1. GP Access & Quality of Experience for People with Learning Disabilities

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    This snapshot study seeks to explore the experience of people with learning disabilities when accessing their GP surgery, in addition to the quality of care they receive when accessing the service.

  2. Healthwatch Bexley Balanced Eating School Survey Report

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    Obesity in Bexley is identified as a key public health concern and a priority of the Health and Wellbeing board. In Bexley, the levels of obesity, both for children and adults, is significantly higher than national and regional levels.

  3. NHS Winter Comms Evaluation

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    We teamed up with the other South London Healthwatch groups to provide support to assist the NHS London region with the evaluation of the effectiveness of the Transforming Primary Care Programme’s winter communications programme.

  4. Annual Report 2016/2017

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    Find out our highlights from 2016 to 2017, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts.

  5. Review of General Practice online complaints information - Bexley

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    A lack of awareness of how to make a complaint is a common concern across the Bexley Borough

  6. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  7. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  8. Healthwatch Bexley Pharmacy Review 2017

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    During June and July 2017 we gathered the views of local people on their experiences of using pharmacy services in Bexley.

  9. Emotional Wellbeing of Children and Young People 8 - 19 in Bexley

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    Children and young people’s emotional wellbeing is a topical issue. There is evidence of growing prevalence of mental ill-health among children and young people.

  10. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - January 2019

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    Read the minutes from our Advisory Board meeting which took place in January 2019.

  11. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - March 2019

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    Read the minutes from our Advisory Board meeting which took place in March 2019.

  12. World Health Day 2020

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  13. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  14. Make May purple

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  15. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  16. Dying Matters Week

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  17. Dementia action week 2019

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  18. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  19. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 2019

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    Read the minutes from our Advisory Board meeting which took place in May 2019.

  20. Carers Rights Day

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  21. Self care week

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  22. International Volunteer Day

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  23. National Stress Awareness Day

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  24. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

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  25. World Homelessness Day

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  26. National Eye Health Week

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  27. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  28. Men's Health Week

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  29. World Diabetes Day

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  30. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  31. World Alzheimer’s Day

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  32. Organ donation week

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  33. Baby loss awareness week

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  34. World Mental Health Day

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  35. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  36. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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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.

  37. Discharge to Assess and Reablement Schemes

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    We talked to Bexley residents who were discharged from hospital under the Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Reablement Schemes about their experiences and views.

  38. Erith Urgent Care

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    An independent review of the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) site at Erith Hospital found it unfit for purpose. This report outlines the proposed move from an UCC at Erith Hospital to Erith Health Centre.

  39. Annual Report 2018/2019

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    Our annual report shows how our team of volunteers and staff have been at the forefront of changes brought about in the health and social care services, bringing local voices and experiences to the attention of decision makers.

  40. Advisory Board Meetings July 2109

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    Read the minutes from our Advisory Board meeting which took place in July 2019.

  41. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  42. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  43. NHS Long Term Plan Engagement Report - South East London

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    Healthwatch in the South East London area, have been working together. We have obtained the views of South East London residents, to support the implementation of the local Long Term Plan.

  44. Healthy Start Consultation

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    We were asked by the London Borough of Bexley to explore the uptake of the Healthy Start scheme across the borough.