1. Enter and view at residential homes for people with learning disabilities

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    Healthwatch Lewisham visited residential homes with supported care and day centres for people with learning disabilities to assess if service users were being treated with dignity and respect, if they felt listened to and understood by their service providers and to see if services were person centred.

  2. Parent and carer forum workshop

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    Healthwatch Lewisham has been working closely with the Parent and Carer Forum as part of a consortium of CVS organisations who provide support, advice and signposting and information at the Kaleidoscope Children’s centre in Catford.

  3. Breathing well champions report

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    The aim of the project is to promote wellbeing and signpost public as appropriate to the services available for respiratory disseises sufferers through Breathing Well Champions volunteer outreach role.

  4. Diabetes support group report

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    Healthwatch Lewisham contacted the leader of Lewisham’s Diabetes UK Support Group to find out about the experiences of the group’s members using community care services as part of an Inquiry into Community Care Services.

  5. Children and young people findings and outcome report

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    One in four Lewisham residents is under 19 years old. Healthwatch Lewisham has a responsibility to engage with children, young people as well as parents and carers to find out what they think of the local health and social care services.

  6. 2014 - 2015 Annual Report

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    In the 2014 - 2015 report, we share our work to understand people's experiences and improve key areas of focus based on feedback from community members.

  7. Self care matters event report

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    We attended this event to raise awareness of the Self Care week and importance of self-care and to encourage stakeholders to take part in the campaign and to encourage self-care to their service users.

  8. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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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.

  9. Stress Awareness Month

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  10. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  11. International midwifes' day

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  12. International nurses' day

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  13. Volunteers Week

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  14. Pride Month

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  15. Carers Week

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  16. Men's Health Week

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  17. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  18. World Breastfeeding Week

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  19. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  20. World patient safety day

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  21. International week of deaf people

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  22. International da of sign languages

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  23. World Pharmacists' day

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  24. Black history month

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  25. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  26. Dyslexia week

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  27. World mental health day

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  28. Developmental language disorder day

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  29. Movember

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  30. National stress awareness day

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  31. National self care week

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  32. Transgender day of remembrance

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  33. Carers' rights day

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  34. International day of persons with disabilities

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  35. International volunteer day

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  36. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  37. 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.

  38. Healthwatch Lewisham GP Access Report Summary

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    The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way people access their GP with the further development of remote triage and booking systems. Service delivery in primary care continues to undergo changes and Healthwatch Lewisham wanted to understand what residents’ experiences have been like of since the national lockdown restrictions were lifted on 19 July 2021.

  39. Healthcare Beacon Hubs open across Lewisham

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    Lewisham Local and A.T Beacon Project have launched three drop in Beacon Hubs across Lewisham to provide health advice to anyone in the community.

  40. PANORAMIC trial is testing new antiviral COVID-19 treatments

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    The UK-wide PANORAMIC clinical trial is testing new antiviral COVID-19 treatments which can be safely taken at home.

  41. Bowel Cancer UK launches Colonoscopy Confidence campaign

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    Bowel Cancer UK has launched the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign to help you understand the importance of getting your bowel checked.

  42. Volunteers wanted for MoonWalk London, 14 - 15 May

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    Walk the Walk is looking for amazing people to volunteer at The MoonWalk London, a breast cancer charity night walk, 14 - 15 May 2022.

  43. 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.

  44. Q2 Patient Experience Report 2021/22

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    Through our Patient Experience Programme, Healthwatch Lewisham was able to capture 1,177 patient reviews about local health and social care services between July – September 2021. Find out about what local residents told us about the health and care they receive by reading our report.

  45. 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.

  46. Volunteer

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    Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch Lewisham can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference in your community.

  47. 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.

  48. Lewisham Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service

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  49. HWL Patient Experience Report Q3

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    HWL Patient Experience Report Q3 summarising patient experience gathered that quarter.