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Men's Health Week 14th - 21st June 2021

The recent lockdowns have had a profound effect on people’s mental health and wellbeing and as we come out of it there are many anxieties and worries. The theme for Men’s Health Week is “How do we move forward?”

Doctors Desk

Bulbanks Medical Centre Merger - Tell Us Your Views and FAQ's

Bulbanks Medical Centre is merging with Riverside Surgery on Thursday July 1st 2021. Healthwatch Bexley would like to hear patient’s views and comments about the merger.

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

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.

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South East London Healthwatch Patient Group

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.

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Vaccine Facts Website

The Our Healthier South East London Integrated Care System (ICS) vaccine facts resource aims to provide people from diverse communities with the right information to feel confident to take up the Covid vaccine.

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NHS app ready to become vaccine passport

England’s NHS app will be available to use as a vaccine passport from Monday, the government has said – but only for those who have had both doses of the jab.

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Re-instate Receives Long Term Funding

Re-Instate has received long-term funding to support the development of its Living Well project.

A million vaccinations in SE London

Staff across south east London have given over a million vaccinations.

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Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

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NHS Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test Kit

Free Covid-19 Lateral Flow Tests

Twice-weekly free Covid lateral flow tests are now available to everyone in England without Covid symptoms, as recommended by the government and public health experts.

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Response to death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England responds on behalf of our staff and volunteers.