1. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  2. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. Join the Forum for Ethnic Carers of People living with Mental Illness – Friday 24th June 10:30 AM

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    The online ethnic carer forum provides an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds who care for someone with a mental illness to learn more about how mental health works with race and ethnicity.

  4. Befriending services, support and opportunities #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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    What is befriending? And how to get support?

  5. Join The Medequip Service User Panel Member

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    Are you a relative? A community expert from a relevant charity? Or a carer to someone that uses Medequip equipment? If so, then this role could be for you.

  6. Carers’ Week – 7 to 12 June 2021

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    Bromley Well provides support to people in Bromley borough who are caring for others.

  7. Join Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich BAME Mental Health Carer Forum

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    We would like to warmly invite you and your service users to our next monthly engagement forum.

  8. Penge COVID-19 vaccination and health event

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    The Penge vaccine and health event will offer the vaccine and a wide range of other health checks to eligible residents, especially those who may not access healthcare services such as the homeless, refugees or those living in temporary accommodation.

  9. Cancer Information and Support Survey – Healthwatch Bromley

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    Share your experience about your local cancer health and care services by completing a survey so that we can help to improve these services.

  10. Enter & View Report: Antokol Care Home

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    On 12th July 2022, Healthwatch Bromley visited Antokol Care Home, a residential care home established in 1951 to care for elderly Polish refugees. Originally located in Beckenham, it was relocated to Chislehurst. Antokol provides housing and care for up to 36 residents, including 21 individuals with dementia and six with additional long-term conditions.

  11. Enter & View Report: Mission Care Greenhill

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    An E&V visit was carried out on 28th October 2022 by three E&V Authorise Representatives (AR). The visit was announced and planned in partnership with the home. In preparation for the visit, we shared with the registered manager a poster announcing our visit to display in communal areas and copies of questionnaires explaining the purpose of E&V visits. 

  12. Enter & View Report: Bromley Dementia Support Hub

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    Bromley Dementia Support Hub is a charitable service that is commissioned by London Borough of Bromley (LBB) and delivered by Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich (BLG) Mind and Age UK.

  13. Enter & View Report: Fallowfield

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    On 4th August 2022, Healthwatch Bromley visited Fallowfield, a nursing home located in a residential area of Chislehurst. The home is a three-acre Victorian mansion surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens, situated next to Fairlight residential home.

  14. Care workforce pathway for adult social care: call for evidence

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    There is an open call for evidence from the government to help them develop their ‘pathway for adult social care’.

    This pathway will be published autumn 2023 and will set out the skills, knowledge and behaviours that people working in adult social care need to deliver high-quality, personalised, compassionate care and support.


  15. It's Carers Week 05 - 11 June

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    Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face & recognise the contribution they make to families & communities throughout the UK.

  16. Annual Report: 2022-2023

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    Our annual report includes how we have engaged and supported people over the year. We successfully gathered 2,487 resident's experiences of health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley and produced 13 reports.

  17. Bromley residents - NRS Healthcare is now your new community equipment provider

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    The NRS base for Bromley is in Sidcup, please see their website, and they are now the provider for all SEL boroughs except Lewisham

  18. St. Christopher's Hospice Quality Account 2022/23

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    Healthwatch Bromley is delighted to be able to share the St Christopher’s Quality Account for 2022-23 and hope you will enjoying reading about the work of St Christopher’s over the last year.

  19. Enter & View: Mission Care Elmwood

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    An E&V visit was carried out on 12th June 2023. The visit was announced and planned in partnership with the home. In preparation for the visit, we shared with the registered manager a poster announcing our visit to display in communal areas, and copies of questionnaires explaining the purpose of E&V visits.

  20. Enter & View: Burrows House

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    The E&V visit was carried out on Thursday 28th September 2023 and four E&V ARs were present. It was announced and planned in partnership with the home. In preparation, we shared with the manager a poster announcing the E&V, to display in communal areas, and questionnaires explaining the purpose of the visit in further detail.

  21. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  22. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  23. What is Monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  24. Get Help With the Cost of Living

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    If you don’t have enough to live on, you might be able to get help from the government or your local council to afford essentials like bills and food. This includes the Household Support Fund and Cost of Living Payments.

  25. How to find your local NHS Service in South East London

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    Please see below information on how to find your local NHS Service in South East London:

  26. Download Free NHS Weight Loss Plan To Help You Start Healthier Habits

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    Download free NHS Weight Loss Plan to help you start healthier habits

  27. Can you help King’s Improvement Science explore patient experiences and preferences when waiting for heart surgery at South-East London hospitals?

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    King’s Improvement Science want to know what it is like waiting for elective (non-emergency) heart surgery at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital, and King’s College Hospital – and what could make the experience better.

  28. The NHS Is Contacting People At The Highest Risk Of Exposure To Monkeypox To Come Forward For Vaccination.

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    Find out more about which groups are at risk, what the symptoms are and where you can find the latest info:

  29. Latest information about COVID-19 vaccination and testing services in South East London.

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    Find the latest information about COVID-19 vaccination and testing services in South East London.

  30. Bromley GP Primary Care is Open For You

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    The new Bromley health campaign, #YourPrimaryCare, has launched to let residents know that their GP practice is open and here for you and your family.

  31. Bromley Y – Training For Young People And Parents

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    Bromley Y is providing a wide range of free webinars for young people and parents, including topics such as: emotionally based school avoidance; managing academic stress; low mood; anxiety; and worry.

  32. The Bromley Children Project

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    The Bromley Children Project (BCP) offer a wide range of free parenting courses and seminars and support from before birth to 18 years and beyond!

  33. Mayor of London’s Cost of Living Hub

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    The Mayor of London has launched a new Cost of Living Hub for Londoners facing financial hardship. You can get advice about benefits, dealing with debt, financial management and mental health support
    Visit

  34. ‘What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?’- a patient and carer resource

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    The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has recently published a resource aimed at patients and carers for the Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB)

  35. Improving The Patient Journey For People With Musculoskeletal Conditions (MSK)

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    Do you have lived experience of musculoskeletal conditions (MSK)?

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  36. Bromley Well – Long Term Conditions Service

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    Bromley Well is a service that supports people with long term conditions. Check out their summer newsletter for upcoming workshops!

  37. Chaplaincy and Spiritual Services Survey ( Ends 10 June)

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    Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust wants to involve patients and families in developing its Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care services. They want to know what works well and what can be improved so they can provide better care to the community.

  38. Bromley Community Equipment Survey

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    Help us improve The Community Equipment Service in Bromley

  39. South London Listens community survey – Open now

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    South London Listens has just launched its second annual survey of south Londoners’ mental health and wellbeing.

  40. World Asthma Day

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    Every 10 seconds, someone in the UK is at risk of dying of an #AsthmaAttack.
    You can save lives by learning these five simple steps.

  41. Share your Cancer Experience with us at Community House Bromley 3 May 2022

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    Healthwatch Bromley is running a drop-in at Community House Bromley from 2-4 pm.

  42. Vaccination clinics for 5-11 years old

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    Grab a Jab for your 5-11 year old in one of our pop-up clinics. All children over 5 and family members welcome.

  43. Patient Experience Report, October to December 2021

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    Healthwatch Bromley’s Patient Experience Report, for October – December 2021, is now available on our website.

  44. Join The Medequip Panel To Help Improve Services For People With Mobility Needs

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    Are you a relative? A community expert from a relevant charity? Or a carer to someone that uses Medequip equipment? If so, then this role could be for you.

  45. One Bromley Community Champions Programme

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    Would you like to promote health and wellbeing in Bromley?

  46. HELP US IMPROVE ASTHMA CARE IN LONDON

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    Join the Help us improve asthma care in London focus group and win a gift voucher worth £12.50. On Wednesday 23rd February 5:30-6:30 pm on Zoom.

  47. New statutory Integrated Care System Webinar – Tuesday 1 March, 9.30 am to 11.30 am and Wednesday 9 March, 6 pm to 8 pm

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    Partners from the South East London Integrated Care System are hosting two webinars for local people to learn more about the formal establishment of the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS) and what this means for local people.

  48. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment

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    This report is about the health of people who live in the borough of Bromley. It gives some insight into the health issues that residents in Bromley have.

  49. Bromley Wins Top Accolade For Health And Care In National Awards

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    Two health and care initiatives developed in Bromley received national recognition and achieved awards.