1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Join the Healthwatch South East London Patient Group

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    We’re looking to appoint two new members from Southwark to sit on our Healthwatch South East London Patient Group.

  4. 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.

  5. Our strategy 2020-22

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    Read more here about our plans for the future, how we will better fulfil our mission, and our priority areas for our work until March 2022.

  6. 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.

  7. VCS COVID-19 Prevention Grants from Southwark Council

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    - Applications for the grants programme is now closed -

  8. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust rated Good overall by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated mental health services for children and young people Good at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust following an inspection in September.

  9. 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.

  10. COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark

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    Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.

  11. A Quick Guide to Healthcare Commissioning Meetings: How can you have your say?

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    Did you know that many meetings where our local health services are discussed and planned are open to the public? Find out which ones, how to attend and tips on asking decision-makers your questions.

  12. NHS COVID-19 vaccination films are available in different languages

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    NHS South East London CCG published a compilation film of local doctors, nurses, care workers and faith leaders.

  13. You can now create a personalised care plan via Coordinate My Care

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan.

  14. Race, identity & me group for African, Caribbean, Asian communities

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    Are you registered with a GP in Southwark, and you identify as African, Caribbean, Asian or any other background which differs from the white British majority and experiencing signs of stress, anxiety or depression?

  15. Free 12 Week peer support and coaching programme for women

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    FREE women’s peer support group and one-to-one coaching programme, starting 8th February 2021.

  16. FREE Mental Health First Aid training available to all Community Southwark Members

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     Delivered by MHFA England, Community Southwark are hosting several free mental health first aid sessions to Southwark based groups. 

  17. Booking coronavirus tests for over 70s

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    On the 3 February, NHS England (London region) announced changes to the way in which Londoners over the age of 70 can access their COVID vaccination.

  18. COVID-19 Vaccinations: Spotting a scam

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    If you are invited for a vaccine, you'll be contacted by letter, text or email with information on how to book your appointment.

  19. COVID-19: What's the latest? See headline progress as of Friday 5 February 2021

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    See the latest COVID-19 progress, as of Friday 5th February 2021.

  20. 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. 

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. You may be eligible for your free local NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

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    NHS England are currently allowing people who are identified at risk of Diabetes to refer themselves onto a free online programme via the Diabetes UK 'Know Your Risk' Tool, to help them reduce their chances of developing the condition.

  24. Qwell – New mental health support service for Southwark residents

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    NHS South East London CCG has commissioned Qwell, a free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing service for adults from digital mental health pioneers Kooth.

  25. Wellness in COVID: a report on the pandemic’s impact on physical, mental and emotional wellness

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    Creative Treaty have launched 'Wellness In COVID', a report on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on physical, mental and emotional wellness. 

  26. HENRY Healthy Families: online course for parents in Southwark

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    HENRY Healthy Families is an online 8 week course for parents in Southwark with children under 5.

  27. Help shape and develop Sickle Cell Society's future services.

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    Sickle Cell Society is researching what new services people with sickle cell and their families would like, including services that address the impact of COVID-19.