Healthwatch Redbridge

Use this new service to keep in contact with your friends and family who are in hospital. Write your message: https://bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/thinking-of-y ou

https://www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but it's still easy to get NHS help using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
This page has information to help you:
... :: contact your GP :: order repeat prescriptions :: manage long-term conditions :: maintain your mental and physical wellbeing
If you need an NHS service, try to do it online first. If you cannot get what you need this way or do not have internet access, try asking a friend or family member to help you, or speak to your GP surgery on the phone.
more...https://www.nhs.uk/health-at-home/
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Support available during the pandemic The work of local charities and community groups is vital at the moment. Continuing to provide services is a challenge. But many groups are continuing their work, or working in new ways. Here's a directory of available services.
... Wellbeing support and shielding the vulnerable Redbridge Council’s wellbeing service is available to help and support the elderly and vulnerable who are at greatest risk from coronavirus in the borough. The people who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus are those with an underlying health condition. Tel: 020 8708 5555. open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.
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Dr Kevin Cleary, Deputy Chief Inspector (Mental Health), updates in this blog about how CQC will be protecting people’s safety, human rights and equality during the pandemic.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we will be focusing our activity where it is needed most in order to support staff to keep people safe during a time of unprecedented pressure. This means concentrating on areas where we see that the risk to the quality of care is the highest and where... we can make the biggest difference. While routine inspections have been stopped, regulation still has a critical role to play, especially in environments where people are detained. Our Mental Health Act Reviewers will still be conducting checks remotely and will still complete site visits if they identify concerns.
more: https://bit.ly/2XfrIhA
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NHS England has asked all pharmacies to open on Good Friday & Easter Monday to deal with patients requiring medication to help the fight against coronavirus.
Not all pharmacies will be able to open but there should be more open than usual at the weekend: https://bit.ly/3dYUCsk

Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak is going to have an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention.
It may be difficult, but by following guidance on social distancing, or staying at home, you are helping to protect yourself, your family, the NHS and your com...munity.
more...https://bit.ly/3aNSUIe
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Tell the NHS about your current experience of coronavirus This survey will help the NHS understand more about how and where coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people currently.
By answering some quick questions, you can help the NHS plan its response to coronavirus.
... https://www.nhs.uk/coronavirus-status-che cker
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