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Volunteer with us!

There are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer with us. Join us and make a positive impact on health and social care services in Southwark!

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Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network

Join this Community Health Ambassadors Network to empower and support Southwark residents to protect themselves and their communities during the pandemic and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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We've published our Annual Report 19/20

Find out more about our work and achievements over the year here.

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Coronavirus in Southwark

We are working hard to respond to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Southwark. We have pulled together a wide range of links to reliable information on the local situation, and how to get and give help. We will keep adding to and updating this over the next few days.

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Coronavirus in Southwark

We have pulled together a wide range of links to reliable information on the local situation, and how to get and give help - which we will keep updating.

News and views

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GP access during COVID-19: Healthwatch report on 200,000 people's experiences

Healthwatch England's new report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access their GP and how this has affected people's experience of care.

‘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

Improving Healthwatch Southwark for our members: Results from our Members Survey 2020/21

One of our priorities for 2020/21 was to carry out a survey of our...

Our strategy 2020-22

11 November 2020

Read more here about our plans for the future, how we will better...

Advice and information

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Creative Treaty: the service that links human rights and wellness

Creative Treaty is a charitable organisation based in Southwark that aims to empower communities to exercise and enjoy their human rights - through education, skills-building, mediation and wellness support.

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Qwell – New mental health support service for Southwark residents

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.

22 February 2021

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

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.

28 January 2021