1. 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.

  2. Enter and View Report - Multiple Providers Access to Dentistry within London Borough of Bexley

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    This report presents the findings of an Enter and View programme into Dental services conducted by us between November 2015 and January 2016.

  3. Dentists and Coronavirus

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    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  4. Join us and the Care Quality Commission to help shape health and social care services post COVID-19.

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    Help patients, key workers and your community by telling us about a recent experience of health and social care services in Bexley.

  5. Dental and Orthodontic treatment following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in England

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    Information guide about the re-opening of NHS orthodontic services following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  6. Healthwatch England Annual report 2019-20

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    Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever.

  7. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    Healthwatch England warns dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people, 80%, struggling to access timely care during the last lockdown.

  8. "I really need to see a dentist but none are taking on new NHS patients!"

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    Getting to see a dentist, both for routine and emergency treatment, is a real problem in the London Borough of Bexley right now.

  9. NHS dentistry: We're calling for the Government to invest

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    We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  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. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  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. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. NHS Long Term Plan - Local Engagement Report Bexley

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    At a time of increasing pressure on NHS services and financial budgets, this research highlights how the NHS can better take care of Bexley residents and how the care residents receive can be improved.

  18. 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.

  19. Enter & View Policy

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    What is Enter & View?

  20. Complaints Policy

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    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  21. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - January 2019

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

  22. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - March 2019

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

  23. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 2019

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

  24. Advisory Board Meetings July 2109

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

  25. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes October 2019

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

  26. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 2019

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

  27. Black Lives Matter

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    Black Lives Matter : We stand in solidarity

  28. Annual Report 2019/2020

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    We have just published our Annual Report for 2019/2020. Read about what we've been up to over the last year, and how we have helped you to share your views and experiences.

  29. Annual Report 2020/2021

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    The 20/21 Annual Report highlights our work, what we've achieved and our plans for next year.

  30. Louise Ansari appointed as new Healthwatch England National Director

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    We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  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. Healthwatch Bexley Job Vacancies

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    We are recruiting!

  36. Annual Report 2022/2023 - "Together we are making health and social care better"

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    Read our annual report and see how Healthwatch Bexley has helped you to share your views and experiences and what our key priorities will be for 2022/2023.