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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.Advice and Information -
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.Advice and Information -
Find out how health services are changing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what that means for your care.News -
The UK Government has agreed to introduce legislation for advance statements. Because Black people experience more forced care, it is important to work with Black people to introduce advance statements in a way that works for them.Report -
we teamed up with our Healthwatch colleagues in Bexley and Greenwich to be part of the first ever joint Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability Big Health Day. Read our report to find out what people think of mental health services.Report -
We visited The harbour mental health crisis cafe to talk to staff and visitors about the care and service on offer. This report details our findings.Report -
Exam stress is the biggest concern for young people in Lewisham. Children and Young People’s (CYP) mental health and wellbeing is a national and local priority. Find out what people told us in our latest report.Report -
HWL Patient Experience Report Q3 summarising patient experience gathered that quarter.Report -
Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2021-2022News -
Matthew Mckenzie presents Joint Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Ethnic Mental Health carers forum - Friday, 29 July 2022.
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This is a forum for those caring for someone with mental illness from an ethnic background.News -
Monkeypox Virus AdviceReport -
Healthwatch Lewisham is proud to be presenting the Quarter 1 Report from 2022-2023. The report details the work we have done for the patient experience programme. This report is informative and gives great insight into the health and social care needs of the people within our community.Report -
This year saw us tackle issues such as men and young people's mental health, complaints information and access to services.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.Advice and Information -
The NHS in England has published a ten-year plan setting its priorities for the future.Report -
Our latest intelligence report highlights the experiences of Lewisham residents between February and July. Find out about the views of older residents, young adults living with cancer from BME communities and much much more.Report -
Our report breaks down Lewisham residents' experiences of health and social care services. Find out what the key issues are by reading our report.Report -
Healthwatch Lewisham is proud to be presenting the Quarter 4 Report. The report details the work we have done for the patient experience programme. This report is informative and gives great insight into the health and social care needs of the people within our community.Advice and Information -
‘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.