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The NHS in south east London has teamed up with the Al-Emaan Mosque in Keston, Bromley, to offer local residents another place to get their COVID-19 vaccination. -
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre this morning (15 February 2021) to meet primary care staff, volunteers and patients getting their Covid-19 vaccinations. -
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The NHS has planned extensively to deliver the largest vaccination programme in our history. The first COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) has been rigorously tested and confirmed as safe and highly effective by the expert Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). -
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When you become eligible for vaccination, you will receive an invitation to come forward for your vaccination. For most people, this will be a letter either from BGPA, the GP Practice or the national NHS. Some people might receive a text or phone call from BGPA or the GP Practice. -
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South East London CCG is organising a briefing on the Covid-19 vaccination programme in south east London (SEL) on Monday 25 January 3 pm to 4 pm on Microsoft Teams. -
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The NHS in south east London is very busy due to rising coronavirus infection rates, but they are still helping you get urgent care when you need it. -
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The NHS has planned extensively to deliver the largest vaccination programme in our history. The first vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) has been rigorously tested and confirmed as safe and highly effective by the expert Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), with the vaccine roll-out beginning on 8 December 2020. -
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Integrating Care – The next steps to building strong and effective integrated care systems across England -
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NHS is asking patients, NHS staff, partner organisations and interested members of the public to give views on proposals set out in the document: -
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The HIV Commission started gathering evidence a year ago and has taken written submissions as well as holding public meetings, talking to local stakeholders and community members, to understand the different regional responses to the epidemic. -
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Think Self Care for Life: Invest in your future self
Bromley Well is inviting people to join them online for a week of activities, top tips and fun! -
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Healthwatch Bromley wants your opinion if you have accessed Mental Health services since April 2019, or if you are a Mental Health service provider. -
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Covid-19 has affected nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Never before have our health and care services faced such an overwhelming challenge, or had to respond and adapt so quickly. -
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Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. This year it’s more important than ever for people at risk to get their free flu vaccine. -
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We’re looking to appoint two Bromley residents to sit on the Healthwatch South East London Patient Group. -
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Bromley Healthcare is providing the new Bromley 0 to 19 Public Health Service from 1 October 2020. The service will provide better, more coordinated, health guidance and support for children, young people and families in the Borough. -
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Do you think it’s important that local people are involved in services? -
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Healthcare Cards are available to help adults who are homeless to get access to London GP practices. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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In partnership with the Greater London Authority and Faith Forum for London, this webinar will explore the role of faith leaders in supporting communities impacted by COVID-19, and also focus on strengthening resilience by highlighting experiences and examples of how faith based organisations have supported the communities they serve during Covid-19, and continue to do so. -
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Thrive LDN is continuing a partnership with Hackney-based print artist, The Fandangoe Kid, to run a series of interactive online workshops for 14-25 year olds to explore experiences, challenges and issues faced during the pandemic and build resilience. -
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The NHS have planned 60-minute webinars for anyone feeling anxious about coronavirus and how it is impacting you, your loved ones or your work. -
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Join this online event to hear about One Bromley Covid-19 recovery plans and how we are supporting residents in Bromley. -
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Need a blood test?
The community phlebotomy walk-in is changing. -
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To keep patients and staff safe it is best to speak to a clinician before attending your practice, it may be that you can be treated effectively without seeing a health professional, or directed to your local pharmacy for treatment, however if you need a physical assessment your GP will arrange for you to be safely seen for a consultation in the practice. -
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Every April marks testicular cancer awareness month to highlight the challenges and threats that testicular cancer poses, and to celebrate progress toward prevention, diagnosis and breakthroughs in treatment. -
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Healthwatch Bromley is recruiting volunteers. Make this an opportunity to build your community. -
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We are supporting @HealthwatchE’s campaign calling on new mums and birthing parents to share their experience of mental health support. Please help us spread the word and share our survey with your audiences. -
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Complete our feedback survey sharing your experiences with the London Ambulance Service in the past 12 months. The survey opens on Thursday 1st December and closes on Wednesday 11th January at 12pm. All entrants will have the chance to win a £50 One4all voucher. -
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Have you accessed Oxleas services within the last 5 years? If yes, the Involvement Register could be for you. Find out more, email: oxl-tr.involved@nhs.net -
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You are invited to a meeting on 21 December, 12.30pm-1.30pm. Plans for the new centre will be shared and questions answered from local stakeholders and residents. -
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Healthwatch Bromley’s offices are closed from 5pm on Friday 16th December. We reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3rd January.
Healthwatch Bromley is independent and acts as a patient champion in health and social care services. Advice and Information can be found on our website. -
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The Cancer Information and Support Services Report received a response from King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (Bromley). -
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Further industrial action by ambulance service staff around the country is set to take place on Wednesday 11 January 2023. -
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Join the Community Roadshow at The Glades Shopping Centre on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 January with information on vaccination.
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Healthwatch Bromley gives you the chance to say what you think about how local health and social care services are run. Your experiences are important and can help to inform commissioners and service providers. Please take five minutes to share your story with us.
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Take part in Children’s Mental Health Week. Help make a difference to the lives of children and young people across the UK. -
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The BSCP has now published its Annual Report covering 2021-22.
This detailed report covers partnership activity to safeguard children and young people in Bromley and to promote their welfare, and the impact that activity had.
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Healthwatch England new data shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. -
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In March 2023, Bromley Healthcare launched a new specialist nurse-led service to support children and young people with bladder and bowel conditions in Bromley.
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We are recruiting for a new full-time Patient Experience Officer to support the Boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham. Application deadline: Thursday 27th April, 5pm -
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Bank Holidays can affect the opening hours of local pharmacies. The following guide provides the opening hours for pharmacies in London which have been asked to open on Friday 7th April, Sunday 9th April and Monday 10th April 2023.
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COVID-19 is still with us and making thousands of people ill every week. Protection against COVID - 19 (either from catching the virus or from a previous vaccination) fades over time. This spring, the NHS is offering a further vaccination to those at highest risk of severe illness from the virus. -
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Our office will close for the Easter Bank Holiday.
We'll respond to any calls or messages once we return to the office on Tuesday 11th April. -
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The Cancer Information and Support Survey was a local project run by Healthwatch Bromley from March to June 2022. The project aimed to identify and understand trends in the support needs of people, and their loved ones, living with or beyond different types of cancer.
We designed an infographic that illustrates ratings of cancer support across three cancer groups and the preferred location for a new cancer information and support centre. -
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Nurses who are members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will be striking from 8pm on 30 April to 8pm on 2 May at Guys and St Thomas’s (GSTT), and Kings. Unite members (pharmacists, nurses, security and switchboard) will also be on strike on 2 May at GSTT (times tbc). -
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South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) is working hard to ensure everyone receives the maximum protection against potential illness and disease - including getting the information and support they need, and access to vaccinations wherever they live. -
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As part of a research project, Healthwatch Bromley produced leaflets for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to provide education and information. -
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Fancy a chat? @NHSVolunteerResponders are here to offer you or someone you know a friendly phone call and a listening ear through their newly launched Check In and Chat service.
Whether it’s just a one-off conversation, or regular chats, you can use this service by calling 0808 196 3646.