1. Volunteers wanted for MoonWalk London, 14 - 15 May

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    Walk the Walk is looking for amazing people to volunteer at The MoonWalk London, a breast cancer charity night walk, 14 - 15 May 2022.

  2. Test a new question about gambling harm with King’s College London

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    Consider taking part in a research study to help identify gambling harms for individuals and others affected by gambling for the King’s College London, Bet Know More, GamCare and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

  3. Lewisham Wellbeing Map

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    The Lewisham Wellbeing Map is an interactive, community-led tool to help people find local locations and activities where they can connect, socialise, be active or learn in the London Borough of Lewisham.

  4. Healthcare Beacon Hubs open across Lewisham

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    Lewisham Local and A.T Beacon Project have launched three drop in Beacon Hubs across Lewisham to provide health advice to anyone in the community.

  5. Holly Health App Pilot Program for those who are 50+

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    Are you interested in testing an app that is designed to support yourself and others by considering to make small lifestyle changes to improve health and wellbeing? Scroll down below for more details.

  6. New services to tackle abuse and neglect of older people

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    Hourglass, formerly Action on Elder Abuse, the UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people have recently been commissioned by Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to provide our services in South East London (Bexley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark)

  7. 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.

  8. Lewisham Foodbank

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    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Older Adults Physical Activity Timetable

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    The Better Community Sport programme is delivered in partnership with Lewisham to provide physical activity & sport in the community; that is accessible for all.

  13. Singing and dancing for the over 60s

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    Trinity Laban is providing music and dance activity for older people aged 60 and above in Lewisham.

  14. Stardust Award

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    Share your experiences of great care Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and nominate your healthcare heroes today!

  15. Driving for Change

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    Driving for Change offers practical support and guidance to people experiencing homelessness.

  16. 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


  17. New Adult Learning courses in Lewisham

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    Details of new adult learning courses starting in September in Lewisham


  18. 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.

  19. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

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

  20. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  21. 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.

  22. Personalised Care Plan

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    All London residents can now create a personalised care plan that works for them.

  23. NHS University Lewisham Hospital Feedback Opportunity

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    Have you been discharged from University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) in the past year?

  24. Get Your Child's Polio Vaccine

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    As fears of Polio have returned to the UK, it is more important than ever to ensure that your child is protected.

  25. Waiting times for hospital outpatient services in south east London NHS hospitals

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    The local ICS developed a handy page where you can find out up-to-date waiting times for hospital outpatient services in south east London NHS hospitals.

  26. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Do you #KnowTheHigh5 symptoms of bowel cancer?

  27. Health services over the bank holiday weekend

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    May Bank holiday and Industrial action – how to get the help you need

  28. 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).

  29. 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.

  30. Share your thoughts

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    Have you visited hospitals or community services recently?

  31. ‘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.

  32. 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.

  33. University Hospital Lewisham Patient Experience Event

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

  34. BHF Data Science Centre: Have your say!

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

  35. Job Vacancy: Patient Safety Partner, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are looking for a Patient Safety Partner to help shape the future of patient safety.

  36. St Christopher’s 'What Matters Most' Campaign, 25/26 June

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    St Christopher’s are running ‘What Matters Most’ an online fundraising campaign (a bit like Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day). It’s called What Matters Most because this is the first question their patients are asked when they come under their care.

  37. Lewisham Local’s Foraging, Food Growing and Cooking Activities Small Grants

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    6 small grants of up to £325 to support foraging, food growing and/or cooking activities for groups that work with communities facing inequity.

  38. Free support with Form-filling and simple legal advice

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    Need support with writing a formal letter? Struggling to complete a form? Looking for simple legal advice?

  39. 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.

  40. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  41. Ask Healthwatch Lewisham

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    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.

  42. Vaccinations for coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

  43. What is safeguarding?

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    Safeguarding means protecting people’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, and enabling them to live away from harm, abuse, and neglect. It’s fundamental to high-quality health and social care.

  44. South East London CCG launches new online engagement platform Let’s Talk Health and Care

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    Let’s Talk Health and Care, a new online engagement platform, has been launched by South East London CCG alongside the South East London Integrated Care System.

  45. GP Referrals Focus

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    ‘Because We All Care’ encourages more people to feedback on their care. The next phase of our joint campaign with CQC is planned to start at the end of August. The phase will target people with long term conditions, and we will be taking a specific look at the barriers people face to getting specialist support via their GPs.

    Organisations such as ours are aware this has been going on for way too long.

  46. What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)?

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    Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) are generally made up of a group of volunteer patients, the practice manager and one or more of the GPs from the practice. Each GP Practice is required to have a PPG.

  47. Meet Your Primary Care Team

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    Your primary care team is part of a wide network of practitioners and specialists dedicated to ensuring you receive the best care possible.