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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
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Flu Vaccination Report
The uptake of the flu vaccine for the 2017-18 winter season in Bexley was below the national average, therefore, we undertook a study to look at the reasons for this and try to understand some of the barriers to being vaccinated.
1 December 2018
Report
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Unsung Heroes - Adult Carers
We listened to experiences of adult unpaid carers in Bexley. Our recommendations from this report are being used as an evidence base to make changes in the provision of carers services across the borough.
23 October 2018
Report
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Young Unsung Heroes - Bexley
Many young carers may remain hidden and are unwilling to let schools or friends know they are a carer. Our work discovered there were many hidden young carers in the borough who were not accessing the help and support they needed.
15 October 2018
Report
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Enter & View Report - Look and Listen
Tackling barriers to healthcare and improving GP access and quality of care for people with a learning disability in Bexley.
24 July 2018
Report
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Patient Participation Group Audit Report
Read the findings and recommendations following our audit of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in Bexley on behalf of the Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
5 May 2018
Report
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Emotional Wellbeing of Children and Young People 8 - 19 in Bexley
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 October 2017
Report
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Healthwatch Bexley Pharmacy Review 2017
During June and July 2017 we gathered the views of local people on their experiences of using pharmacy services in Bexley.
11 September 2017
Report
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
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.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
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Review of General Practice online complaints information - Bexley
A lack of awareness of how to make a complaint is a common concern across the Bexley Borough
3 July 2017
Report
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Annual Report 2016/2017
Find out our highlights from 2016 to 2017, including who we engaged with, our focus areas, and our impacts.
27 June 2017
Report