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8 September 2021

Advice and Information

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World Alzheimer’s Month – raising awareness and challenging stigma

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma.

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World Hepatitis Day – July 28 – Why Hepatitis can’t wait

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day and with 1.4 million deaths per year from Hep B and C, it’s important to understand more about this virus and to take action.

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Listening can save lives and help prevent suicide

People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.

Healthwatch Slough annual report 2020-2021

Annual Report 2020 - 2021

Headline: Then and Now – Healthwatch Slough Annual Report

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Diabetes Awareness week

14th to 20th of June is diabetes week

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Slough residents tell us What Matters Most when it comes to health and social care services

The What Matters Most survey ran from March to May 2021 and 101 people shared their views and experiences with us. A big thank you to everyone who participated.

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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.

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Making Caring Visible and Valued this Carers Week (7–13 June 2021)

During Carers Week 2021 Healthwatch Slough is inviting health and care services, schools, employers and businesses across the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers in Slough.

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Your local NHS is here for you in a Covid safe way this Bank Holiday weekend

If you have a healthcare need this Bank Holiday weekend there are many ways you can access support.

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Pride Month June 2021

“Pride is about communities coming together in celebration, protest, unity and solidarity” - Stonewall

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

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