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. 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.

  15. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  16. Urgent Care Public Consultation

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    Bexley residents will be please to hear that the go ahead has been given to develop a new Urgent Care Centre at Darent Valley Hospital.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Patient Experience of Urgent Care in Bexley

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    Read our enter and view report for Erith hospital and Queen Mary's Urgent Care Centres

  20. New Guidance: Preventing Infection in Hospitals

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    From 15th June 2020, hospital visitors and outpatients need to wear face coverings

  21. What to expect when visiting Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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    Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are doing everything they can to keep patients safe - it is vital people attend their appointments.

  22. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  23. NHS 111: How do I book a timeslot at A&E?

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    From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.

  24. I am in individual and I want personalised care

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. The plan is linked to all the urgent care services including 111, the out of hours GPs, the London Ambulance Service and all the emergency departments.

  25. Digital Inclusion Report

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    The lockdown imposed from March 2020 brought with it some radical changes to how people are able to access health and care services.

  26. South East London Healthwatch Patient Group

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

  27. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  28. Outpatients report

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    Outpatients report

  29. 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.