1. 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)

  2. Pride Month: Rainbow Memory Cafe

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    June is Pride month - a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Stardust Award

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Monkeypox Advice from Healthwatch England

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    Monkeypox Virus Advice

  10. Creative Dementia Programme

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

  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. 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.

  13. Lewisham Foodbank

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    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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


  18. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

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

  19. Maximising Wellbeing User Forum Announcement

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

  20. Help shape the future for disabled residents in Lewisham

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    The Lewisham Disabled People's Commission has launched a survey across the borough to identify barriers faced by disabled residents in Lewisham.

  21. Research Project on Trans+ Health Service Experiences in Lewisham

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    National and local efforts have afforded increased attention to LGBTQ+ health and well-being, but this research often emphasises those identifying as gay/lesbian or bisexual, excluding those identifying as trans or non-binary.

    We want to capture the experiences of our trans community members in Lewisham by asking them questions about their interactions with mental health, sexual health, GP services, and other health services. All interviews will be conducted by members of the trans community.

    To be considered, you should identify as trans or non-binary and either live in the borough, or access health services in the borough. You will receive £20 for your time. With recent funding, we are looking for spaces to conduct the interviews as well as open to anyone who would like to get involved in the research project.

    If you are interested, please send us an email at INFO@healthwatchlewisham.co.uk and we can organize a session!

  22. National HIV Testing Week (5th-11th February 2024)

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    National HIV Testing Week is celebrating 10 year of campaigning to increase testing in the UK.