1. Pharmacy services

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    This report documents the findings of the research, which took place from February and June 2016. The data was collected by visiting 10 sample pharmacies distributed across four different localities in Lewisham to ensure an even
    geographical coverage.

  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

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

  4. Check In and Chat self-referral toolkit

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

  5. Meeting the health needs of south east Londoners

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    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

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    Pharmacies where you can get medications after normal opening hours.

  9. Phoenix Community Housing: Health and Wellbeing Fair

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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.

  10. Sports Competition Day for over 60s

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    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. Banking on a meal

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    This study was conducted by Healthwatch’s Community Engagement Officer, who visited 5 food banks across the boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham. Those in attendance were informally interviewed about their experiences of accessing health and social care services and the circumstances which has caused them to access community services in the borough.

  13. Seldom heard speaking up

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    In late 2015, Healthwatch Lewisham engaged with communities that don’t speak English as their first language including Vietnamese, Tamil, Polish, Turkish and Refugee groups. We engaged with 95 individuals which covered a broad range of demographics. Many people engaged with were parents or carers and many recognised themselves as being disabled.

  14. The Polish community access to health services

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    Through this report, Healthwatch Bromley and Lewisham draws attention to the experiences of access to health and social care services faced by members of the Polish community living in Lewisham.

  15. Governor Elections 2023: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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    Make a difference today and put your name forward to be a Governor of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

  16. Tell us about your health and what is important to you right now

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    This survey is to help the NHS and other health and care organisations in south east London better understand your views about your health, wellbeing and what is important to you right now.

  17. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Patient Video

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    This screening video has been developed to support patients in South East London to complete their bowel screening FIT kit.

  18. New Transport service for vulnerable or disabled Lewisham residents to get to healthcare appointments.

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    Affordable, reliable, and person-centred door to door transport.

  19. Lewisham Dementia Support Hub

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    From the 1st April 2023 the new provider commissioned to deliver the service will be Alzheimer’s Society.

  20. Lewisham Dementia Strategy 2023-2026

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    Lewisham Council are consulting on their new dementia strategy and would like your views.

  21. The Experience of Outpatients

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    In 2022, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) commissioned Healthwatch Bexley, Healthwatch Greenwich and Healthwatch Lewisham to jointly deliver an extensive engagement programme over six weeks to understand the experience of patients when using LGT outpatient services with a particular focus on access and communication.

  22. Tell us about your health and what is important to you right now

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    If you live in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark NHS South East London would like to hear from you.

  23. Patient Experience Report- Quarter 3

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    Healthwatch Lewisham is proud to be presenting the Quarter 3 Report from 2022-2023. The report is a general overview of the work we have done for the Patient Experience programme, within the last three months and gives great insight into the health and social care needs of the people within our community.

  24. University Hospital Lewisham Patient Experience Event

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    Share your patient story and help drive improvements in Lewisham Emergency Department

  25. BHF Data Science Centre: Have your say!

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    Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?

  26. Job Vacancy: Patient Safety Partner, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are looking for a Patient Safety Partner to help shape the future of patient safety.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. North Lewisham Health Hub events

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    Free health checks and support from NHS & community groups

  30. Q1 Patient Experience Report 2023/24

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    From April to June 2023, Healthwatch Lewisham compiled over 1,000 reviews on patient experiences in GPs, hospitals, and other health services. Lewisham residents responded to how they were treated by hospital staff, quality of treatment, and appointment availability.

  31. Q2 Patient Experience Report - July - September 2023

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    From July – September 2023, Healthwatch Lewisham has compiled over 1,000 reviews of and conducted over 40 visits to local healthcare services. Lewisham residents responded to how they were treated by hospital staff, quality of treatment, and appointment availability