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Celebrating the value of lived experience involvement in…
Celebrating the value and impact of Lived Experience Involvement in designing and transforming health and…
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NHS Patient Entrepreneur Programme
Are you a patient or family carer whose experience of health care services or of a long-term health condition…
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Over the course of three months, I have learnt valuable transferable skills and gained further confidence in oral communication by assisting in engagement work.
Latest reports and publication
Attendance of Babies and Children Attendance (aged 0-4) to West Middlesex University Hospital A&E Survey Report
In recent years, A&E attendance among 0–4-year-olds has continued…
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‘You Said’ – Next Steps Report on Section 42 Adult Safeguarding Experiences in Hounslow
Healthwatch Hounslow, commissioned by the London Borough of Hounslow…
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Advice and information
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP…
Help with your resolution to quit smoking
This new year are you looking to quit tobacco for a less harmful alternative?
MMRV vaccine explained: Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Chickenpox
GP practices now offer children a combined MMRV vaccine at 12 months and 18 months of age in the UK. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps,…
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