1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  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. Driving for Change

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

  5. 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.

  6. North Lewisham Health Hub events

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    Free health checks and support from NHS & community groups

  7. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  8. 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.

  9. What support can I get as a carer?

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

  10. What is adult social care?

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    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.

  11. 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.

  12. Creative Dementia Programme

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Lewisham Foodbank

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    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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


  20. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

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

  21. Maximising Wellbeing User Forum Announcement

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Personalised Care Plan

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Governor Elections 2023: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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    Make a difference today and put your name forward to be a Governor of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

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

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    This survey is to help the NHS and other health and care organisations in south east London better understand your views about your health, wellbeing and what is important to you right now.

  34. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Patient Video

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    This screening video has been developed to support patients in South East London to complete their bowel screening FIT kit.

  35. New Transport service for vulnerable or disabled Lewisham residents to get to healthcare appointments.

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    Affordable, reliable, and person-centred door to door transport.

  36. Lewisham Dementia Support Hub

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    From the 1st April 2023 the new provider commissioned to deliver the service will be Alzheimer’s Society.

  37. Lewisham Dementia Strategy 2023-2026

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    Lewisham Council are consulting on their new dementia strategy and would like your views.

  38. Tell us your feedback, help NHS and social care to improve and ‘Win the price voucher’.

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    We are inviting feedback from Lewisham residents about their experience of GPs, Pharmacies, and local Hospitals.

  39. University Hospital Lewisham Patient Experience Event

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

  40. BHF Data Science Centre: Have your say!

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