1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  7. What is Monkeypox? What are the symptoms?

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    Find out more about Monkeypox.

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

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    Important information about Riverside Surgery Pier Road and Mill Road

  9. 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.

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

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    Read more about the London Care Record.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Tell about your hospital outpatient appointment

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

  14. Healthwatch Bexley Job Vacancies

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    We are recruiting!

  15. Outpatients report

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    Outpatients report

  16. Junior Doctors’ strike, 11–15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24–25 August

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    During the junior doctors' and consultants' strikes hospitals will be busier than usual - here's how to get the help you need.

  17. What support you would like locally for weight management?

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    We would like to hear your thoughts on the services offered in the Borough of Bexley for weight management.

  18. The deadline has been extended for the London creative arts competition

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    The deadline has been extended for entrants to submit their artwork for the London creative arts competition

  19. 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.