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in October 2016 we invited all extra care residents in Lambeth to a tea and chat event at one of the extra care facilities. We wanted to find out how residents were feeling one year on from our review and what difference the grants may have begun.
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We carried out a follow up investigation in summer/autumn 2015 to gather views on services for people living with dementia independently in their own homes.
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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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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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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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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 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 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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A visit to this extra care housing facility was carried out to seek the views of residents (particularly those with dementia) about the services and also how they accessed health and care services from the community. -
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We visited Collingwood Court Nursing Home, unit for people with mental health problems and a palliative care unit. Almost all the residents had dementia or dementia like symptoms.
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In 2015, we worked with Brook – the national sexual health charity to pilot ways of engaging with young people. A core volunteer group was recruited and trained as researchers to seek out health and social care experiences of their peers. -
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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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The NHS Long Term Plan shows how the NHS will spend additional funding in the next ten years. This research aimed to gather views and experiences of Lambeth residents to support local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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The NHS Long Term Plan shows how the NHS will spend additional funding in the next ten years. This research aimed to gather views and experiences of people in South east London to support local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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We are running a national survey to ask people’s views on how local NHS services could be improved through the NHS Long Term Plan. -
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The Community Connectors is one of two programmes in Project Smith, an NHS funded community development programme. It is for Lambeth residents who are active in their community or would like to be active in their community. -
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New research for CQC shows people in Greater London regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.
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In 2018 we worked with the Health Innovation Network to ensure that peoples’ voices were heard in the evaluation of their red bag project. -
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Hospital discharge has been identified as a national problem. The Going Home project follows a patient's journey from hospital to home to see how well services work together to ensure a good recovery. -
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Lambeth Public Health has a health and wellbeing web page titled ‘Your health’. This digital resource helps people find health and wellbeing services in the local community. -
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Here is some information on where you can get help, advice and treatment for sexual health issues. These include contraception, sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancy and relationships. -
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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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In 2018 we visited our local hospital, King’s College Hospital with members of the LLDA to assess it for disability friendly signage. Members worked together to come up with recommendations on how the signage could better meet their needs. -
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Here you can find all past issues of the LLDA newsletter. The newsletter has useful information for Lambeth people with Learning disabilities. It also introduces new services and talks about issues that local people with learning disabilities share. -
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In February 2018, three teams visited Kings College Hospital to assess effectiveness and accessibility of signage for people with learning disabilities within the grounds and hospital. -
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Our Extra Care Review used Enter and View to visit five of the borough's extra care housing schemes to find out whether residents have a good quality of life. -
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Local hospitals have joined together with care homes in Lambeth to introduce the ‘red bag’ scheme. The red bag helps to provide a prompt, safe and efficient transfer of clinical care, when a resident moves between a care home and clinical settings. -
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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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Patients are getting treatment and advice closer to where they live thanks to the opening of Guy’s and St Thomas’ new Low Vision Clinic at Streatham Library. -
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Children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) in Lambeth can access local support through ‘The Local Offer’, provided by Lambeth Council. -
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Have you had problems with booking appointments or written correspondence with the NHS? Do you have views on how this should be improved? We want to hear how people's care experience has been affected by poor NHS administration.
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We want to hear from Lambeth people about their hospital experience. Do you stay local at Guy’s & St Thomas’ or King’s College Hospital? Or do you travel outside the borough to visit St George’s or Croydon University Hospital? Talk to us!
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Every Tuesday St Christopher's will be at We are 336, 336 Brixton Road SW9 7AA from 2-4pm. For people to come and find out more about bereavement services in your area. Advice, guidance and a listening ear will be available. -
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If you need to go into hospital for a short-term stay but have no one to look after your dog or cat, you may be eligible for help under Mayhew’s Pet Refuge programme. -
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Healthier and safer streets in and around Brixton. Join the conversation to develop ideas for your neighbourhood. Currently engaging with people on Railton, Loughborough and Ferndale Neighbourhoods. -
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St George's NHS Trust is holding a series of events for you to tell them what you think about St George’s and the services we provide. Everyone is welcome, and the service is keen to hear from anyone who has an interest in the services. -
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We’ve put together services that can help children and young people experiencing mental health problems, and their parents or carers. -
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What are the most important research questions that occupational therapists, people who access occupational therapy services and their carers want answered? -
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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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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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In September and October 2019 we carried out enter and view visits at three local care homes run by Excelcare, following a quality and safety review by Lambeth Council which indicated improvement was needed.