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The NHS in England has published a ten-year plan setting its priorities for the future.

The Care Act 2014 is a law that came into action in April 2015 that sets out how people’s care and support is approached by councils.

Find out why vaccinating yourself against COVID-19 is important, how you can get vaccinated in Lewisham, and more.

The UK Government has agreed to introduce legislation for advance statements. Because Black people experience more forced care, it is important to work with Black people to introduce advance statements in a way that works for them.

Find out how health services are changing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what that means for your care.

Find out what you should do if you have symptoms of COVID-19, what local and national support is available to you and how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Frailty has been identified by Lewisham’s Health and Care Partners as an area for specific focus for integrated delivery.

HWL Patient Experience Report Q3 summarising patient experience gathered that quarter.

With all the changes to health and care services, it's not always clear where you should go to report an urgent issue, to make a complaint or for further information.

Research published in March 2022 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the COVID-19 crisis as unacceptable, even with the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.

Through our Patient Experience Programme, Healthwatch Lewisham was able to capture 1,177 patient reviews about local health and social care services between July – September 2021. Find out about what local residents told us about the health and care they receive by reading our report.

The Lewisham Disabled People's Commission has launched a survey across the borough to identify barriers faced by disabled residents in Lewisham.