1. An update from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    An important update regarding the services available at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust during lockdown.

  2. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of Greenwich residents from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  3. An important message from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is running a campaign to let local people know about the measures the Trust is taking to keep patients safe when they come to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Lewisham or community sites.

  4. COVID-19 Second Phase Response: What have NHS services been told?

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) have written to NHS services about the second phase of the response to COVID-19.

  5. How is coronavirus affecting you?

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    We want to know how your experience of services in Greenwich is being affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  6. What We’re Doing to Help

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    In the light of the current national emergency we are changing how we work, and what we do.

  7. Urgent Request from Public Services Committee - Help with Finding Witness for Oral Evidence Session

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    The House of Lords would like to hear from people age 16-66 with complex care needs, long-term health conditions and disabilities about their experience of services during coronavirus, and how they think services could be improved going forward.

  8. Greenwich Covid-19 recovery & reset plan summary 2020-2022

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    Help shape how Greenwich’s health and care services recover in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic

  9. COVID-19: What people are telling us

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    In our latest briefing, we look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10. People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to COVID-19

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    People with long-term health conditions urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

  11. CQC: COVID-19 is magnifying inequalities and “risks turning fault lines into chasms”

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    Focus now must be on shaping a health and care system that delivers for everyone

  12. New National Restrictions from 5 November

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    From Thursday 5 November the national lockdown will replace the local restrictions in your area.

  13. COVID-19 and Care homes: Lockdown 2

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    We will be holding two virtual meetings to hear your thoughts, experiences, and what changes you’d like to see with care homes as we enter winter.

  14. Healthwatch Greenwich BAME Advisory Group

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    In November we held our first Black Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Advisory group meeting in which we agreed upon which of the service provider commitments the group would prioritise in monitoring.

  15. NHS dental services update

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    NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic

  16. New National Restrictions from 6 January 2021

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    Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. Find out what you can and cannot do.

  17. COVID-19 Vaccination Get Injected Not Infected

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    Want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccine? Ask your questions to local NHS health and care experts in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

  18. Diocese of Southwark leading black clergy urge UK Minority Ethnic community to take vaccine

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    The Diocese of Southwark’s leading black clergy are urging the UK Minority Ethnic to allay their suspicions about the COVID-19 vaccination and to take it when they are offered it.

  19. Royal Greenwich residents over 70 can book their COVID-19 vaccination without an invitation

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    Londoners aged over 70 can book their vaccination without an invitation.

  20. Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

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    New data gathered by Healthwatch England shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  21. Over-65s and clinically vulnerable to get COVID-19 vaccine in Royal Greenwich

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    Greenwich residents aged 65 to 69 and those who are clinically vulnerable (moderate risk) against COVID-19 will be vaccinated next.

  22. 1.7 million more people are being added to the Shielded Patient List

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    This is to enable them to be prioritised for vaccination and to provide them with additional advice and support.

  23. COVID-19 Vaccination event summary

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    Answers to your COVID-19 vaccine questions from Royal Greenwich experts

  24. The Royal Greenwich vaccination bus providing easier access to COVID-19 jabs

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    The bus will make it easier for vulnerable people to get the COVID-19 jab

  25. The four steps out of lockdown

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    As the roadmap continues to offer a route back to a more normal life, it is essential to continue following safety guidance.

  26. People who have had a stroke or TIA can get the COVID-19 jab

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    All stroke and TIA survivors are in priority group 6 and are therefore eligible to receive the vaccine.

  27. Rapid tests for households and school bubbles in Royal Greenwich

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    Regular testing will be available to reduce transmission as schools reopen.

  28. COVID-19 vaccine event for the Deaf community in south east London (BSL)

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    Healthwatch Greenwich and Remark! Community have joined forces to provide a Zoom session for the Deaf Community.

  29. Get tested! Mass testing sites in Royal Greenwich

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    With the vaccination programme taking some time to reduce the rates of infection, we need everyone to get tested regularly so we can stop the spread of the virus.

  30. COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics in Royal Greenwich

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    If you are over 18 years old you can get your first or second dose of the COVID vaccination from a number of walk-in and pop-up clinics.

  31. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  32. One million vaccinations given in south east London

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    Friday 23 April marks the 1 million milestone for the COVID-19 vaccination programme in south east London

  33. Update from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust about planned care waiting lists

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    Find out what Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are doing to reduce long waits for planned care

  34. Speaker announcement for Health Inequalities: Have we made progress?

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    The NHS experts speaking our our upcoming Health Inequalities event

  35. Vaccine Facts: COVID vaccine stories and information you can trust

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    A new online resource has been created to help people in South East London find accurate and easy to understand information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

  36. Vaccination site volunteers needed in Royal Greenwich

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    As vaccination sites are open for more days and longer hours more volunteers are needed in the Eltham, Charlton and Plumstead areas.

  37. Health Inequalities event summary

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    Recording, presentations and notes from our Health Inequalities event on 25 May 2021

  38. Let’s talk about the vaccine

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    Vaccine Champions are visiting Woolwich, West Greenwich, Thamesmead, Plumstead, Eltham West and the Peninsula to answer your questions about the vaccine.

  39. Prime Minister determined restrictions will end on 19 July

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    The government has announced a 4-week pause at Step 3 in the roadmap out of lockdown.

  40. One-day special vaccination offer at Charlton Athletic Football Club

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    People over 40 can get their first dose of the vaccine at Charlton Athletic Football Club on Saturday 19 June from 8am to 8pm.

  41. Special Pfizer vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club this Saturday 26 June

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    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting people from Royal Greenwich and wider afield to a second mass vaccination event at Charlton Athletic Football Club this Saturday 26 June from 8am to 8pm.

  42. Vote for your local Community Champions COVID-19 project

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    Vote for your local Community Champions COVID-19 project on Saturday 17 July at the Community Voting Day event.

  43. End of COVID-19 legal restrictions on 19 July 2021

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    England moves to Step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July 2021. Find out what changes and how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

  44. Referral to treatment waiting times at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Find out how long patients are waiting to get non-urgent treatment at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  45. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust safety measures remain in place after July 19

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    Despite lockdown lifting on 19 July, all current safety measures will remain in place on Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust sites until further notice.