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Get help with the cost of living crisis
Get advice from Southwark Council’s cost of living crisis booklet that can be downloaded and printed.
20 December 2022
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Social care in Southwark
Find out how to access social care services in Southwark.
22 April 2021
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Five ways health and social care in the UK has changed - and how it might affect you
The coronavirus pandemic has affected health and social care service provision in many ways. Some changes are the result of emergency government legislation, whereas others are due to services having to adapt to staffing and resource shortages.
28 April 2020
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Prosperity's Birth Companion: for pregnant BAME women living in Lambeth or Southwark
Prosperity's is designed to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) pregnant women in Southwark and Lambeth.
24 April 2020
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Dealing with coronavirus as a carer
If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.
26 March 2020
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Help for vulnerable South East London residents to stay warm and healthy 
Charlton Athletic Community Trust, funded by the Greater London Authority, can provide a support package to help vulnerable residents stay warm and healthy during the colder months.
4 December 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
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Do you know the support that is available to unpaid carers?
You may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with costs. Have a look at what other support you can access here.
17 July 2019
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017