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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.
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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
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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.
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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. -
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ClearCommunityWeb run a digital skills programme and their digital drop-in sessions will resume on 8th January. -
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The E&V visit was carried out on Thursday 1st November 2023 and two E&V Authorised Representatives (ARs) were present. It was announced and planned in partnership with Springfield. In preparation, we shared with the manager a poster announcing the E&V, to share with tenants, staff and family members, and questionnaires explaining the purpose of the visit in more detail. -
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The NHS is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccines to those at greater risk of serious illness this winter. Those who can get both vaccines through the NHS includes everyone aged 65 and over, pregnant women, care home residents, people with certain health conditions, frontline health and care staff, unpaid carers and household contacts of those at higher risk. -
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We are recruiting for a Patient Experience Officer. This is a community and office-based role, encompassing both face-to-face community engagement and outreach elements, alongside office-based aspects.
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On 18th January, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) published a report on health inequalities in England and Wales and the association between poor health and economic inactivity across different local authorities. -
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We want to hear from working age adults aged 18-66, receiving community mental health support for more than 12 weeks or who have been discharged from this care within the last six months. -
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The development of a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Bromley Town Centre has moved an important step closer following planning approval.
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A patient experience report with 640 reviews collected this quarter about the health and social care services in the London Borough of Bromley, covering the period from October - December 2023. -
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Join the 2nd and final Warm Wednesday event for 2024 delivered by London South East London Colleges (LSEC), at their BR6 restaurant, located at their Orpington Campus.
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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. -
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Junior Doctors are on strike from Saturday 24 – Wednesday 28 February. This means that our hospitals will be under a lot of pressure again. -
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NRS Healthcare is the UKs largest provider of Community Equipment, Technology Enabled Care (TEC), Wheelchair and Clinical Services, as well as a supplier of daily living aids through its retail site. -
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The aim of this report is to use PEP data collected between April –December 2023 to understand about access and overall experience of Bromley GPs. Data used in this report is aligned with questions in the GP Patient Survey (GPPS) to enable comparison. Analysis is provided at a Primary Care Network level. -
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The Big Lunch is once again coming to Bromley to help people come together to celebrate their community, neighbourhood friendships and street friends. -
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Be more independent, safer and confident in choosing the right transport
There are things you can do before you travel and while you are travelling to help you stay safe. Use the PLAN guidance.
Prepare
Look confident
Avoid risks
Never take safety for granted
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If you have lost someone to suicide, the South East London Suicide Bereavement Service is here for you. They work with people across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, including children and young people who feel that they would benefit from their service. -
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If you have lost someone to suicide, the South East London Suicide Bereavement Service is here for you. They work with people across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, including children and young people who feel that they would benefit from their service. -
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Do you know how much alcohol you are drinking and how it might affect your health? Take the Lower My Drinking quiz to help you feel more informed and focused on your health and wellbeing. -
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This report describes a research project on ophthalmology services (OS) available to residents of the London Borough of Bromley (LBB), and lists its findings and recommendations. Survey responses indicated that service users are broadly satisfied with the range of services available to them.
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The Mental Health Flexible Support Service (MHFSS) is a service for adults (aged 18+) with mental ill health, which supports their resettlement into the community following discharge from hospital. A floating support worker works with service users to meet their individual needs. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home. -
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.