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. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  16. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  17. My Involvement Profile – access or support needs

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    When you’re asked about your access or support needs, do you ever feel tired and annoyed at having to repeat them, yet again?

  18. Health and Faith Report

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    We carried out a research project in the London Borough of Bromley considering the health and social care needs and experiences of seldom heard communities through contacting different faith groups and engaging with communities that may not be regular service users.

  19. Opportunities To Get Involved With King’s College Hospital Trust

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    There are a number of opportunities for people to get involved in some patient/public groups of Kings’ College.

  20. Windrush Generation and entitlement to NHS

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    “Windrush Generation” guidance for NHS staff and other providers of NHS funded secondary and community care services.

  21. The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs) Forum invite you to join the LFB community conversations - Monday 5th June

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    Following up on their commitment for conversations and co-production relating to:

    · The Independent Culture Review findings and Community Risk Management plan

    · Fire safety and evacuation and your safety in London

    · Achieving co-production with Deaf and Disabled People in London

  22. 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.

  23. Come meet our team on 25 July at High Street Lates: A Sport and Wellbeing Festival

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    On Tuesday 25 July from 4pm to 9pm, Bromley Town Centre will host a free Sport and Wellbeing Festival promoting active and healthy lifestyles, and Healthwatch Bromley is participating. Come meet our team and share your experiences accessing health and social care services.

  24. United Voices workshop with Healthwatch Bromley - 26th September

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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.

  25. Free digital skills programme available to all residents

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    ClearCommunityWeb run a digital skills programme and their digital drop-in sessions will resume on 8th January.

  26. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.