1. New Greenwich & Bexley Bereavement Help-Point service launched

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    Local Partners work together to launch new Greenwich & Bexley Bereavement Help-Point; a service which aims to provide timely and compassionate support for people who are bereaved at the most challenging of times.

  2. PHE LAUNCHES NEW MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PARENTS

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    Over half of parents say their children's mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worries during covid.

  3. 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.

  4. Learning disability nurses ease the anxiety around hospital visits

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    Being in hospital can be a stressful and anxious time for anyone, especially if you are staying for an operation.

  5. Covid-19’s impact on the mental health of children and young people

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    New Research from the Care Quality Commision (CQC) shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated issues in mental health care and support services for children and young people.

  6. Post pandemic: What are people telling us about mental health support?

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    Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Healthwatch England asked people about their experiences of getting mental health support. Three years on, we look at what has changed and the questions the NHS needs to answer.

  7. New survey shows poor experience of NHS community mental health services

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    A new CQC survey reports deteriorating experiences of NHS community mental health services across England.

  8. Local NHS trust 'better than expected' in Community Mental Health services

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    Find out more about the recent CQC survey results for Oxleas NHS Trust and how it compares to the rest of the country.

  9. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Healthwatch England warns that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are
    failing many new mothers

  10. Junior Doctor Strike action: 11-15 April 2023

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    This week (10-15th April) will see strike action by junior doctors over several days from 11th-15th. Find out how this may affect services in Greenwich.

  11. New funding available to help improve local children and young people's health

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    Are you a charity, community group or not-for-profit local organisation in Greenwich? The Southeast London ICB is offering grants of up to £2,000 to help improve local children and young people’s health.

  12. CQC publishes reports on Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust’s acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units

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    CQC publishes reports on Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust’s acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units

  13. Co-produced LARC study sheds light on young people's knowledge and attitudes in Greenwich Borough, praises stakeholder

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    Sarah Crossman, Live Well Programme Lead at Greenwich Health, said co-produced LARC research gave both expected and new perspectives on young people’s attitudes towards contraception.

  14. Cancellations of NHS care are having serious impacts on two-thirds of patients

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    Healthwatch England's new research highlights that pressures in the NHS have serious consequences on people's lives and widen health inequalities.

  15. Paul’s experience: “I just feel lost in the system.”

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    Paul visited his GP and was referred to Circle MSK for evaluation of his foot condition, but his treatment was delayed and complicated due to missing X-ray results and uncooperative staff, leaving him feeling lost and frustrated in the system.

  16. Junior Doctors’ strike, 11 – 15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24 – 25 August

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    Five-day strikes by junior doctors, followed by two-day strikes by consultants, are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London Here's how to get the help you need!

  17. Ava’s experience: “She needs help to walk down the road, how can that be too much to ask…”

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    An elderly woman, Ava, once active and independent, now finds herself lonely and neglected due to a lack of proper mobility assistance and care, with her son's concerns being ignored. Read with providers' response.

  18. Care Quality Commission (CQC) 2022 adult inpatient survey at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Find out how Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust performed in the latest Adult Inpatient Survey of 2022.

  19. Yasmin’ Experience: “I felt desperate, I got out of bed, walked out of the ward, and left the hospital in my pyjamas."

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    Yasmin, a patient at the Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opens up about her unpleasant experience at the hospital.

  20. Anna’s Experience: "You’ll have to start the referral process all over again.”

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    Anna's battle with a musculoskeletal condition is worsened by missed appointments, delays, and a lack of support, leaving her in pain and feeling neglected.

  21. Athena’s Experience: “I felt abandoned.”

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    Athena, a single mom with a special needs son, felt abandoned by healthcare and social services during a difficult time.

  22. “We just want what’s best for our daughter."

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    A family worries about their daughter's care at a supported accommodation because they don't get enough information and feel left out of decisions.

  23. Muslim Mental Health Fact Sheet

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    Research suggests that Muslims face some of the greatest mental health inequalities, yet too many encounter significant barriers to support.

  24. Children’s Mental Health week

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    Children’s Mental Health Week is happening from the 5th to 11th February, and this year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’.

  25. Paul’s Experience: “We’ve lost trust in the hospital, they failed Becky”

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    A father shares how negligence from hospital staff led to a traumatic experience for his daughter Becky and their family

  26. More time, energy, and feeling fitter would motivate people to be more active

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    Nearly 3 in 4 (72%) of UK adults said that having more time, energy and feeling fitter would motivate them to be more physically active.
    UK adults are more than twice as likely to spend most of their time watching TV (38%) compared to cooking/preparing food (15%).

  27. Shweta’s experience: “If only a GP had seen me in person, I would have my degree with no delays.”

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    An international student shared how not receiving timely care delayed her prospects of graduating on time.