1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  3. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  4. Preventing infection in hospitals

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    From Monday 15th June in line with Government recommendations, outpatients and visitors attending hospital must wear a face covering at all times to help prevent the spread of injection and keep everyone safe.

  5. Those with serious conditions should still seek help

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    Data has shown that the number of people going to A&E has dropped, prompting concerns that the seriously ill may be staying away because of concerns about catching coronavirus, or not wanting to place additional burden on the NHS.

  6. Advice for parents during coronavirus

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    Whilst it is extremely important to follow Government advice to stay at home during this period, it can be confusing to know what to do if your child is unwell or injured. Parents should not delay seeking help or advice.

  7. Essential NHS Services remain available to everyone who needs them

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    In line with government guidelines, the vast majority of the public in Hertfordshire are protecting themselves and others from coronavirus by staying at home.

  8. Changes to outpatient activity made in response to Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak

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    Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, there have been local changes to the NHS provision of non-essential outpatient appointments.

  9. Restrictions to visitation made until further notice due to the Coronavirus outbreak

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    Following national guidance, there have been restrictions placed on most hospital visitation.

  10. Changes to hospital discharge in response to Coronavirus

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    The Coronavirus outbreak is placing huge press on our local hospitals. So that they can look after patients with acute needs, hospitals are changing the way patients are discharged

  11. Patients with Minor Injuries and Illnesses no longer treated at Lister Hospital as NHS Trust plans ahead

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    The Coronavirus outbreak is placing huge pressure on our local hospitals. So that they can look after patients with acute needs, hospitals are changing the way patients are discharged.

  12. NHS 111 First

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    To keep urgent NHS services safe and to make sure that they are available for everyone who needs them, an appointment system for urgent and emergency care is being introduced across the country from 1 December.

  13. Temporary change to opening hours for New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre due to COVID-19 pandemic

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    From today onwards (Monday 11 January), the New QEII Hospital Urgent Care Centre for minor illnesses and injuries in Welwyn Garden City will close its doors to new patients at 10pm every day. It will reopen at 8am every morning.

  14. Covid-19 safety measures stay in place at healthcare settings

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    Official message from NHS England - Anyone using or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and stick to social distancing rules.

  15. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

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    Big changes have been happening across England's health and care system.

  16. Shared Care Record - Connecting health and care information

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    The Hertfordshire and West Essex Shared Care Record connects GP practices, hospitals, hospices, out-of-hours/community/mental health services and adult social care information for health professionals.

  17. Did you know we can help with Social Care?

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    Many people think we only help with issues relating to health, but if you have concerns about Social Care services and need assistance or advice, we are here for you.

  18. Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust Patient Representatives

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    CLCH is looking for Patient Representatives to help improve services, develop new ideas, better understand diverse health needs and focus on what matters most to patients.