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On 23rd February 2023, Healthwatch Bromley visited Homefield, an inclusive purpose-built nursing home, situated in a quiet area of Bickley. The home offers a person-centred nursing care home for up to 42 older people and it is specialised in supporting people living with dementia. Homefield Care Home is provided and run by Mission Care.

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.

During the Junior Doctors’ Strike, hospitals across south east London are likely to be much busier than usual.
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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face & recognise the contribution they make to families & communities throughout the UK.

The government has launched a public consultation to inform its Major Conditions Strategy, to help set actions needed over the next five years to improve diagnosis and management of people’s care.

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

If you are looking for a new job, considering a change or want a lasting and fulfilling career, then join the thousands of committed, enthusiastic and diverse people working in Bromley health and care services. There are lots of different jobs and career opportunities on offer, in a wide variety of roles from clinical, to administration to therapies.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 is an event hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. The official theme for this year is anxiety.

There is an open call for evidence from the government to help them develop their ‘pathway for adult social care’.

This pathway will be published autumn 2023 and will set out the skills, knowledge and behaviours that people working in adult social care need to deliver high-quality, personalised, compassionate care and support.

Fancy a chat? @NHSVolunteerResponders are here to offer you or someone you know a friendly phone call and a listening ear through their newly launched Check In and Chat service.

Whether it’s just a one-off conversation, or regular chats, you can use this service by calling 0808 196 3646.

As part of a research project, Healthwatch Bromley produced leaflets for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to provide education and information.

South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) is working hard to ensure everyone receives the maximum protection against potential illness and disease - including getting the information and support they need, and access to vaccinations wherever they live.