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We did an Enter and view at Hillyard House, an extra care housing facility for 41 tenants providing care and support to a mixed clientele including older people, learning disabled adult and younger disabled people, and residents living with dementia. -
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In this presentation to the Lambeth Council Health & Wellbeing Board, we highlighted why social relations are important, in relation to our priority areas including Poor Mental Health, Community based care and Cuts to welfare and care budgets. -
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We carried out Enter and View visits at Helmi House, a Sanctuary Home Care for 46 tenants, currently providing care and support to 26 people of mixed ages including wheelchair users and two residents living with dementia. -
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We did an Enter and View visits at Lingham Court, an extra care housing facility for 30 tenants, providing care and support to older people including wheelchair users and five residents living with dementia.
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We undertook a review of dementia services in the Clapham Park area of Lambeth during the second half of 2014, in order to gain an insight into the experiences of local residents with dementia and their carers (both paid and unpaid) -
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We visited Dulwich Care Centre, a nursing home for 93 residents, providing nursing or personal care to older people, including people with physical disabilities and people living with dementia.
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Healthwatch Lambeth Trustees held a seminar on transforming primary care services (dental, GPs and community pharmacists) on June 10, 2015. The seminar took place from 6pm – 8pm at the Norwood Health and Leisure Centre. -
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Over 2015, we carried out Enter & View visits to all 5 of Lambeth’s extra care schemes and held interviews with the on-site service providers to understand whether services are enabling people to have a good quality of life and improving independece. -
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This visit programme contributes to one of Healthwatch Lambeth’s priority areas; access to community based services and their impact. We chose to focus on community pharmacies because most people use these services. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark contributed to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspector information pack prior to their inspection of South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust in September 2015. -
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Lambeth DataNet (LDN) was created in 2006 by Lambeth GPs with an interest in tackling health inequalities, by using anonymous information from GP patient records. This activity looked at promoting transparency in how the patient data in being used. -
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We explored current understanding among residents of Vassal ward of how they would seek advice, information or support for a mental health concern. -
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We aimed to gather older people’s views of being in hospital and to talk to patients about their perceptions of the discharge process. -
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This Health and Wellbeing Fair is for patients who have South Asian heritage i.e. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi or Sri Lankan heritage/backgrounds. -
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Our newest Healthwatch Lambeth report examines the hospital discharge system and identifies potential improvements throughout the discharge process. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England. -
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Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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Need to find a dentist in Lambeth? Read on to learn how to access dental care near you. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth has today published "Trust Mother's Words," a report based on a research project funded by SEL Local Maternity and Neonatal services (LMNS) exploring the maternity care experiences of women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, refugees, migrant and asylum-seekers, women living in areas of high deprivation and women with learning disabilities. -
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The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.