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It is normal to feel worried during these difficult times. For some people, especially those who were already dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, these times can be particularly hard.
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We want to know what you think about our proposal to move adult inpatient mental health services from Lambeth Hospital, in Landor Road, Lambeth to new, high-quality facilities on the Maudsley Hospital site, in Denmark Hill, in Southwark. -
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University College London have launched a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK. The aim is to understand the effects of the virus and social distancing measures, and to track people's Mental Health and loneliness. -
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With the new Clinical Commissioning structure in place this month, our new South East London Healthwatch Director Folake Segun will ensure that the six Healthwatch across the region have a joint impact to ensure local people are represented. -
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Lambeth Educational Psychology Service has put together some advice and guidance for parents and carers about how to support the wellbeing and learning of their children during the coronavirus outbreak. -
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Black Thrive has teamed up with a number of South London organisations to answer the Government call for evidence that the COVID 19 pandemic is causing additional issues in protected communities.
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WLM St Luke’s has compiled this guide with information and links to help people sort out money problems, cut costs and apply for benefits at this difficult time. Please pass it on to friends, family, neighbours and colleagues who may find it useful. -
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Dementia is a disease of the brain and reduces the capacity of people to reason and make choices. So the UK and global response to Coronavirus 19 is particularly challenging for families and people living with dementia. -
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Doctors in Lambeth are asking patients not to put off contacting their GP surgery if they need to consult a doctor or nurse. -
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Even in these difficult times, it’s important to understand your rights and care options so that you can make informed decisions and get the support you need during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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There are numerous surveys, questionnaires and other research going around now, to understand people's experience with COVID-19, health services, the lockdown and more. Here's a list to help you understand which ones might be relevant to you. -
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It’s Dying Matters Week 11th-17th May, an annual national awareness-raising week which aims to promote the importance of talking about death and dying. -
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Accurate and accessible information plays a very important role in keeping people safe and preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Here are some resources in various languages to help spread information to people from different backgrounds. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth wants to hear from local people about your health and care experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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To celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, our Volunteering Coordinator Ellie Munari wrote a few thoughts. -
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With the lockdown, many people experience reduced care and online sessions, and there is a restriction on company during visits and labour. This can cause worry and have an impact on pregnant people's mental health. -
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Our monthly newsletter aims to keep you updated about local health and social care services, support available in the community, changes happening as well as opportunities for Lambeth people to #HaveYourSay.
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We held a one-hour webinar for people to find out what it’s like to get coronavirus , the different treatment and care options, and ways to tell people now what you would or wouldn’t want if you became very ill with Covid-19 or other conditions. -
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Central London Works (CLW) is a voluntary employment support programme designed to help residents of London boroughs including Lambeth, with a health condition (or who are long-term unemployed) manage their health conditions and look for employment. -
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The new Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Sexual Health Partnership aims to increase awareness of sexual health promotion services available to people from BAME backgrounds in the boroughs. -
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We held a webinar on what its been like for local residents in Lambeth care homes, and the people looking after residents during this time. We hear from some care home managers, NHS teams supporting the homes, and the comissioning team. -
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Advocacy helps you to have your say. From 1st July 2020 all statutory Independent Advocacy for people aged 16 and over in Lambeth is provided by the Advocacy Hub on behalf of Connect Lambeth. This service is funded by Lambeth Council. -
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Welcome to our 2019-2020 Annual Report. Our vision is that Lambeth people have their health and care needs heard, understood and met. Find out what we've achieved in 2019/20 to make this happen, and what we've got planned for next year. -
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For this year's virtual Lambeth Country Show, we've put together a short video explaining what we do and why we want to hear from YOU! -
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From June 15 face coverings have been required on public transport across the city. But some people are exempt from wearing a face mask, including people with physical or mental impariment or a disability, if you are traveling to escape harm & more. -
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We spoke to social care staff about the health assessment process of children who are in the care of Lambeth Council. The aim was to identify how the service could be improved and reduce delays in assessments. -
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Has covid-19 made you think about what care and treatment you would or wouldn’t want if you became very unwell? Lambeth residents can get free help to record your future wishes now in an advance care plan. -
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We held a webinar about a mix of online and phone-based activities to stay connected from home. -
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We held a webinar with some tips, information on what support is locally available during this time for parents of young children and what to expect if you’re expecting in Lambeth. -
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Would you be happy to share your experience about raising concerns about care? Healthwatch and the CQC want to hear from people over 55, carers and people with learning disabilities about their experience of healthcare services during COVID-19. -
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NHS London wants to hear from children and young people who have experiences with using cancer services in London and South East England, as well as their families and carers; following the most recent review of the services in January 2020. -
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The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) is running a series of events aimed at achieving anti-racism and equity in South London and Maudsley mental health services. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth engaged with children and young people aiming to hear their views on the Lambeth Council’s SEND and Inclusion Strategy. -
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We spoke to women who gave birth at King's during lockdown to explore in more depth how mothers have been affected by the pandemic focusing on their experiences of maternity care services during pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period. -
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In October 2020, we held an online event with South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM) and Black Thrive for local people to explore the inequalities linked to vascular dementia experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities. -
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Qwell is a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults over 26 from digital mental health pioneers Kooth. -
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We held a webinar on 23rd February with representatives of Public Health Lambeth to discuss action on food poverty in Lambeth. -
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Could you be a governor at Guy’s and St Thomas’? Nominations are open for the 2021 elections. A virtual awareness session is being held for prospective governors at 11am on 19 March.