1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Bromley Maternity Voices Report

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    We gathered extensive patient feedback for Bromley Maternity Voices (BMV) to:
    • Obtain the views of women who have experienced maternity services in Bromley, and pregnant women and their families on their maternity journey
    • Identifying barriers, enabling communities and encouraging participant involvement
    • Diversifying reach by innovative new ways to engage with service users
    • Monitoring the issues that are identified and reporting findings regularly.

  3. Share your views on induction of labour with Bromley Maternity Voice Partnership

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    Have you given birth in the past 2 years in Bromley? If you were induced, we’d like your views! Kings and PRUH Maternity Voices Partnership are working alongside the King’s College Hospital maternity department to review and improve the induction of labour pathway.

  4. King’s Maternity Services Survey

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    King’s College Hospital is asking women, families and partners about what is important to them about maternity services across their sites

  5. Enter & View Report: Maternity Departments

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    Healthwatch from Bromley, Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham carried out Enter & View visits to assess how supported patient's felt by the staff and how comfortable they felt in their surroundings. We observed Princess Royal University Hospital, Queen Elizabeth and Lewisham Hospitals’ Maternity Departments, and Darent Valley Hospital’s Maternity Department.

  6. Annual Report: 2013-2014

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    Our annual report includes how we have engaged and supported people over the year.

  7. Join as Chair or Co-chair with Bromley Maternity Voices Partnership

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    Are you passionate about improving and developing maternity care services in Bromley for women and their families?

  8. JCVI Issues New Advice on COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women

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    The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as the rest of the population, based on their age and clinical risk group.

  9. 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.

  10. Patient Experience Report 2022/2023 Quarter 4

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    A patient experience report with 642 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from January - March 2023.

  11. Young Mum Hub

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    Are you a young mum aged 26 & below? Join young mums wellbeing hub!
    Get information on health and wellbeing and much more. Open every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 10am-2pm. See poster attached for more information.
    St Edward’s Church, St Keverne Road, Mottingham, London SE9 4AQ.

  12. World Breastfeeding Week 2023

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    Join Bromley 0-19 next week for a Q&A session on Instagram Stories

  13. Infant Feeding Drop-in Clinic

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    Keep your little one healthy and happy by attending an Infant Feeding drop-in clinic!

  14. Patient Experience Report 2023/2024 Quarter 2

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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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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:

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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:

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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!

  27. 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

  28. ‘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)

  29. 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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  30. 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!

  31. Befriending services, support and opportunities #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

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    What is befriending? And how to get support?

  32. 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.

  33. Bromley Community Equipment Survey

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    Help us improve The Community Equipment Service in Bromley

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. One Bromley Community Champions Programme

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    Would you like to promote health and wellbeing in Bromley?

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. Apply: Patient Reference Group member

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    Bromley Healthcare is recruiting individuals to participate in the Bromley Healthcare CIC Patient Reference Group (PRG).

  47. Becton Dickinson Blood Specimen Collection – Supply Disruption Briefing From The South East London ICS

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    Becton Dickinson has advised NHS England of a global shortage of some equipment used commonly
    for taking blood tests in the NHS.

  48. Webinar for people with musculoskeletal

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    Have you had aches and pains or difficulty with day-to-day activities related to a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition? MSK conditions affect the joints, bones and muscles, they also include autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

  49. Free NHS Children’s Vaccinations Webinars This October – Your Questions Answered

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    Children's vaccines, why they matter and your questions answered!