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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
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Suicide prevention advice from Mental Health Foundation
The theme for World Mental Health Day is suicide prevention. Mental Health Foundation have written this article, and created a WAIT guidance to help you to support loved ones.
9 October 2019
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Attend LGBTQIA+ Young Persons’ Body Confidence Sessions this Autumn
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.
24 September 2019
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Join the next Coach4Care training sessions for carers on 26th-28th September
Coach4Care believes experienced carers are best placed to support people who are caring because they truly understand what it is like
16 September 2019
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Southwark Council shares resources on managing your health in poor air quality
Southwark Council - " Air pollution is a significant environmental problem with short and long-term risks to health. There are several ongoing initiatives across Southwark and London to help tackle this issue, especially with industry and transport..
10 September 2019
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Changes to emergency dental clinic at Kings
From Monday 12 August 2019, King's Emergency Dental Clinic are introducing an appointment system as the way to use the service.
5 August 2019
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How to make a complaint about health or social care
Are you unhappy with your experience of healthcare services in Southwark?
23 July 2019
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Where can young people find information and support about sexual health?
We want you to have access to the information you need to make informed, healthy choices for your sexual health, and to have easy access to great sexual health services.
19 July 2019
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Where can young people find information and support around mental health?
We want you to have access to the information you need to make informed choices for your mental health, and to have easy access to great mental health services.
18 July 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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Do you know... how to get an urgent GP appointment?
If you happen to need an emergency GP appointment, take a look at the steps below.
17 July 2019