1. EU Settlement Scheme- help for local residents

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    Help is available for Lambeth residents who need to complete an application for the EU Settlement Scheme. 

  2. AT Medics

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    Healthwatch across south-east London are aware of the sale in Feb 2021 by AT Medics of 8 GP surgeries to Operose Health, owned by US private healthcare company Centene Corporation, and the media interest this has generated.

  3. Understanding Lambeth’s LGBTQI+ communities in times of COVID19

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    The London Met University are carrying out research into the affect of covid19 on health and wellbeing in the LGBQI+ community and are looking to hear from Lambeth residents about their experiences during the pandemic.

  4. The South East London Healthwatch Patient Group

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    Following a successful recruitment process, local Healthwatch in south east London have established a Patient Group to provide the added value of patient and public experience through a regional lens.

  5. VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence

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    Healthwatch' new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. We want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.

  6. Our Annual Report 2020-21

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    Find out in our Annual Report about how we have made a difference for people in Lambeth, our resources and how we have engaged and supported people in 2020-21.

  7. Have your say on issues affecting GP services in Lambeth!

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    Can you help us prioritise the most important issues affecting GP consultations?
    We’re keen to hear from patients registered at an NHS GP practice

  8. Healthwatch Lambeth shortlisted for network award

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    · Local health champion is shortlisted for the creation of the South East London Healthwatch Director in major national awards scheme

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  9. Survey results show high levels of concern about COVID-19 remain among health service users

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    In May 2021, 1,501 people told the Joint Programme for Patient, Carer and Public Involvement in COVID Recovery how they felt about using NHS services during the pandemic, now, and in the future.

  10. Staying well through winter: be prepared

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    Winter can be a challenging time. Viruses spread more easily. Cold and damp weather can aggravate existing health problems and make us more vulnerable to respiratory infections. But there’s lots you can do to prepare yourself and stay well.

  11. Putting people's wishes at the heart of care

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    Most people leave it too late to make their wishes known. Our work on advance care planning gives local people and services the tools they need to talk about the care and treatment that’s right for them.

  12. Reducing delays for children and young people in care

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    Our work with Lambeth's social care teams addressed the delays in assessing the health needs of children in care. This has led to a 50% increase in the number of children being assessed on time.

  13. Improving support for young people with mental health needs

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    Young people told us about challenges during their transition to adult mental health services. This led to the recruitment of transition workers to help coordinate their support, ensuring services are responsive to their needs.

  14. Annual Report 2021/2022

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    Our Annual Report for 2021/22 is out now! See how your feedback on health and social care services in Lambeth helped us influence local providers and make services better.

  15. Autumn COVID Booster Jabs Now Available to Over 65s

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    Covid boosters now available to carers, pregnant women and over 65s in Lambeth

  16. Join Us At Our Autumn Outreach Events

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    Come and meet members of the Healthwatch Lambeth team and discuss your experience of healthcare in the borough

  17. NHS urges parents to book children in for essential MMR vaccination

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    NHS to remind parents and carers of routine MMR vaccinations for children with information campaign beginning next week

  18. Children Aged 1-9 Offered Polio Vaccine in Lambeth

    Advice and Information -

    Find a Polio vaccination site near you

  19. NHS Urges Six Million People to get Covid Booster Jab

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    At risk groups and over 65s to be reminded about Covid-19 autumn booster next week

  20. NHS launches new online site finder for Monkeypox vaccines

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    NHS launches a new online vaccine site finder to make it as easy as possible for eligible people to get monkeypox jab

  21. The Survivors Trust and Brook Collaborate on #CheckWithMeFirst project

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    Organisations collaborate on #CheckWithMeFirst project to help raise awareness of the challenges that young survivors of sexual abuse, assault and trauma may face when accessing healthcare appointments

  22. Maternal Mental Health Care – What's Your Experience?

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    Healthwatch England to survey experience of maternity services and mental healthcare

  23. Get the Latest Covid-19 Advice & Guidance

    Advice and Information -

    For information on Covid-19, Lambeth Council's guidance pages should point you in the right direction. If you need more help, call or email us for further support.

  24. Healthwatch Lambeth Enter and View at The Well Centre

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    Healtwatch Lambeth to co-facilitate Enter and View visit to young person's service in Herne Hill

  25. South East London ICS Launches #FreeYourMind Campaign

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    Healthcare body launches the #FreeYourMind campaign to promote self-care around mental health

  26. NHS Offers Second Monkeypox Vaccinations to Eligible Residents

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    Almost 68,000 people have been vaccinated against monkeypox since the first cases in this outbreak were identified in England in May this year

  27. Dentist Pay Increased Following Healthwatch Advocacy

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    Increases in pay will help dentists treat patients needing most complex treatments

  28. Take Part in a study on Doctor/Patient Communication

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    Healthwatch Lambeth has teamed up with University of Cambridge's THIS.Institute on a programme aimed at improving doctor communication during diagnosis

  29. Rollout of testing at A&E sites identifies hundreds of new HIV and Hepatitis cases

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    NHS programme identifies conditions and helps patients seek early treatment

  30. Group A Strep – What do I Need to Know?

    Advice and Information -

    A short guide for parents and carers

  31. Nursing Strikes – What Do I Need to Know?

    Advice and Information -

    A short guide on the Royal College of Nursing strikes in December 2022

  32. Access to Annual Health Checks and COVID-19 Vaccine Report

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    Our latest report is out now! We met people with learning difficulties, autism and severe mental illness (and their carers) to discuss access to healthcare checks and Covid-19 vaccines.

  33. Mind Launches Side By Side Service

    Advice and Information -

    Online community offers users a safe space to talk about mental health experiences