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News and views

Changes to south east London Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)

Southwark's CCG plans to merge with the other five CCGs in south east London, with a goal of improving quality, consistency and pathways, and saving money on management costs. Find out more about the plans here.

10 September 2019

‘It seems I get more results when Healthwatch get involved. It is good to talk through options with you.’

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Latest reports and publications

Strong in Southwark: The Experiences of Southwark's LGBTQ+ Community

Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network have launched a...

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Annual Report 2018/2019

This report reflects a solid year of work for the Healthwatch staff...

Advice and information

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Flexible coaching sessions available for current carers

St Christopher's Hospice have a fantastic bunch of ex-family carers trained and ready to coach current carers of people with progressive and terminal illnesses across South East London as part of the Coach4Care project.

5 November 2019

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Strong bones after 50: Fracture liaison services explained

Royal College of Physicians have produced 'Strong Bones After 50' which is a guide that provides jargon-free information to patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall.

15 October 2019

#HaveYourSay - Hearing from people with experience of occupational therapy

If you have used occupational therapy or care for someone who has, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists wants to hear from you.

10 October 2019