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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Camden.
Bowel Screening: It’s Like Having an MOT!
“I would definitely encourage other people to do it. It’s like having an MOT”, says local resident, Inigo, aged 52, who works as a Chief Technology Officer in an IT company and a well-established DJ. “If you’re offered it, take it”.
The 10-Year Health Plan & The Penny Dash Review: What it Means for Patients and Healthwatch
The 10-Year Health Plan for England, as well as Dr Penny Dash’s independent review of Patient Safety have now both been published. Here is what it means for you and what our response.
📣 Have Your Say on Emergency Surgery for Babies and Very Young Children
📣 Have your say: Emergency surgery for babies and very young children
Waits for ADHD are ‘Unacceptably Long’ Says Report
A report published by the ADHD Taskforce on 20 June has stated that wait times for assessments for ADHD and therefore ADHD diagnosis are unacceptably long, and that there must be more support for those who are waiting
Prescription Cost to be Frozen at £9.90 for 2025 and 2026
The government has announced it is to freeze NHS prescription charges in England, for the first time in 3 years, keeping the cost of a prescription at £9.90.
Don’t Miss Our Volunteer Training Day on 13 May: What You Learn May Surprise You!
Don’t miss our Volunteer Training Day on Tuesday 13th May 12-5pm! Hear from expert speakers; get to network; learn new skills which can be transferred to other careers and enjoy a complementary lunch!
Free Wellbeing Day 1st May!
Put you and your family’s wellbeing first and come along to the Castlehaven Community Hub on the 1st May. Hear from a Camden GP on how to spot cancer early, get your blood pressure checked, enjoy a free lunch and have a browse around the stalls.
Looking for People with Lived Experience
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are wanting to improve their guidelines. And are looking for someone who has experienced being aggressive or violent due to a mental health condition.
Share Your Experiences of Smoking…
Even when you know it’s bad for your health, smoking is still hard to quit. Especially without support.
Camden Council are running a series of research sessions to understand more about how to improve stop smoking support in Camden. Particularly for certain communities.
Healthwatch Survey – Do you find your GP Website useful?
Healthwatch Enfield would like to hear from residents in Enfield, Haringey, Camden, and Islington about their GP practice website. Your feedback will help us to understand how you currently use your GP practice’s website and how it can be improved to meet the needs of patients. This survey focuses on your experiences accessing information about…
Join Us and Make a Difference in Camden
We are currently looking for different types of volunteers including:
Enter and View volunteers, who receive training to become authorised visitors to local health and social care services
Research volunteers, for students or graduates who would like to help carry out research reports
All travel costs will be reimbursed and there may be opportunities for benefits and rewards.
Royal Free Now Merged With North Middlesex
The 1st of January this year saw North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust join forces with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. There will be no significant changes for patients from day one, but the Royal Free have said that merging together will allow them to “to go further and faster in improving services…