1. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  2. Staying well through winter

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    Looking after yourself during the winter months is important. Help Bexley’s health and care services this winter by taking good care of yourself and using the right service when you need it.

  3. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  4. Bexley's Walk-In Weekend 14th - 16th January

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    There are multiple walk-in Covid vaccination clinics in Bexley. This includes a ‘Family Clinic’ for children 12+ and their family available on 15th January. It’s the easy way to get your first, second or booster jab.

  5. Introducing the Bexley Health and Wellbeing bus

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    Bexley’s Health and Wellbeing bus will be on tour across the borough over the next few months

  6. Colonoscopy confidence: your common sense bowel check

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    It's natural to feel anxious or worried if you're told you need a colonoscopy, but it's important to have the test if you are referred.

  7. Easy Health Website

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    As part of a local project to make easy read information available to patients Bexley Mencap are working with a small number of local GP Practices to test a new website - Easy Health

  8. Improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability

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    A new £60,000 scheme to help people with learning disabilities or severe mental illness access GP services digitally has contributed towards Bexley Mencap producing three new education films.

  9. London Ambulance Service Has Busiest Year Ever

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    2021 was officially the busiest year ever for the London Ambulance Service, receiving 2.1 million 999 calls (compared to 1.9 million in 2020) and more than 2.1 million 111 calls.

  10. Download Healthwatch Engand's Annual Report to Parliament

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    Together we’re making a real difference to people’s lives! Read the Healthwatch England annual report to find out the impact our collective work has had on communities across England.

  11. Webinars to find out more about the creation of new statutory South East London Integrated Care System

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    Partners from the South East London Integrated Care System – which brings together all the organisations responsible for delivering health and care for local communities – are hosting webinars for local people to attend.

  12. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  13. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    Free testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.

  14. Newsletters

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    Our newsletter aims to bring you the latest update on our involvement with health and social care issues across Bexley. Subscribe to the latest edition below.

  15. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  16. Spring COVID boosters being offered to over 75s and clinically vulnerable

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    Over 75s and those who are clinically vulnerable will be invited to book an additional COVID booster this week, as the NHS launches its spring booster programme.

  17. Autism Acceptance Day - 2nd April

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    World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday 2 April. This year marks the 15th annual World Autism Acceptance Day.

  18. British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – Healthwatch England response

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    More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

  19. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  20. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

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

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  22. Healthwatch England chair to step down

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    Sir Robert Francis QC is stepping down as our Healthwatch chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board.

  23. Healthy Start Scheme

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    The Healthy Start Scheme is a government-funded programme that aims to help parents give their young children the best start in life by subsidising food shopping.

  24. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  25. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

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    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

  26. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  27. What is Monkeypox? What are the symptoms?

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    Find out more about Monkeypox.

  28. Riverside Surgery - Pier Road and Mill Road - telephone number change

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    Important information about Riverside Surgery Pier Road and Mill Road

  29. Healthwatch England's response to Messenger review of NHS leadership

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    Our national director Louise Ansari responds to General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard’s review of health and care leadership.

  30. How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

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    Big changes are taking place across the health and care system.

  31. New NHS waiting times figures – Healthwatch England response

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    Two-thirds fewer people are waiting more than two years for elective care, new figures have shown. Our national director Louise Ansari highlights that low income, gender and ethnicity affect people’s experience of waiting.

  32. What is the London Care Record and how does it benefit you?

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    Read more about the London Care Record.

  33. Need Some Help with 'Digital'?

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    Bexley Digital Champion volunteers are based in a variety of organisations all over Bexley offering FREE one-to-one support at your pace.

  34. Annual Report 2021/2022 - "Championing what matters to you"

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    Read about how we have helped you to share your views and experiences and what our key priorities will be for 2022/2023.

  35. Integrated Care Systems come into force today - 1st July 2022

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    A total of 42 new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) come into force today

  36. The Healthy Start Scheme

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    The Healthy Start Scheme is a government-funded programme that aims to help parents give their young children the best start in life by subsidising food shopping.

  37. Tell about your hospital outpatient appointment

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    Healthwatch Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham are working with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.