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What you have told us about local health and care services between April – September 2019. -
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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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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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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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We carried out an Enter and View to take a closer look at community-based mental health services. The project was based on a recognition of the large numbers of people who rely on primary care and community services as an important means of support. -
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Every three months, we’ll bring you a round-up of the latest feedback we have received from Lambeth residents. Here’s a summary of what we’ve heard from 48 people between April and September 2018. -
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We have published our latest round up of feedback from local people features experiences of a range of services. We received 63 calls between October 2018 to March 2019 (Quarter three and four of 2018/19). -
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The Right for Everyone project was a partnership initiative to investigate how well community health services work for people with learning disabilities. We looked at dental services, GP practices, pharmacy, foot clinics and opticians. -
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Our work in Vassall Ward in 2015 revealed that most people would choose to visit their GP first if they needed help for a mental health concern. That's why we decided to look at people's experience of tlaking to their GP about mental health. -
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in 2016, we looked at websites of GP surgeries in Lambeth to find out what information and signposting was available for patients online. -
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We were interested to listen to the experiences of adults either living in Lambeth or registered with a Lambeth GP who had spoken to their GP about mental health concerns in the last twelve months. -
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We explored GP waiting rooms from a mental health perspective, rRecognising that the waiting room atmosphere and the information displayed affect all patients, not only those with mental health concerns. -
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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. As the steering group proposed to add characteristics from the Equality Act 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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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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We conducted the survey to understand patients’ experiences of using primary care services. The results were fed back into the whole “transforming primary care discussion” on a local and regional level. -
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We spoke with women who have experienced violence or sexual violence, or have been in touch with the criminal justice system. They shared their individual journeys with us, telling us about the barriers and challenges faced. -
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Lambeth’s GP Federations are offering extended opening times at four specially selected GP Access Hubs. Evening and weekend GP appointments are available to Lambeth residents (registered with a GP in Lambeth) each evening until 8pm and on weekends. -
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GP online services allow you to access a range of services via your computer or mobile. Here's how you can use it and how to sign up. -
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The current recommendation for any information on the Coronavirus is to stay updated via Public Health England’s COVID public information page, and follow advice such as regularly washing hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, -
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Doctors in Lambeth are asking patients not to put off contacting their GP surgery if they need to consult a doctor or nurse. -
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Healthwatch across south-east London are aware of the sale in Feb 2021 by AT Medics of 8 GP surgeries to Operose Health, owned by US private healthcare company Centene Corporation, and the media interest this has generated. -
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Can you help us prioritise the most important issues affecting GP consultations?
We’re keen to hear from patients registered at an NHS GP practice -
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Our work with Lambeth's social care teams addressed the delays in assessing the health needs of children in care. This has led to a 50% increase in the number of children being assessed on time. -
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Our Annual Report for 2021/22 is out now! See how your feedback on health and social care services in Lambeth helped us influence local providers and make services better. -
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Healthwatch Lambeth has teamed up with University of Cambridge's THIS.Institute on a programme aimed at improving doctor communication during diagnosis -
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Our latest report is out now! We met people with learning difficulties, autism and severe mental illness (and their carers) to discuss access to healthcare checks and Covid-19 vaccines. -
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Meet Dr. George Verghese, a GP and leading voice in healthcare in Lambeth -
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Norwood medical practice reopens following extensive redevelopment -
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We are running a workshop to empower Ukrainians to access the NHS -
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Learn more about our new PCN Engagement Project -
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We are inviting people along to our NHS Digital workshops to learn how to use the NHS App and get the most from the NHS App. -
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We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP. -
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This research explored the experience of mothers from Lambeth with mild to moderate mental health problems during the perinatal stage, before and after giving birth, and what support was available to them. -
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More Coronavirus support for vulnerable people announced!
Register if you have a medical condition that makes you extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. -
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It is normal to feel worried during these difficult times. For some people, especially those who were already dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, these times can be particularly hard.
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University College London have launched a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK. The aim is to understand the effects of the virus and social distancing measures, and to track people's Mental Health and loneliness. -
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Lambeth Educational Psychology Service has put together some advice and guidance for parents and carers about how to support the wellbeing and learning of their children during the coronavirus outbreak. -
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Black Thrive has teamed up with a number of South London organisations to answer the Government call for evidence that the COVID 19 pandemic is causing additional issues in protected communities.
We need you to tell us what you are experiencing. -
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WLM St Luke’s has compiled this guide with information and links to help people sort out money problems, cut costs and apply for benefits at this difficult time. Please pass it on to friends, family, neighbours and colleagues who may find it useful. -
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Dementia is a disease of the brain and reduces the capacity of people to reason and make choices. So the UK and global response to Coronavirus 19 is particularly challenging for families and people living with dementia. -
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Even in these difficult times, it’s important to understand your rights and care options so that you can make informed decisions and get the support you need during the coronavirus pandemic. -
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There are numerous surveys, questionnaires and other research going around now, to understand people's experience with COVID-19, health services, the lockdown and more. Here's a list to help you understand which ones might be relevant to you. -
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Accurate and accessible information plays a very important role in keeping people safe and preventing the spread of Coronavirus. Here are some resources in various languages to help spread information to people from different backgrounds.