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The latest news and information from Healthwatch Camden.
Find out more about Endometriosis…the disease often mistaken for ‘bad period pain’
Over the next five months we will be running a series of awareness raising events led by doctors, healthcare professionals, as well as women who have experienced Endometriosis.
Worried about the recent outbreaks of measles?
There has been an outbreak recently of more than 200 cases of measles in the West Midlands, mostly in Birmingham, and there are concerns that without urgent action, we could see measles spreading rapidly in London and other cities in the UK.
Wanted: Volunteers!!
We are looking for volunteers to help us improve local health services. Would you like to volunteer for Healthwatch Camden?
NIHR obesity and mental health webinar
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will be holding a Ask the Expert online webinar about obesity and mental health on Tuesday 5 March, from 7pm-8pm. This free webinar event is for members of the public living in England. Attendees will be able to ask questions of leading specialists about the latest…
The NHS in North Central London is consulting on proposals to make changes to maternity and neonatal care and to children’s surgical services
The proposals for change have been developed by the North Central London Start Well programme which is working to review and improve maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services. A key aim of the programme is to help address the health inequalities we see between the communities in our area. Our proposals have been developed…
Choose the right NHS service for you and your family
The strikes are likely to have an impact on some NHS services and see some appointments disrupted. However, please attend your booked GP or hospital appointments unless you are told otherwise.
CQC releases inspection report on the Royal Free Hospital
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following a focused inspection of surgical services at the Royal Free Hospital in January.
CQC releases inspection report for Camden NHS Mental Health services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published two reports following an inspection of the community forensic mental health team at the Portman Clinic and specialist community mental health services for children and young people (CAMHS) at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust in January and February.
NHS doctors industrial action – our response
With junior doctors currently staging a four-day strike, we urge all parties involved to find a solution that puts patients first.
Information for Camden residents on industrial action in April
Information and advice for upcoming strikes.
Diabetes and Ramadan 2023
Information and advice from Diabetes UK.
Healthwatch launches new initiative on bowel and cervical screenings
We are proud to announce a new initiative encouraging Camden residents to book screenings for bowel and cervical cancers.