people's first point of contact with the NHS and main source for medical care is their GP practice. When surveyed, most people say that they are satisfied with the care they get, but does this tell the full story? Asking people in more detail about their experiences can...
10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
HEALTHWATCH ENGLAND 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard . As appointment times can be limited, in several areas local Healthwatch...
1st December 2015 World Aids Day – The Time to Act is Now!
World Aids Day – The Time to Act is Now! Today, 1 December, is World Aids Day. AIDS stands for a cquired i mmune d eficiency s yndrome which can develop when HIV isn't treated and is caused by the gradual weakening of the immune system which leaves the body vulnerable to serious infections...
Chief Inspector of Hospitals recommends London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is placed into special measures
PRESS RELEASE England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals, Professor Sir Mike Richards, has recommended that London Ambulance Service NHS Trust should be placed into special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Overall, London Ambulance Service (LAS) NHS Trust has been...
Harrow CCG encourages local residents to Stay Well This Winter
People should protect themselves against flu by getting the flu vaccination. Those aged over 65, pregnant women, carers and people with a long-term health condition can receive a free flu jab from their GP or pharmacist. GPs are offering the nasal spray vaccine to children aged two to four years...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 24 London adult social care services
In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 24 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, 12 of these care homes and homecare agencies have been rated as Good, 11 have been rated as Requires Improvement...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 35 London adult social care services
In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 35 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, 21 of these care homes and homecare agencies have been rated as Good, and 14 have been rated as Requires...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 35 London adult social care services
In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 35 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, 21 of these care homes and homecare agencies have been rated as Good, and 14 have been rated as Requires...
A&E - for emergency use only - Marketing Focus Group
A&E pressure is growing, particularly during the winter period, but many people are attending A&E with minor illnesses,” says Dr Amol Kelshiker, Chair of Harrow CCG. T he inappropriate use of A&E has been the subject of a recent marketing campaign co-ordinated by the local NHS. The...
OPCARE Your new Posture and Mobility Services, formerly known as wheelchair services
As you may be aware Opcare have recently been awarded the contract to provide The Posture and Mobility Services by the Harrow and Hillingdon Clinical Commissioning Groups, within their areas of Harrow and Hillingdon. We are therefore writing to introduce ourselves and some of the improvements...
New CNWL Single Point of Access launches today
The new CNWL Single Point of Access, a one-stop entry point into adult secondary community mental health services for patients living in the North West London boroughs of Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster, launches today. The Single Point of Access will replace...
Online voting support for a grant for exercise classes harrow parkinsons sufferers
Voting closes on Tuesday 3rd November 2015 at midday. For full information and to vote: https://foundation.onefamily.com/projects/local-parkinsons-exercise-group/
CQC asks for views on future of quality regulation
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION: WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2015 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a discussion paper that sets out some of the choices it faces in responding to changes to how health and social care is delivered, so that regulation continues to help people receive...
Healthwatch Harrow interim move from 2nd November 2015
Please note that Healthwatch Harrow is moving to Harrow Mencap from Monday 2 nd November 2015. This is an interim arrangement until we move into Harrow College in a month’s time. The address will be c/o Harrow Mencap, 3 Jardine House, Bessborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3EX Our emails addresses...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 34 London adult social care services
26 October 2015 CQC inspectors publish ratings on 34 London adult social care services In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 34 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, 20 of these care homes...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 26 London adult social care services
In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 26 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, 12 of these care homes and homecare agencies have been rated as Good, 12 have been rated as Requires Improvement...
Most people are receiving good care – but strong leadership and collaboration are crucial to facing challenges ahead
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in England. This is the first time such a national assessment has been possible following CQC’s introduction of a tough, rigorous ratings system. Key findings include: • Despite...
Improving NHS productivity in elective care will reduce costs and cut the time patients spend in hospital
Productivity in elective care could increase if the NHS takes up recommendations in research by Monitor. The NHS could increase productivity in elective care significantly and cut the length of time patients spend in hospital, if it takes up recommendations in research by Monitor . The regulator...
CNWL Statement on the Wheelchair services in Harrow and Hillingdon
CNWL Statement on the Wheelchair services in Harrow and Hillingdon Central Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust has released a statement to apologise to families for a data error which led to them mistakenly sending letters to people who had passed away. Please see statement and apology below from...
Health and Wellbeing Engagement Event
Health and Wellbeing Engagement Event "Your Voice Counts" Question and Answer Session Public questions put forward to the Panel which were not answered on the day due to time constraints. To access the panelist comments to questions from public please click on the link below.
Chief Inspector of Hospitals rates services at West London Mental Health NHS Trust as Requires Improvement
England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated West London Mental Health NHS Trust as Requires Improvement following an inspection in June 2015 by the Care Quality Commission. A team of CQC inspectors and specialist advisors spent five days inspecting the services provided by the trust. The team...
Imperial College Health Partners (!CHP) - Managing Health at Home Survey
Despite being identified as the best health service in the world by organisations such as The Commonwealth Fund , we know that the NHS often cannot keep up with the pace of change, particularly new technologies. However, from speaking to patients, we know that there are lots of situations where...
Harrow CCG is looking for volunteers passionate about supporting people with diabetes
To support people living with diabetes, Harrow Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking for volunteers to train as patient educators to deliver diabetes education programmes to local residents. We are looking for people with an understanding of living with diabetes, and experience working with...
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 19 London adult social care services
CQC inspectors publish ratings on 19 London adult social care services In the past week the Care Quality Commission has published a further 19 reports on the quality of care provided by adult social care services across London. Following recent inspections, nine of these care homes and homecare...
