Advice and information | Healthwatch Lambeth

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Video: Introducion to Healthwatch Lambeth

For this year's virtual Lambeth Country Show, we've put together a short video explaining what we do and why we want to hear from YOU!

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Getting Advocacy support in Lambeth

Advocacy helps you to have your say. From 1st July 2020 all statutory Independent Advocacy for people aged 16 and over in Lambeth is provided by the Advocacy Hub on behalf of Connect Lambeth. This service is funded by Lambeth Council.

How are Lambeth care homes coping during the pandemic?

We held a webinar on what its been like for local residents in Lambeth care homes, and the people looking after residents during this time. We hear from some care home managers, NHS teams supporting the homes, and the comissioning team.

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Help for people with health conditions to look for employment

Central London Works (CLW) is a voluntary employment support programme designed to help residents of London boroughs including Lambeth, with a health condition (or who are long-term unemployed) manage their health conditions and look for employment.

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New Sexual Health Partnership for people from BAME backgrounds

The new Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham Sexual Health Partnership aims to increase awareness of sexual health promotion services available to people from BAME backgrounds in the boroughs.

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Your Covid-19 care options

We held a one-hour webinar for people to find out what it’s like to get coronavirus , the different treatment and care options, and ways to tell people now what you would or wouldn’t want if you became very ill with Covid-19 or other conditions.

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Advice if you're pregnant during Covid-19

With the lockdown, many people experience reduced care and online sessions, and there is a restriction on company during visits and labour. This can cause worry and have an impact on pregnant people's mental health.

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Some tips to stay physically well during Covid-19

We held a webinar with some tips, information on what support is locally available, and an opportunity to ask some questions on looking after your physical health during COVID-19. Hear about and get a taste for Yoga, Nurtition, sport and more!

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Coronavirus information in many languages

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.

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Know your Covid-19 rights and care choices

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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Money and benefits information during coronavirus crisis

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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Coronavirus and people living with Dementia

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.