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The NHS in South East London is working alongside Citizens UK to find out what is putting pressure on people's health and wellbeing as part of the Anchor System programme -
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Learn more about the NHS campaign on 'widening our view' about asthma -
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Residents of older adult care homes and people who are housebound will begin receiving their covid and flu vaccinations as the NHS kickstarts the winter vaccinations campaign. -
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A fun and social day with free food, information stalls, workshops, a tea dance, activities and crafts for residents aged 50+ -
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Guy's and St Thomas's are developing a new strategy and are keen for patients and carers to have their say.
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Healthwatch Lambeth is hosting a workshop so local people can share their experiences.
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This year, we're marking World Mental Health Day with an event in Brixton on 18th October -
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Lambeth Community Connectors visited our offices so they could learn more about Healthwatch Lambeth and our current projects. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth was delighted to participate in Lambeth's Ageing Well Festival which launched Age Friendly Lambeth. -
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Have your say on the proposed future location of very specialist cancer services for children living in South London and South East England. -
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We marked World Mental Health Day by hosting an "Our Minds Our Rights" workshop with a range of speakers. -
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Lambeth Living Well Collaborative invites Lambeth residents to their Open Space event on Mental Health. -
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Use your voice to improve health and care in Lambeth! -
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We are inviting people along to our NHS Digital workshops to learn how to use the NHS App and get the most from the NHS App. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth are starting a new mental health project looking at recovery, the stage when people have been discharged from hospital and are back in the community. -
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There’s still time to have your say on the proposed future location of specialist cancer services for children who live in south London and much of south east England. -
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The latest Healthwatch Lambeth report explores the experiences of service users and carers when applying for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. -
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Happy holidays from Healthwatch Lambeth! Our office will be closed from 25 December-2 January. -
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This Health and Wellbeing Fair is for patients who have South Asian heritage i.e. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan heritage/backgrounds. -
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Our newest Healthwatch Lambeth report examines the hospital discharge system and identifies potential improvements throughout the discharge process. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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Need to find a dentist in Lambeth? Read on to learn how to access dental care near you. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth has today published "Trust Mother's Words," a report based on a research project funded by SEL Local Maternity and Neonatal services (LMNS) exploring the maternity care experiences of women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, refugees, migrant and asylum-seekers, women living in areas of high deprivation and women with learning disabilities. -
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The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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In March 2024, Healthwatch Lambeth launched the Lambeth Pulse: a monthly survey exploring the views of Lambeth residents on a variety of topics across health and social care. -
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Synnovis, a lab services provider, experienced a ransomware cyber attack on Monday, June 3. -
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After we shared people’s experiences of being discharged from hospital, NHS providers are now working alongside patients to develop accessible resources to help patients and carers better understand what to expect and to be able to navigate the process more easily. -
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Lambeth Council Adult Social Care is recommissioning its prevention contract. Preventative services are about supporting people to be proactive about their health and wellbeing. The aim of these services is to increase independence and reduce or delay the need for statutory care and support services. To shape the future contract, Lambeth Council would like to hear from you. Please share your views by completing the online survey within the webpage. -
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To ensure children and young people with SEND in Lambeth receive the best support possible, Lambeth Council are conducting their second Annual SEND Family Survey to collect information and your views to improve support and services for children and young people with SEND. The council are interested in your views across education, health and social care for children and young people from birth up to 25 years. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth is thrilled to present its Annual Report for 2023-2024, detailing a year of significant achievements and ongoing commitments to enhancing health and social care services within Lambeth. As your local health and social care champion, Healthwatch Lambeth ensures that the voices of residents are heard by decision-makers, contributing to meaningful improvements in care. -
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We are hiring! Apply to become the new CEO of Healthwatch Lambeth. -
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Have you been on a waiting list for specialist eye care in the past two years? This could be a waiting list for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or eye surgery. Whether you’re currently on the waiting list or you’ve already received treatment, we want to learn about your experiences of waiting for eye care – good or bad. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth is looking for new Trustees to strengthen our current board and are particularly seeking trustees with experience in the areas of finance, fundraising, evaluation, HR, public and patient participation and/or user centred design. -
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The NHS seasonal vaccination programme will return this autumn to help protect vulnerable populations against flu and COVID-19. Flu vaccinations begin in September and COVID-19 vaccinations will begin in October. -
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As we head into autumn, read this health advice article from Claire Grant, Pharmacy Manager at Day Lewis, Streatham. -
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Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today. -
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Lambeth Learning Disability Assembly (LLDA) invite you to their Forum meeting on 15 October. Please share it with people with a learning disability who might like to come. -
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Congratulations to Folake Segun, who has been appointed as the CEO of Healthwatch Lambeth. The move comes after four and a half years working as Director of Healthwatch South East London. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth publishes our report on healthcare waiting lists, based on our survey of residents and their experiences. The findings reveal significant impacts on patient wellbeing due to extended wait times and limited communication. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services? -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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This research explored the experience of mothers from Lambeth with mild to moderate mental health problems during the perinatal stage, before and after giving birth, and what support was available to them. -
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