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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

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

Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network have launched a joint report, Strong In Southwark for Pride month. It looks at the experiences and needs of the LGBTQ+ communities in Southwark.

Tower Bridge Care Centre

Tower Bridge Care Centre

In November 2018, Healthwatch Southwark used our power of Enter and View to visit Southwark's only public nursing home, Tower Bridge Care Centre.

Fibromyalgia symptoms infographic from Veritas Health

Share your views on Fibromyalgia - #HaveYourSay

Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or are you suffering the symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue and other discomfort? If so, NHS Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group would like to hear from you.

16 October 2019

Poster of Orchid film - Black man looking in the mirror

Letter to my unpresented self: the new film fighting prostate cancer in black men

National male cancer charity Orchid, has launched a new film which takes an uncensored approach to the everyday difficulties faced by Black men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

16 October 2019

GSTT building

Guy’s and St Thomas’ has launched its mental health strategy

To mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has launched its mental health strategy.

10 October 2019

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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...

Tower Bridge Care Centre

Tower Bridge Care Centre

In November 2018, Healthwatch Southwark used our power of Enter and...

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Work with Southwark and Lambeth Strategic Partnership

The SLSP is a partnership of major health and social care providers...