1. Healthwatch Network Awards 2019

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Bexley has been recognised and awarded highly commended in the Championing Diversity and Inclusion category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  2. 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.

  3. BSL Health Directory

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    British sign language health videos can be hard to find so we have produced a BSL Health Directory.

  4. GP Access & Quality of Experience for People with Learning Disabilities

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    This snapshot study seeks to explore the experience of people with learning disabilities when accessing their GP surgery, in addition to the quality of care they receive when accessing the service.

  5. Learning Disability Virtual Big Health Week

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    The virtual Learning Disability Big Health Week took placed from 2nd to the 6th November 2020.

  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. Do you know anyone who could benefit from a GP Access card?

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    Previously known as My Right to Healthcare, GP Access cards allow people who aren't registered with a GP practice, have no fixed address or identification to communicate their right to healthcare.

  8. South Asian community members needed for Breast Cancer Care project

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    Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine are looking for South Asian community members living with and beyond breast cancer and their family members or carers to join a public involvement project.

  9. Healthwatch Bexley shortlisted for network award

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    Local health champion is shortlisted for the creation of the South East London Healthwatch Director in major national awards scheme

  10. GP Access For Deaf British Sign Language Users

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    Are you a deaf British sign language user? Please take part in our latest survey.

  11. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  12. Easy Health Website

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    As part of a local project to make easy read information available to patients Bexley Mencap are working with a small number of local GP Practices to test a new website - Easy Health

  13. Improving health outcomes for people with a learning disability

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    A new £60,000 scheme to help people with learning disabilities or severe mental illness access GP services digitally has contributed towards Bexley Mencap producing three new education films.

  14. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  15. 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.

  16. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. Enter & View Policy

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    What is Enter & View?

  24. 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.

  25. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - January 2019

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

  26. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - March 2019

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

  27. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes - May 2019

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

  28. Advisory Board Meetings July 2109

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

  29. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes October 2019

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

  30. Advisory Board Meeting Minutes November 2019

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

  31. Black Lives Matter

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    Black Lives Matter : We stand in solidarity

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. Healthwatch Bexley Job Vacancies

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    We are recruiting!

  41. 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.