1. 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.

  2. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  3. Information on coronavirus (COVID-19)

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    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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Personalised Care Plan

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

  7. AskFirst NHS App

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    The AskFirst app supports patients to get the right healthcare they need at the right time. The app is available to all patients in Lewisham.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. How GPs are set up - An explainer by King's Fund

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    King's Fund developed helpful information about how GPs in England are set up and commissioned.