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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, it could help to talk to someone. You could talk to someone that you trust, such as a family member or a friend, and they could offer support and help you decide what to do. They could also contact services on your behalf. -
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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. -
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This means that our hospitals will be under a lot of pressure again. This weekend is also a bank holiday weekend.
Please help us by sharing this message widely. -
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Based on comments about the service from residents and our committee, Healthwatch Bromley decided to investigate how social prescribing was working in 2022 – 2023 in the London Borough of Bromley. We developed two surveys – for patients and Primary Care professionals – and a set of interview questions for social prescribing link workers (SPLWs). -
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Know Your Numbers! Week (4 to 10 September) from @BloodPress_UK starts next week!
Free blood pressure checks will be available at locations across the borough and you can get home monitors for use at home at local pharmacies.
Learn more: https://bromley.gov.uk/bloodpressure
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With the right support, every child and young person with asthma can learn to manage their condition.
That’s why #AskAboutAsthma 2023 is encouraging us all to widen our view of children and young people’s asthma.
🔗Learn more at: https://www.transformationpartnersinhealthandcare.nhs.uk/your-asthma-care/ -
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For ‘Know Your Numbers! Week 2023’ (4 to 10 September 2023) free blood pressure checks will be available at ‘pressure stations’ located around the borough.
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The E&V visit was carried out on Thursday 21st June 2023. The visit was announced and planned in partnership with the home. During this visit, four E&V ARs were present. The registered manager was friendly and welcoming upon arrival. The atmosphere felt peaceful, and the home appeared tidy. -
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A patient experience report with 658 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from April - June 2023. -
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Healthwatch Bromley is investigating how ophthalmology services (OS)* are working for people who live in Bromley. We will use the responses to produce a report that will share key findings and make recommendations for improvements to the services. -
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Bromley X by X and Healthwatch Bromley are running an interactive United Voices workshop on:
Tuesday 26th September 2023 from 1pm until 2.30pm
at Lewis House, 30 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LS.
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You can help someone with blood cancer find a stem cell match and save their life. Register as a potential stem cell donor with the charity DKMS UK
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Doctors’ strike, 2 – 4 October
Hospitals will be busier than usual - here's how to get the help you need -
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If you have experience of being supported by one of our care coordinators, or have a family member who has, we’d love to hear your thoughts. -
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You're invited to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust's Annual Members' meeting on Wednesday 18 October.
Healthwatch Bromley will have a stall on the day, at Bromley Reformed United Church from 4pm-6.30pm.
Further information can be found in the attached poster. -
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We’re delighted to support St Christopher’s bold new strategy and vibrant new look which is aimed at tackling inequalities in palliative and end of life care across South East London. -
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Today is International Menopause Day. With over thirty recognised symptoms, menopause can have a significant impact on your daily life. This article explains everything you need to know about perimenopause and menopause, available treatments, and available support. -
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If you’re not feeling well, choosing the right place to go for help can save you a lot of time and effort. There are plenty of Bromley health services that offer advice, support, and treatment if and when you need it. They’re very simple to use and often available without an appointment. -
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Monday 13th November - 18th October it's Self Care Week across the nation and in Bromley!
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You may have been sent a text message from King’s College Hospital (KCH) NHS Foundation Trust about completing your sign up to MyChart that includes an activation link. These messages have been sent to patients receiving care with KCH. -
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Although cold weather doesn’t cause colds, flu and wheezing, these viruses are more common in winter as we are in closer contact with each other due to being indoors. -
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A patient experience report with 624 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from July - September 2023.
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The E&V visit was carried out on Thursday 27th July 2023. The visit was announced and planned in partnership with the home. In preparation, we shared with the home a poster, announcing the E&V, to display in communal areas and copies of questionnaires explaining the purpose of the E&V in further detail.
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Doctors are striking from Wednesday 20th to Saturday 23rd December, and again from Wednesday 3rd to Tuesday 9th January.
There also two bank holidays coming up and this is a time of year when hospitals are always very busy.
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We are recruiting for a Projects Officer. This is a community and office-based role, encompassing both face-to-face community engagement and outreach elements, alongside office-based aspects.