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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Camden.
TfL Consultations: Capacity improvements to Holborn station
We would like your views on our proposals to improve capacity and provide step-free access from street to train at Holborn station.
For full details and to share your views, please visit tfl.gov.uk/holborn-station-upgrade
We will be holding a public exhibition at the Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL at the following times…
Breast reconstruction awareness group
The London breast reconstruction awareness group (L-BRA) is a patient group set up by the plastic and reconstructive surgery department at the Royal Free London, providing information and support for women undergoing breast reconstruction as part of their treatment for breast cancer.
Breast show and tell BBC News
Healthwatch Camden Board meeting Monday 25th September 2017 – 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston Street NW1 1DF
If you would like to attend the meeting (being held in public) , please let us know by Friday 22nd September 2017.
email: info@healthwatchcamden.co.uk
Tel: 020 7383 2402
Camden Carers Service (CCS) Events Calendar & Information for Autumn
Please find attached 3 documents from Camden Carers Service for Autumn 2017:
1. Autumn events calendar (October – December)
2. Information on events (October – December)
3. Invitation to Camden Carers Voice meeting
Lastly, the next Mental Health Carers Support Group will take place on 20th October – rather than 13th October as mentioned in the autumn events calendar.
* Mental Health Carers Support Group takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month.
Healthy Living Week 25th to 29th September 2017
The St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre
Alongside our activities we”ll be giving out information and talking to people about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s run in London by the NHS Healthy London Partnership and employees are asked to pledge to do something towards healthier living.
New CQC research reveals lack of awareness over right to choose where to give birth
New research commissioned by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found that more women must be made aware of their right to choose their birth hospital.
CQC publishes findings from our programme of comprehensive inspections of GP practices
Care Quality Commission: publication today of our report ‘The state of care in general practice 2014 to 2017’ this gives the most detailed analysis yet of the quality and safety of general medical practice in England.
Healthwatch Camden Board meeting Monday 25th September 2017 – 6.30-8.30pm
Venue: St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre, 2 Ossulston Street NW1 1DF
If you would like to attend the meeting (being held in public) , please let us know by Friday 22nd September 2017.
email: info@healthwatchcamden.co.uk
Tel: 020 7383 2402
North-central London’s new NHS 111 app is now here. It’s safe, it’s fast, it’s accurate.
Introducing the brand new way to use NHS 111 in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. Get fast, free, urgent health advice in one easy-to-use app.
Simply download NHS 111 powered by babylon from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Fast, free health advice in a flash
NHS 111 powered by babylon is a digital service that gets you the right medical advice, when you need it. Download the app and register and you’ll have instant access to:
Round the clock health advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week
A confidential way to instantly access urgent advice and services
An easy way to take control of your health and medical concerns
Skin Camouflage Workshop – 19th October 2017
For non-infectious skin conditions (dermatoses) and scars e.g Acne, Vitiligo, Plaque Psorasis etc. We will take you through the skin matching process to identify the most suitable product and acceptable colour.
Want to lose weight?
Re-balance weight management programme at ‘The St Pancras and Somers Town Living Centre’
If you live in Camden or Islington, are concerned about your weight and feel ready to make changes to your lifestyle you may be eligible for Rebalance, our 12-week free weight management programme
Thyroid Friends London support group
Talk on Thyroid Eye Disease – 23 September 2017, 11am – 2pm, at Crown Court Church, Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5EZ
Please book your free place at this meeting here – it helps us to know numbers to expect.
http://thyroidfriends.weebly.com/