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Lambeth Dementia Action Alliance is a network of local organisations, services and businesses that are working to make Lambeth more dementia friendly. -
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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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A pilot project aimed to test out an approach for building a picture of older people’s experiences of health and social care services following a stay in hospital. -
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We evaluated the adaptation of an existing hospital-based initiative designed by the Guy's and St Thomas' Trust, to help carers of elderly family members with dementia prepare for their return home after a stay in hospital. -
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Over the past year, we have been working with Lambeth Council on a project looking into how home care can be improved. The aim was to use design approaches to find ways for home care to be more joined up with other services and to empower people. -
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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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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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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 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. -
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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. -
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In October 2020, we held an online event with South London and Maudsley Trust (SLaM) and Black Thrive for local people to explore the inequalities linked to vascular dementia experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities. -
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Find out in our Annual Report about how we have made a difference for people in Lambeth, our resources and how we have engaged and supported people in 2020-21.
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Healthwatch Lambeth was delighted to participate in Lambeth's Ageing Well Festival which launched Age Friendly Lambeth. -
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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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It is normal to feel worried during these difficult times. For some people, especially those who were already dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges, these times can be particularly hard.
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University College London have launched a study into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK. The aim is to understand the effects of the virus and social distancing measures, and to track people's Mental Health and loneliness. -
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Lambeth Educational Psychology Service has put together some advice and guidance for parents and carers about how to support the wellbeing and learning of their children during the coronavirus outbreak. -
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Black Thrive has teamed up with a number of South London organisations to answer the Government call for evidence that the COVID 19 pandemic is causing additional issues in protected communities.
We need you to tell us what you are experiencing. -
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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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Doctors in Lambeth are asking patients not to put off contacting their GP surgery if they need to consult a doctor or nurse. -
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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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There are numerous surveys, questionnaires and other research going around now, to understand people's experience with COVID-19, health services, the lockdown and more. Here's a list to help you understand which ones might be relevant to you. -
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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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Healthwatch Lambeth wants to hear from local people about your health and care experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. -
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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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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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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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We held a webinar about a mix of online and phone-based activities to stay connected from home. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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The London Met University are carrying out research into the affect of covid19 on health and wellbeing in the LGBQI+ community and are looking to hear from Lambeth residents about their experiences during the pandemic. -
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Healthwatch' new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. We want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.