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Cafe Neuro ~ Freedom To Be: The Burnout Rest & Reset Sessions - Friday 17 July
Café Neuro CIC are hosting free peer-led sessions & professionally facilitated workshops for late diagnosed neurodivergent women & those living with chronic illness.
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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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2026 one-off MenB vaccine programme
In response to the recent meningitis outbreaks, a time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available now for eligible young people, including those who…
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Lewisham Holiday Activity and Food Programme is now live
Lewisham Council has been awarded funding to continue delivering the Holiday Activities and Food Programme for another 3 years.
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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Woodham House Stanstead
Our March visit to Woodham House Stanstead allowed us to hear directly from residents, their families and staff about life at the care home. Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives listened to their experiences of the care and support provided, with a focus on understanding what works well and where further improvements may be needed.
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Community Health and Eyecare Limited (CHEC) New Cross
In March, Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives visited Community Health and Eyecare Limited (CHEC) New Cross. The visit gave us the opportunity to hear directly from patients and staff about their experiences of the service, highlight what is working well and identify areas for improvement.
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