1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Lewisham health services during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

  3. Tell us about your health and what is important to you right now

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    If you live in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark NHS South East London would like to hear from you.

  4. Meeting the health needs of south east Londoners

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    NHS South East London would like to invite you to join a webinar about the Joint Forward Plan (JFP).

  5. The NHS Assembly: NHS@75 - An invitation to have your say

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    The NHS Assembly has launched a call for views about the NHS.

  6. Share your thoughts

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    Have you visited hospitals or community services recently?

  7. ‘Your care, your choice: - a course for Black people and those that support them’

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    This pilot course has been co-produced with Black people with lived experience, their carers/supporters, mental health staff, and researchers.

  8. Free BSL interepreted First Aid Awareness for deaf communities delivered by St John Ambulance

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    St John Ambulance will be delivering free British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted First Aid awareness demonstrations on how to apply bandages, perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of Lewisham Fire Station's Deaf Open Day.

  9. University Hospital Lewisham Patient Experience Event

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    Share your patient story and help drive improvements in Lewisham Emergency Department

  10. BHF Data Science Centre: Have your say!

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    Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?

  11. Health services during strike action

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    Junior Doctors are striking from Thursday 13 to Tuesday 18 July, and then Consultants are striking on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 July.

  12. We're Hiring: Project Officer

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    We are recruiting for a Project Officer. This is a community and office-based role, encompassing both face-to-face community engagement and outreach elements, alongside office-based aspects.

  13. We're Hiring: Patient Experience Officer

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    We are recruiting for a new Patient Experience Officer to support the Borough of Lewisham 21 hours a week. Application deadline: 30th September 2024

  14. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  15. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  16. The Care Act 2014

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    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.

  17. Parent and carer forum workshop

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    Healthwatch Lewisham has been working closely with the Parent and Carer Forum as part of a consortium of CVS organisations who provide support, advice and signposting and information at the Kaleidoscope Children’s centre in Catford.

  18. LAS Strategy

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    Survey results on response time for 999 service, staff attitude for 999 service, communication for services, wait times for 111 service, and public education for LAS services.

  19. CQC report: Manley Court Care Home

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    A CQC report has been published for Manley Court Care Home, New Cross

  20. Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2022-2023

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    Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2022-2023.

  21. Creative Dementia Programme

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    Improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers using reminiscence and the arts

  22. St John Ambulance BSL Emergency First Aid film and resources

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    St John Ambulance have released a British Sign Language Emergency First Aid film, so that Deaf people know what to do if they find someone in cardiac arrest.

  23. Lewisham Foodbank

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    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  24. Lewisham Healthy Walks

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    Lewisham Healthy Walks is a free programme of volunteer led walks that take place across the borough’s parks and greenspaces.

  25. Have your say! Shaping Lewisham to 2030

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    Lewisham Council are launching Lewisham 2030 which will set out shared hopes and ambitions for the borough into the next decade

  26. Make a difference today

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    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are running an election to fill 10 vacant roles in the Council of Governors

  27. Silver Sunday event at Deptford Lounge

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    Sunday 1 October from 2 pm – 5 pm, Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ


  28. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

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    1 & 15 November, 10:30 - 11:30

  29. Brownhill Lodge: Enter and View Report

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    In November 2023, we conducted an Enter and View visit to Brownhill Lodge Care home. Brownhill Lodge is a residential care provider and home in Catford, currently housing 19 people with dementia, cognitive impairments, or learning disabilities.

  30. Maximising Wellbeing User Forum Announcement

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    Maximising Wellbeing at Home is a program to support people in their own homes.

  31. Q3 Patient Experience Report 2023/24

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    As another quarter comes to an end, we reflect on how things have progressed over these months.

  32. Celebrating Black Carers

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    Carers UK will be holding a panel discussion to identify and discuss some of the issues facing Black carers, as well as some of the wider challenges faced by carers from ethnic minority communities. The panel will be hosted by Matthew McKenzie - Author of "Race, Caring and mental health" who is also a carer activist. He will be interviewing a number of carers who will present their views on the importance of Black history and the identification of carers within the Black community

    To sign up follow this link:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOCtrD8tHNH8VQpLitUXVy2lGGRY6Omq#/registration