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BeWellChallenge

Take the #BeWellChallenge

Take simple steps to improve and promote good mental health and wellbeing.
Evidence shows that small actions can make a positive difference to mental health. It is important that we all make time to look after our physical…
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Get Your Child's Polio Vaccine

As fears of Polio have returned to the UK, it is more important than ever to ensure that your child is protected.
October polio vaccination clinics in Lewisham are available!

Children aged 1 to 9 years old in London are being offered a dose of the…
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Serious Violence Duty Survey

Lewisham Council are undertaking a public consultation to gather the views and perceptions of serious violence in the Borough.

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Executive Summary: Ladywell Unit, Enter and View Report

Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives carried out a visit in February 2023, to Ladywell Unit, based at University Hospital Lewisham. It houses two wards, Wharton and Powell, that provide services for women and men, respectively, with acute psychiatric illnesses. 
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Ladywell Unit (Powell Ward), Enter and View Report

Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives carried out a visit in February 2023, to the Powell Ward of the Ladywell Unit, based at University Hospital Lewisham. It provides services to men aged 18-65 with acute mental health problems. During the visit we talked to service users, staff, and management.
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