1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. The Personal Care Framework: Measuring The Impact. Interim Report 2016

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    IN 2016, Hounslow CCG and the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to undertake a report on the Personal Care Framework (PCF) with the original objective being to evaluate how successfully the PCF has been implemented in the borough.

  3. Evaluative Review of the Community Recovery Service and Integrated Response Service in Hounslow - 2016 Report

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    An evaluative review of the community recovery service and Integrated Community Response Service in Hounslow by Healthwatch Hounslow in 2016.

  4. The Personal Care Framework: Measuring The Impact. Final Report 2016

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    The purpose of this evaluative survey is to review the impact of the Personal Care Framework (PCF) being embedded in the service and care provision among providers and how this has been received by care users and their representatives.

  5. The Experiences of Integrated Care by Women in Ealing & Hounslow - March 2021 Report

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    Healthwatch Ealing and Healthwatch Hounslow were commissioned by NHS England to undertake a piece of research into the Integrated Care System regarding how women with multiple long-term health conditions, including a cardiovascular condition were supported by local services.

  6. Summary of Integration Index Report - September 2021

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    Healthwatch Ealing and Healthwatch Hounslow produced a Health and Care Experience profile about a woman with multiple health conditions, including recent experience of care for a cardiovascular condition.

  7. Workshop Reports: Over 65 Workshop - Chiswick Pier Trust July 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  8. New Medequip User Group Launched!

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    Your Voice in Health & Social Care (YVHSC) is working in partnership with Medequip to improve the quality of daily living for thousands of people using mobility equipment and aids.

  9. Workshop Reports: LTC Long Term Conditions Workshop - Hounslow Arts Centre September 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  10. Workshop Reports: Winter Health Workshop - Age UK Hounslow December 2019

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    Hounslow Clinical Commissioning Group (HCCG) has commissioned Healthwatch Hounslow to organise and help facilitate several workshops throughout the year. Each workshop will focus on a specific strategic priority of the HCCG.

  11. Free Information and Advice for Unpaid Carers in Hounslow

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    Harrow Carers are promoting a new service to Hounslow to unpaid carers where their target group is over 65. However, they can take referrals under this age.

  12. Grants to fund projects that benefit mental health or aim to prevent suicides

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    Rethink Mental Illness have been given over £230k to fund projects in North West London that aid mental health or aim to prevent suicides and approximately £27k of that is set aside to spend on projects in Hounslow. Rethink welcome collaborations and multi-borough applications as well as smaller neighbourhood-based initiatives.

  13. Enter and View: October 2022 - Bristol Court Extra Care Housing (Hounslow) Revisit

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    Bristol Court is a purpose-built extra care housing scheme with 94 beds, where residents have their own self-contained flat and front door with personal care and support services available (depending on their care package). On 11th October 2022 we visited the housing scheme and spoke to residents, family and staff following a previous visit in July 2021.

  14. Where to get help if you have had a fall or are at risk of falling

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    Falls are a common and serious health issue for older people, with around a third of all people aged 65 and over falling each year, increasing to half of those aged 80 and over.

  15. This Position is Now Closed

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    We are recruiting for an Operations and Research Manager (Maternity cover) to deliver all aspects of the Healthwatch Hounslow service in line with statutory duties, service specification, agreed KPIs and the YVHSC model of delivery.

  16. North West London residents invited to give their views on future model of care for community-based specialist palliative care

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    Building on previous engagement, local residents are being given the opportunity to review and respond to the proposed new model of care for community-based specialist palliative care for adults in NW London.

  17. Enter & View: July 2023 - Optima Care –New Heston Road

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    Optima Care, New Heston Road, is a 5 bedded detached house supported living accommodation/service for individuals with complex learning disabilities and/or autism. On 25th July 2023 the visit was conducted by one Healthwatch Hounslow Lead Authorised Representative.

  18. How Do We Build a Better System? By listening to You

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    Our new report, "The Public’s Perspective: The State of Health and Social Care", takes a step back from the media headlines and NHS data.

  19. Health & Wellbeing Activities For Hounslow's Over 60s

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    Calling Hounslow’s over 60s.
    It’s your chance to shine thanks to a series of fun fitness activities tailored just to you.

  20. Strength & Balance Classes - Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow on Mondays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  21. Strength & Balance Classes - Holy Trinity Church in Hounslow on Thursdays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  22. Strength & Balance Classes - Danehurst Activity Centre in Brentford on Fridays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  23. Strength & Balance Classes - St Leonard's Church in Heston on Thursdays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  24. Strength & Balance Classes - St Pauls Church in Hounslow on Mondays

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  25. Strength & Balance Classes in Hounslow to Reduce the Chance of Having a Fall

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    At StayActive4Life we believe that everybody deserves the help and support to live a more active and healthy life.

  26. Enter & View: October 2023 - Atfield House

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    Atfield House in Isleworth provides a range of accommodation and services for older people in need of support, from respite care to 24-hour residential care to intermediate care.
    On 30th October 2023, the visit was conducted by a team of Healthwatch Hounslow Authorised Representatives.

  27. Enter & View: February 2024 - Reliant Care –Whitton Road

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    Reliant Care, Whitton Road, provides supported housing and rehabilitation services for vulnerable adults who have mental illness, are trying to recover from substance abuse or alcohol misuse and who have learning disabilities.

    On 29th February 2024, a visit was conducted by a team of Healthwatch Hounslow Authorised Representatives

  28. Review of Falls Prevention Services

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    Healthwatch conducted focus group discussions with local residents to understand their perspectives and experiences of falls prevention services in the borough.

  29. Enter & View: October 2023 - Grosvenor House

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    The Grosvenor House is a residential care home for young adults with severe learning and physical disabilities. It's a six bedroom detached house purposely built for the care of young adults with severe learning and physical disabilities and complex needs.

  30. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  31. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  32. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  33. GP Registration for Homeless People - Mystery Shopper 2017 Report

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    During 2017, a Healthwatch Hounslow Mystery Shopper contacted GP surgeries across Hounslow to find out how easy it would be for a homeless person or someone who was living in the Borough as a temporary resident to register with their local GP.

  34. How Has Coronavirus Affected You? BAME Communities? August 2020 Report

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    This research project took place as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and the subsequent lockdown that took effect in England in March 2020. As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, Public Health England have identified thenegative impact of the pandemic on BAME communities. This report looks specifically at BAME data.

  35. How Has Coronavirus Affected You? Review of Recommendations Oct 2021 Report

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    One year on from the publication of our Covid-19 Report, we followed up on the recommendations from the reports. During the summer of 2021 we engaged with service providers and commissioners, to establish whether any of our report recommendations have been implemented.

  36. Improving the ability of BAME individuals to access and obtain support from Health and Social Care Services - April 2022 Report

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    The aim of this work was to further understand BAME health inequalities in the borough of Hounslow. The findings of this report have led to a series of recommendations made by Healthwatch Hounslow.

  37. Audit of GP Websites in Hounslow - January 2022 Report

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    A website audit of all the GP surgeries in the London borough of Hounslow was carried out during January 2022. Evaluations were be based on a set criteria assessing how effective Hounslow GP’s websites were in providing the expected information.

  38. Health & Wellbeing in Hounslow - May 2022 Report

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    During April and May 2022, the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to run co-production workshops, to gather insight from residents and stakeholders to inform the design of the new health and wellbeing service.

  39. Men's Health Week

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    Various activities are going on to mark 2022 men's health week. These events aim to create awareness of diseases common among men, including prostate cancer.

  40. Black History Month

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    We're supporting Black History Month by recognising the achievements and historical contributions of Black people within our communities. We have highlighted some of the stories of Black healthcare figures who deserve more widespread recognition.

  41. Women and Girls Network (WGN) Helplines

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    Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a free, women-only organization that supports self-identifying women and girls in London who have experienced gender-based violence or are at risk of violence.

  42. Support LGBTQ+ History Month

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  43. Celebrating the borough’s LGBTQ+’s history in February

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  44. All-ability cycling sessions to restart this Saturday at Inwood Park

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    All-ability cycling sessions at the Inwood Park Cycling Hub are set to restart this Saturday, 28 January and will now run every Saturday from 9:30am-3:30pm.

  45. Celebrating the borough’s LGBTQ+ history in February

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    February is LGBTQ+ History Month, which this year is themed Behind the Lens, celebrating the community's contribution to cinema and film.

  46. Chiswick stars go over the rainbow

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    Hounslow Council has installed a Rainbow Junction in Chiswick, consisting of four separate crossings in the colours of the progress pride flag.

  47. Celebrating the borough’s LGBT+ history in February

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    Hounslow Council will be hosting a special event in celebration of LGBT+ History Month on the afternoon of 10 February, from 1.30pm - 4pm at Hounslow House.

  48. Embrace Equity

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    Hounslow Council invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day with local community groups, residents and staff in what promises to be a fascinating afternoon on Wednesday, 8 March from 1.30pm.

  49. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.