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30.06.2021
Over the next few weeks, you may see volunteers and NHS Staff in your area knocking door to door discussing the Covid-19 Vaccine. In going door to door we hope to speak to people who are unsure about Covid-19 vaccinations, listen to their opinions and answer any questions they may have. We also know some...
View article24.06.2021
Healthwatch Croydon has released a new report looking at the experiences of care home residents, staff and friends and family, already there has been a plan of action put in place to help improve experiences. New action plan for Croydon’s care homes based on residents, family, and staff experience Croydon Council have defined...
View article22.06.2021
If you have not had your vaccine yet, you can now do so with ease at one of Croydon’s many walk in centres. Find out more via the link below: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/covid-walk-in-clinics
View article16.06.2021
This week is Diabetes Awareness week, and Diabetes UK is encouraging those that have been affected by diabetes to share their stories using Hashtag #DiabetesStories to their social media profiles. The aim of this is to increase awareness amongst communities on how Diabetes can affect a person’s day to day life, it also rehumanises a condition that many thousands of people...
View article14.06.2021
We want to know from the people that matter, the residents of Croydon what we should focus on in the next year. We have devised a survey that will help you rank and pick the areas of health and social care you would like us to conduct projects around. Take the survey here>>>
View article10.06.2021
“Pride is about communities coming together in celebration, protest, unity and solidarity” – Stonewall Throughout June we are celebrating Pride month. The purpose of Pride Month is to recognise the influence LGBT+ people have had across the world and celebrate achievements. The LGBT+ community have made significant contributions to society, but there have been times where the community has been persecuted and discriminated against,...
View article09.06.2021
Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021 A project which allows patients to opt-out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt-out. Why would the NHS want to share patient data? The data held...
View article08.06.2021
Long Covid, do you know what it is? Or are you are a friend or family member currently being affected by the condition? Then take this snapshot poll: https://forms.gle/bRFHAAC1DjQPc7Ym8 We want to understand what understanding Croydon Communities has on Long Covid to raise awareness and capture the needs of those affected by the condition.
View article04.06.2021
Croydon residents have shared their experiences of the mental health impact of Covid-19, due to the work of young volunteers from Croydon College, which is published by Healthwatch Croydon today. Within the report we found some key challenges that were experienced by young people including: 60% said their mental health had been affected by...
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Find out all of the latest updates on the vaccination programme in Croydon on the South West London CCG's website: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/your-area/croydon/croydon-covid-19-vaccination-programme-update/
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Fundraiser by @BobbVenessa to seek £1500 for subsiding entry fees and purchasing books to give away. Croydon #Autism Conference https://www.gofundme.com/f/croydon-autism-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B3201-24hr-reminder-v5 @gofundme @TheVoiceNews @yourcroydon @CroydonBMEForum @CroydonGuardian @CroydonHTA @HealthwatchCR0 @MayorOfCroydon
📣 Calling all GP teams looking to improve access.
Our intro webinar for the London General Practice Access Guide & Manual is tomorrow at 5pm. Sign up here before noon: http://bit.ly/2X0jD1Z
Speakers from @NHSDigital,@NHSImprovement, @HealthwatchCR0 + more
Croydon Vision offering free Eye Health Checks at
The Whitgift Centre for National Eye Health Week. You’ll find them at The Wellness Centre, top floor of The Whitgift (opposite Waterstones) on
Tuesday 21st September, 11am-1pm and also
Wednesday 22nd September, 3pm – 5pm.
