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Join the Neurodivergent Monthly Social at Ignition Brewery!
The socials are private events in a protected space, where anyone who identifies as neurodivergent are welcome to attend. Parents/carers of some of their attendees also join.
They provide soft drinks and snacks, along with a variety of art…
They provide soft drinks and snacks, along with a variety of art…
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Healthy Hearts Fair on 27 May 2026
Join the Healthy Hearts Fair for a day focused on wellbeing, prevention and community support ❤️
Healthy Hearts events help local residents access free cardiovascular screenings, blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice in a welcoming…
Healthy Hearts events help local residents access free cardiovascular screenings, blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice in a welcoming…
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Dementia Action Week Event 23 May 2026
Join the Alzheimer's Society at their dementia inclusive event happening on 23 May 2026.
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Dementia Action Week Event 22 May 2026
Join the Alzheimer's Society at their dementia inclusive events happening on 22 May 2026.
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Mental Health Crisis Line Moving to NHS 111
From 1 April 2026, the SLAM Mental Health Crisis Line has moved to NHS 111. Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or concerned about a friend or relative should call NHS 111 for support.
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Our offices will be closed for two weeks over the Christmas season
Healthwatch Lewisham's offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday 19th December. We reopen at 9am on Monday 5th January 2025.
Check this post for information regarding opening times of useful services, free meals and support during the…
Check this post for information regarding opening times of useful services, free meals and support during the…
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Please sign our petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch
The NHS 10 Year Health plan proposes to abolish Healthwatch England and 152 local Healthwatch, and transfer functions ‘in-house’ to local authorities…
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Safeguarding Adults Reviewer Training Programme
If you currently work in safeguarding or are a student, you can access the Safeguarding Adult Reviewer’s training programme, run by the Social Care…
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Lewisham council housing resident roadshow event
Event information:
Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 2.30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Rd, London…
Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 2.30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Rd, London…
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Latest reports and publication
Annual Report 2025/2026
In 2025-26, Healthwatch Lewisham continued championing the voice of local residents - ensuring your experiences drive real improvements in health and social care services. Despite internal transitions, including staff changes, we have published 16 impactful reports, held 214 engagement activities, and gathered insights from over 3,774 people.
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Q2 Patient Experience Report 25-26
Each quarter, we publish the patient experiences we collect to help identify trends in the quality of care across services over time. In this reporting period, we engaged with approximately 1,059 residents across the borough, gathering their feedback from hospitals, GP practices, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and various community settings.
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