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Coronavirus: what do the school closures mean for children with special educational needs?
All parents have been asked to keep their children at home and that schools remain open where they can, only for those children of key workers and for others with special needs who absolutely need to attend.
26 March 2020
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Where to go for children & young people’s mental health support
We’ve put together services that can help children and young people experiencing mental health problems, and their parents or carers.
19 February 2020
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Worried about leaving your pet when going to hospital?
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.
18 February 2020
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New Bereavement Help Point at 336 Brixton Road
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.
18 February 2020
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What support is available for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND)?
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.
12 February 2020
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Worried about your sight? One-stop clinic in Streatham
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.
10 February 2020
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Evening and weekend GP appointments in Lambeth
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.
6 February 2020
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Looking after your sexual health
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.
6 February 2020
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Out of hours night sanctuary open 7 days a week
The Sanctuary at Mosaic Clubhouse is an out of-hours support service in a non-clinical space, targeted at Lambeth residents over 18 years of age who live with a mental health condition.
4 February 2020
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Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
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.
17 October 2019
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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
26 September 2019
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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 2019