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Covid-19 Insight Report: March to July 2020

The way health and social care services operate has been affected by Covid-19 with non-urgent treatment postponed, face-to-face appointments reduced and care homes and services limiting public access. .

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Government funded medicine delivery service ending 31 July

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government funded a delivery service through local community pharmacies to deliver medicines to people who were shielding and did not have anyone who cou

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Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

Working with National Voices and Traverse we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

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Tell us about your experience of leaving hospital during COVID-19

Giving feedback, both good and bad, can help improve services. #BecauseWeAllCare

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The doctor will zoom you now

The pandemic has seen a rapid roll-out of virtual NHS consultations. Working with National Voices and Traverse we've found out how they are working for people, and created tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments.

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Tell us about the effects of Covid-19 on your mental health

Please take a few moments to fill out our survey.

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Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

To respond to coronavirus, hospitals across the country had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

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Arti tells us her experience of maternity services during COVID-19

Arti thought that she'd experienced enough change in 2020 to last a lifetime... until she found out that she was pregnant. She tells us about her experiences of maternity services during the pandemic in the hope that others speak up and do the same.

Due to COVID19 services at Slough Walk In Centre have been temporarily suspended

Slough Walk in Centre remains temporarily suspended

Patients will still be able to access treatment for minor ailments via their GP surgery, which they can access by phone or online consultations.

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How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

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Maternity support during COVID-19

Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

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'Because we all care’ campaign

CQC, Healthwatch and partners have joined forces to launch ‘Because We All Care’.