23.02.2021
Surge testing to be deployed in New Addington
Surge testing to be deployed in New Addington, Croydon Working in partnership with the local authority, additional testing and genomic sequencing is being deployed to targeted areas within the CR0 postcode in New Addington, Croydon, read the full news story and update here.
View article10.02.2021
New Volunteer Role, available with the Asian Resource Centre Croydon
Expert Patients Program (EPP) Volunteer EPP Course Tutor Job Description This role is ideal for someone interested in making a positive difference to the lives of others. The Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a 6-week course for anyone living with 1 or more long term health conditions such as, COPD, diabetes, high blood...
View article10.02.2021
Healthwatch Croydon celebrates Student Volunteering Week
At HealthWatch Croydon we know how valuable volunteering is to our organisation. When students volunteer, we can help them to develop skills that they will be able to use throughout their career and give them a taste of what a career in public health looks like. Did you know that a third of the UK’s student population volunteer, this could be for a range of reasons; to give back to...
View article02.02.2021
Celebrating LGBT History month
Throughout February we are celebrating LGBT+ History month. The purpose of LGBT+ History Month is to celebrate LGBT+ people in all their diversity, and in doing so, educate against prejudice. The purpose of LGBT+ History Month is to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, the LGBT+ community while celebrating its achievements and diversity and making...
View article19.01.2021
Covid-19 Vaccine, Current Update
What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines UPDATED 18 January 2021 • The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They will give you the best protection against coronavirus. • The vaccines are part of our defence – we need to continue with hands, face, space. • The NHS will let you know...
View article07.01.2021
Beware of this Covid-19 Scam
There have been reports of a new scam where a person receives a text saying they need to book a vaccination appointment and it takes them to a fake NHS form which then asks for their bank details to prove their identity. The NHS will never ask for peoples banking information. There is a...
View article07.01.2021
Healthwatch Croydon submission to NHS Integrated Care Systems consultation
NHS England & Improvement are proposing a significant change to the way the NHS in England is structured, moving away from the Clinical Commissioning Group structure that has existed since 2013. There has been a public consultation which closes tomorrow. As Healthwatch Croydon, we have submitted today our response to the proposal and shared this...
View article06.01.2021
You cannot catch Covid-19 via the vaccine
From this week the NHS will begin administering the new @OxfordVacGroup/@AstraZeneca #COVID19 vaccine. The NHS will let you know when it’s your turn to have the jab. Please do not take any notice of misinformation via other non-NHS/ Public Health related websites. For the most up to date information please visit the NHS main...
View article23.12.2020
Croydon’s COVID-19 shielders feedback helps develop support service
Shielders said that overall service was good, but communication could have been better and some organisation more consistent. Friends and family had big role to play in supporting people. Mental health support is needed, particular for those who live alone. Croydon COVID-19 shielders shared their experiences on first lockdown to help deliver better services for...
View article17.12.2020
COVID Vaccine Information
COVID Vaccine Information Faq’s and downloadable information packs for the public. Info Pack: Why do I have to wait? Info Pack: What to expect. Info Pack: Guide for healthcare workers. Info Pack: Guide for Adults. · The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It will give you the best protection against coronavirus · The...
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