News and reports | Healthwatch Lambeth

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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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Re-imagining mental health services for Black communities

The Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) is running a series of events aimed at achieving anti-racism and equity in South London and Maudsley mental health services.

21 January 2021

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Seeking views on cancer services for children and young people in South London and the South East of England

NHS London wants to hear from children and young people who have experiences with using cancer services in London and South East England, as well as their families and carers; following the most recent review of the services in January 2020.

14 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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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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Join the South East London Patient Group

We’re looking to appoint two new members from Lambeth borough to sit on our Healthwatch South-East London Patient Group.

15 October 2020

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Have your say on changes to Adult Social Care fees

Lambeth Council has reviewed all the fees and charges for adult social care in Lambeth, and are now seeking views from Lambeth residents as part of their decision-making process.

15 September 2020

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Volunteer story: Fahmida on jumping out of her comfort zone

Over the summer, we hosted two student volunteers, Fahmida and Hager, from the Nuffield Research Programme. They supported our Engagement Manager Natalia’s two projects for children and young people in Lambeth. Hear from Fahmida about her experience.

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Are you aged 14 to 25 or a parent/carer? Have Your Say on the Lambeth Inclusion Strategy

Are you aged between 14-25 or a parent/carer of a young person in Lambeth? We would like to hear your views on a new Inclusion Strategy, which aims to make Lambeth more inclusive and supportive of all young people.

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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.

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Volunteer opportunity: help empower people to record their future care wishes

Do you believe that people have the right to make their own decisions about the treatment and care they receive? Join us to spread the word across Lambeth online, by phone and hopefully soon face-to-face on how people can record their future wishes