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December 2016 Health Update

National and Regional Issues National online survey for dementia patients diagnosed in last two years and their carers: This notes experiences of diagnosis, support and awareness.  It is open until 31st January 2017. London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: This service currently has higher waiting times than planned despite increased investment.  This affects achievement […]

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Health Updates

November 2016 Health Update

National Issues Nursing Home beds: Profit margins have reduced, compounded by the impact of the national living wage – the number of beds has reduced and no longer meets demand, the whole health and care system suffers – more emergency admissions to A&E, more delays in hospital discharge etc. Training places for doctors: The number […]

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One of the New A&E Rooms

New Children’s Facilities at Hillingdon Hospital

Boris Johnson MP has opened the new wing of Peter Pan ward at Hillingdon Hospital. This new extension contains four additional rooms, each of which has an en-suite shower room, a cot for a parent and all the necessary medical systems for a high-dependency patient. The next stage of works will refurbish the children’s outdoor […]

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