1. Patient Experience Report 2022/2023 Quarter 1

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    A patient experience report with 600 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from April–June 2022. We found that 427 (71%) local residents reviewed positively with star rating 4-5, 27 (5%) neutral with star rating 3 and 146 (24%) negative with star rating 1-2.

  2. Patient Experience Report 2020 Quarter 1

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    A patient experience report with 300 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from April-June 2020. We found that 233 (78%) local residents reviewed positively with star rating 4-5, 5 (2%) neutral and 62 (20%) negative.

  3. Enter & View Report: Bromley Well

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    We conducted an Enter & View visit looking at Bromley Well. Their aim is to help the local population to stay both emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Four Enter & View visits on four Bromley Well workshops were conducted over a one month period in June across varied locations. The workshops were evaluated through the use of a bespoke observation sheet, together with client and staff feedback forms.

  4. Food for Thought

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    We set out to speak to Year Five and Year Six children from Highfield Junior School. We were interested in learning what knowledge the children had around healthy eating and to also raise awareness. To do this we used
    Public Health guidance to focus on: the Eatwell plate, sugar levels, salt levels, intake of water, the importance of exercise, the 5 a day message. We obtained 119 responses during the course of the workshops.

  5. Let's Talk About Sex

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    This report explores young people's attitudes and experiences toward sexual health and healthy relationships, in the hope that it would raise awareness around the services that are available, the laws around sex and healthy teenage relationships. This report documents the findings of the research, which took place from December 2016 to February 2017.

  6. Enter & View Report: Extra Care Units Bromley

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    We conducted an Enter & View visit to engage with tenants of the Extra Care Schemes to understand their experience of the service and provide them with the opportunity to voice their opinions regarding the care that they receive and the environment in which they live. We engaged with 65 tenants and 37 staff members.

  7. Banking on a Meal…

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    We visited 5 food banks across the boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham. We interviewed residents about their experiences of accessing health and social care services and the circumstances which has caused them to access community services in the borough. The community providers of food banks were also engaged, regarding information around numbers and their front line experiences.

  8. Self-Care Matters

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    The purpose of the Self-Care Week event was to raise awareness of the Self Care week and importance of self-care, to encourage stakeholders to take part in the campaign and to encourage self-care to their service users, to promote our achievements in supporting patients in self-care so far.

  9. Young People Speak Out

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    This report draws together responses to our Young People’s Survey, and gives an insight into the thoughts of young people in Bromley regarding health services.

  10. Six things you should expect from social care support

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care.

  11. Become an Engagement Assurance Committee Public Member

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    NHS South East London ICS is seeking to recruit public members to join the Engagement Assurance Committee to fill the current vacancies from Bexley, Bromley and Southwark.

  12. Support for people with learning disabilities coming out of lockdown

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    The National Learning Disabilities Senate have created five videos for people with learning disabilities coming out of lockdown. Please see below:

  13. Involving People With Diabetes

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    Do you have diabetes? Are you interested in helping us shape services?

  14. DadPad- An App For New Fathers

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    Summary of dadpad:

    DadPad® gives new dads and dads-to-be the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partners so that babies get the best possible start in life.

  15. Public Survey About Adult Day Centres

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    Kings College London are we are gathering views about priorities for action, development and research with respect to adult day centres.

  16. Loneliness Awareness Week

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    Loneliness is an issue that has affected many people during the past 15 months. There has been a consistent level of reported loneliness in England before the pandemic and the Government’s Community Life Survey has reported that 6% of all adults aged 16+ in England feel lonely often or always.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust King’s Strategy 2021-26 Survey

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    King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in the process of setting goals and ambitions for the Trust over the next 5 years (2021-26).

  20. Domestic Abuse

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    Domestic abuse is when you are controlled, bullied or threatened by your partner or a family member, who wants to gain control over you.

  21. Safeguarding

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    Information about safeguarding: what it is and who to contact.

  22. Domestic Violence

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    Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help.

  23. Muslim Doctors Encourage Residents to Get Their Vaccine in Bromley

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    The NHS in south east London is working with GPs, volunteers, and faith leaders at the Al-Emaan Mosque in Keston to offer the COVID-19 vaccination to people of all faiths and none.

  24. One million Vaccinations Given in South East London

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    In southeast London, we have now passed the one million COVID-19 vaccine mark. Health and care partners from across the Our Healthier South East London (OHSEL) Integrated Care System (ICS) is celebrating the efforts of staff who have given one million COVID vaccinations as part of the efforts to prevent people from getting seriously ill from COVID-19.

  25. A pop-up vaccination clinic on Friday 23 April.

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    There will be a NHS COVID-19 vaccination clinic held at the Cotmandene Community Resource Centre on Friday 23 April 2021 for eligible residents. Address: 64 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington BR5 2RG.

  26. Covid-19 Vaccinations Success at Bromley Civic Centre

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    Residents are being strongly encouraged to respond positively to their call up notification over the coming weeks or book an appointment online to attend a vaccination centre.

  27. Covid-19 Vaccinations in Bromley – an Online Event

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    Join this online event to get the latest update on the vaccination programme in Bromley
    Date – Wednesday, 10 March 2021

    Time – 1500 to 1600 hrs

  28. Bromley Mosque Opens its Doors to Aid The COVID-19 vaccination Drive

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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.

  29. Covid-19 Vaccination in Bromley

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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).

  30. Bromley’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme – Information

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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.

  31. Second Covid-19 Vaccination Briefing for Voluntary Sector

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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.

  32. COVID-19 Vaccine

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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.

  33. Integrated Care Systems

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    Integrating Care – The next steps to building strong and effective integrated care systems across England

  34. Event: Bromley’s Self Care Week (Monday 16th – Sunday 22nd November)

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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!

  35. Just the Flu?’ Protect Yourself And Those Around You With The Free Flu Vaccination

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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.

  36. Join the Healthwatch South East London Patient Group

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    We’re looking to appoint two Bromley residents to sit on the Healthwatch South East London Patient Group.

  37. Launch of The New Bromley 0 to 19 Public Health Service

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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.

  38. Are You Interested in Local Health Services?

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    Do you think it’s important that local people are involved in services?

  39. A Right to Healthcare Cards

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    Healthcare Cards are available to help adults who are homeless to get access to London GP practices.

  40. Bring Your Light – a discussion on faith, belief and resilience

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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.

  41. Resilience Workshops for Young Londoners With The Fandangoe Kid

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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.

  42. Covid-19 Well-being Webinars

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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.

  43. ONE BROMLEY – COVID-19 RECOVERY PLANS

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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.

  44. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month 2022

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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.

  45. 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.

  46. Bromley Primary Care is here for you

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    Primary care is made up of the GP, practice nurse, high street pharmacist, along with other clinicians working in your GP surgery to support you when you first feel poorly or are concerned about your physical or mental health. Watch this video to get information on how services are working and the best way to get the care you need.

  47. Maternal Mental Health Matters Survey

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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.

  48. Share Your Feedback About Social Prescribing - Patients Survey

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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.

  49. Hollybank Respite Centre Observation Report

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    Updated 12th June 2023.

    On 20th July 2022 we conducted an in-person visit at Hollybank, a children’s respite centre in Bromley.

  50. 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.