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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

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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.

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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.

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    Find out how health services are changing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what that means for your care.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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    An interactive Wellbeing Map packed with local activities, events and locations in South East London has been produced.

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    The best way to help protect your child against severe illness from polio, flu, measles, mumps, rubella, and other childhood diseases is to get them up to date with their routine vaccinations.

    If you or your child are not registered with a GP, they can still get free vaccinations – contact a GP surgery.

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    Do you #KnowTheHigh5 symptoms of bowel cancer?

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

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    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.

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.