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Patient and Public Voice Expert Adviser vacancies
The National Quality Board is recruiting for two Patient and Public Voice Expert Advisers to join as members to the National Quality Board (NQB) for 12 months from February 2021-February 2022.
14 December 2020
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Covid Mental Health Summary Report
Healthwatch Slough conducted an online survey to investigate how our local population coped with their mental health and wellbeing during lockdown, where people were going for help and support and if there were any obvious gaps in service provision.
30 November 2020
Report
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Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
30 November 2020
Advice and Information
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Interpreting Services Engagement for British Sign Language (BSL)
Quality interpreting services can greatly help reduce people’s barriers to accessing the health services they need.
23 November 2020
News
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Live Self Care for Life
Tips, advice and guidance on self care, and how to ‘live’ self care for a happier, healthier life
17 November 2020
Blog
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.
19 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Wake up to Homelessness
The numbers of people sleeping rough are on the rise, and with winter approaching and Covid-19 rising, it’s more urgent than ever to support the homeless.
9 October 2020
News
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Guide for reducing the risk of skin breakdown
Do you or somebody you know spend long periods of time lying down or sitting in the same position? Download the guide on how to reduce the risk of skin breakdown (pressure ulcers)
8 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Flu Vaccinations 2020
Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. This year the government is offering more people a free flu vaccine than previously.
2 October 2020
Advice and Information
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Launch of #Fit2FightCovid campaign
The campaign focus on helping protect residents health and improve their immune system
18 September 2020
News
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Live or work in Slough? Become a #OneSlough Community Champion
With so many Covid-19 messages floating around social media, knowing who or what to trust can be confusing.
9 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can affect anybody, including younger people. In the UK, there are around 850,000 people with dementia. Out of those, over 42,000 people aged under 65 live with dementia.
8 September 2020
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