1. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  2. The NHS in Southwark is changing. Share your views and help to shape its future.

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    - This consultation is now closed -

  3. Thank you to all who attended the Faith and Health Summit!

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    Community Southwark, Healthwatch Southwark and Southwark Council hosted the Southwark Faith and Health Summit 2019, which launched their report and present findings from Health Challenges run by faith leaders in their communities.

  4. Support your young people by connecting them with the Children in Need grants programme!

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    Does your organisation work with children and young people under the age of 18?

  5. Attend LGBTQIA+ Young Persons’ Body Confidence Sessions this Autumn

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    Project Dare in partnership with South London and Maudsley Recovery College are running a body confidence/body image course for young persons within the LGBTQIA+ community.

  6. Help for people with diabetes during Ramadan fast - and take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders

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    Ramadan, beginning on Thursday 23 April, can be a challenge for Muslims living with diabetes, for whom the medical implications of undertaking a prolonged fast can be serious if not managed well.

  7. Join the Ethnic Minority Empowerment Group

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    Are you registered with a GP in Southwark, identify as part of a Black and/or Ethnic Minority community and experiencing signs of stress, anxiety or depression?
    You might find this ethnic minority empowerment group helpful.

  8. Opportunity to develop skills in patient involvement and help shape CCG strategy

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    NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) is looking for local people from to join its Engagement Assurance Committee to help them plan how they involve local people in health services.

  9. Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network

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    Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network to help inform, empower and support your community with issues related to health & wellbeing.

  10. Help develop an online digital wellbeing service (and be rewarded for your time!)

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    Healthwatch Southwark are working with Mindwave Ventures to find people to take part in an online co-creation workshop which will help in the development of a local digital wellbeing service. Participants will be rewarded for their time.

  11. Listening Books: Offering free audiobooks for Southwark residents

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    Listening Books is a charity providing an audiobook lending service online and through the post. They are currently offering free memberships for people in Southwark with a print impairment.

  12. How to register with a GP in Spanish and Portuguese.

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    It has been estimated 1 in 7 in the Latin American communities in Lambeth and Southwark isn’t registered with a GP. 

  13. Call for evidence: inquiry into racial inequality of workers in health and social care

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    The Equality and Human Rights Commission want to understand the experiences of ethnic minority people working on the frontline in lower-paid roles.

  14. Apply to work at the Mayoral elections

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    Southwark Council are recruiting for Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks to work at the Mayoral elections scheduled for May 2021.

  15. The census is taking place in March 2021- Attend a Q&A session!

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    The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. It helps plan and fund public services, like transport, education and healthcare.

  16. Government launches call for evidence to improve health and wellbeing of women in England

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    To mark International Women’s Day, the government launched a 12-week call for evidence to better understand women’s experiences of the health and care system. 

  17. Become a PCREF activist and help transform access, experience and outcomes for black patients at South London and Maudsley!

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    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are one of the pilot sites (along with East London, Birmingham and Manchester) for the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PRECF). This is a National initiative led by NHSE.

  18. Women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health. 

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    A new survey, carried out by YouGov for The Eve Appeal, found that women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health.

  19. Ladies of Virtue Outreach day centre is reopening!

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     LOVO is a one-stop centre for vulnerable women and their families - mostly from Black and minority ethnic communities.

  20. Share your views on General Osteopathic Council approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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    A major priority for the General Osteopathic Council is to ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of their work.