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New mental health support service for Lambeth residents

NHS South East London CCG has commissioned Qwell, a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults over 26 from digital mental health pioneers Kooth.

11 February 2021

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More SE Londoners over the age of 70 to get their first COVID vaccination

On the 3 February, NHS England announced Londoners over the age of 70 no longer need an invitation to book their covid vaccine. The change has been made to ensure anyone over the age of 70 can get their first COVID vaccination as soon as possible.

10 February 2021

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Enhanced Covid-19 testing following the detection of the Covid-19 strain first identified in South Africa

Lambeth Council is conducting enhanced covid-19 testing in West Norwood after Public Health England have identified an isolated case of the Covid-19 strain first identified in South Africa.

10 February 2021

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Birth during COVID-19: Women’s stories of maternity care through the pandemic

We spoke to women who gave birth at King's during lockdown to explore in more depth how mothers have been affected by the pandemic focusing on their experiences of maternity care services during pregnancy, birth, and the early postnatal period.

27 January 2021

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National lockdown - please stay at home

This is an even more challenging time than the first wave of Covid-19, with more cases of the virus and more people in hospital. It is absolutely imperative that we all stay at home, save lives and protect each other and our NHS.

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Covid-19 Vaccinations in Lambeth

The NHS is undertaking the largest vaccination programme in its history. Covid-19 vaccinations are currently being offered to people most at risk from coronavirus.

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Care Quality Commission and Healthwatch "Because We All Care" campaign is looking for case studies

Would you be happy to share your experience about raising concerns about care?  Healthwatch and the CQC want to hear from people over 55, carers and people with learning disabilities about their experience of healthcare services during COVID-19.

4 November 2020

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Webinar: Information for parents & expecting parents in Lambeth

We held a webinar with some tips, information on what support is locally available during this time for parents of young children and what to expect if you’re expecting in Lambeth.

15 October 2020

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Staying connected during the pandemic

We held a webinar about a mix of online and phone-based activities to stay connected from home.

15 October 2020

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Card for people exempt from wearing a face mask

From June 15 face coverings have been required on public transport across the city. But some people are exempt from wearing a face mask, including people with physical or mental impariment or a disability, if you are traveling to escape harm & more.

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How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your health & wellbeing?

Healthwatch Lambeth wants to hear from local people about your health and care experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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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