1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. 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.

  3. Health services over the bank holiday weekend

    News -

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

  4. Check In and Chat self-referral toolkit

    News -

    Volunteer Responders is a national, flexible volunteering programme developed to support healthcare in England.

  5. Meeting the health needs of south east Londoners

    News -

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

  6. 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.

  7. Driving for Change

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

  8. Out of hours pharmacies

    News -

    Pharmacies where you can get medications after normal opening hours.

  9. Phoenix Community Housing: Health and Wellbeing Fair

    Advice and Information -

    Phoenix Community Housing are hosting a free Health and Wellbeing fair, with access to health and wellbeing advice, careers support, fitness information, wellbeing activities and more! Healthwatch Lewisham will also be there on the day with an information stall.

  10. Sports Competition Day for over 60s

    News -

    The UK’s largest multi-sport event for Over 60’s will be held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 26 September 2023

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. The Care Act 2014

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. Two thirds of carers do not see lower standards of care during the COVID-19 crisis as acceptable

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    Research published in March 2022 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the COVID-19 crisis as unacceptable, even with the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.

  16. Ethnic Mental Health Carers Forum

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    Matthew Mckenzie presents Joint Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Ethnic Mental Health carers forum - Friday, 29 July 2022.
    Find event and ticket information below for more details.

    This is a forum for those caring for someone with mental illness from an ethnic background.

  17. Monkeypox Advice from Healthwatch England

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    Monkeypox Virus Advice

  18. Creative Dementia Programme

    News -

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

  19. Health services during strike action

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  21. Lewisham Foodbank

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    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. Make a difference today

    News -

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

  25. 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


  26. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

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

  27. Maximising Wellbeing User Forum Announcement

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