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England’s NHS app will be available to use as a vaccine passport from Monday, the government has said – but only for those who have had both doses of the jab.

Re-Instate has received long-term funding to support the development of its Living Well project.

Staff across south east London have given over a million vaccinations.

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

The lockdown imposed from March 2020 brought with it some radical changes to how people are able to access health and care services.

Twice-weekly free Covid lateral flow tests are now available to everyone in England without Covid symptoms, as recommended by the government and public health experts.

Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England responds on behalf of our staff and volunteers.

Healthwatch Bexley asked young people aged 11-25 years about the impact that Covid-19 has had on their emotional wellbeing with the aim of increasing awareness of support services that are available for young people.

Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

Healthwatch Bexley engaged with over 700 residents in the London Borough of Bexley to explore their views on the Covid-19 vaccine.

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever.

On Tuesday 22 February, the Prime Minister set the ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown. And from 8 March people will see restrictions start to lift as part of a four step plan.