1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    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.

  2. Using our research to influence maternity services

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    A couple of months ago we published a report on perinatal mental health in Lambeth. We looked at the experience of mothers during pregnancy and after giving birth – and the support they received. Here's what we've done with the findings

  3. Early Help Streatham Pilot Evaluation

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    In partnership with the Lambeth Council and Lambeth Made we evaluated the Early Help pilot in Streatham. Reframing Early Help Programme aims to improve the Early Help offer to enable families to receive high quality, whole-family support.

  4. Coronavirus information for parents

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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.

  5. Advice if you're pregnant during Covid-19

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    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.

  6. Webinar: Information for parents & expecting parents in Lambeth

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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.

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

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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.

  8. Our Annual Report 2020-21

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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.

  9. Annual Report 2021/2022

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    Our Annual Report for 2021/22 is out now! See how your feedback on health and social care services in Lambeth helped us influence local providers and make services better.

  10. Maternal Mental Health Care – What's Your Experience?

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    Healthwatch England to survey experience of maternity services and mental healthcare

  11. St. Thomas' Maternity Service Receives Good Rating from CQC

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    Regulator gives maternity service good rating after September 2022 inspection

  12. Healthwatch England finds six-week postnatal checks failing many new mothers

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    Survey of 2,693 new mothers and birthing parents shows shortfall in postnatal care services

  13. Healthwatch Lambeth Meets... The Motherhood Group

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    We speak to Hilary Ibhagbemien, The Motherhood's Group's new Programmes & Communication Manager

  14. Maternity Project Update

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    Healthwatch Lambeth is doing a maternity project, engaging with women and birthing people from different backgrounds, communities and neighbourhoods, especially those from seldom heard groups and communities.

  15. Trust Mother's Words, Acknowledge Our Feelings: Exploring underrepresented experiences of maternity care

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    Healthwatch Lambeth has today published "Trust Mother's Words," a report based on a research project funded by SEL Local Maternity and Neonatal services (LMNS) exploring the maternity care experiences of women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, refugees, migrant and asylum-seekers, women living in areas of high deprivation and women with learning disabilities.

  16. Mothers' experience of Perinatal Mental Health services

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    This research explored the experience of mothers from Lambeth with mild to moderate mental health problems during the perinatal stage, before and after giving birth, and what support was available to them.

  17. Launching our position on public involvement from 2020

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    At our annual general meeting (AGM) on the 20 November, we shared our new draft position statement, which outlines how we aim to support better public involvement for Lambeth Together moving forward.

  18. Happy National Volunteer's Week!

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    To celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, our Volunteering Coordinator Ellie Munari wrote a few thoughts.

  19. Our 2019-2020 Annual Report

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    Welcome to our 2019-2020 Annual Report. Our vision is that Lambeth people have their health and care needs heard, understood and met. Find out what we've achieved in 2019/20 to make this happen, and what we've got planned for next year.

  20. Video: Introducion to Healthwatch Lambeth

    Advice and Information -

    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!

  21. The South East London Healthwatch Patient Group

    Advice and Information -

    Following a successful recruitment process, local Healthwatch in south east London have established a Patient Group to provide the added value of patient and public experience through a regional lens.

  22. Healthwatch Lambeth shortlisted for network award

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    · Local health champion is shortlisted for the creation of the South East London Healthwatch Director in major national awards scheme

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  23. Healthwatch Lambeth Enter and View at The Well Centre

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    Healtwatch Lambeth to co-facilitate Enter and View visit to young person's service in Herne Hill

  24. Accessing health services over the holiday closure

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    Happy holidays from Healthwatch Lambeth! Our office will be closed from 25 December-2 January.