News and reports
Find out about developments in health and social care, or read reports on what you've told Healthwatch and what we are doing.
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Every Drop Matters Event Reflection Report
On 26th February 2026, we partnered with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) to deliver Every Drop Matters - a community event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell and the importance of ethnically diverse blood donors. The session…
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Standing Together: A Message of Solidarity and Support
Healthwatch Southwark does not support or condone the actions or rhetoric associated with hate or division. We stand firmly against racism, extremism, and any behaviour that threatens the safety and dignity of our communities.
On Saturday 14 September, London witnessed a series of large-scale demonstrations, including a far-right rally led by Tommy Robinson and a counter-…
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We're Still Here for You
Information about changes to Healthwatch England and the wider Healthwatch network
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Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month
Learn more about autism support services in Southwark
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Healthwatch Southwark responds to the Change NHS Call-to-action
The government’s 10-Year Health Plan provides an opportunity to address systemic inequities in healthcare and support Southwark’s most vulnerable populations.
Healthwatch Southwark’s response is grounded in feedback from our listening…
Healthwatch Southwark’s response is grounded in feedback from our listening…
Read our response here
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Small charities, CICs and community groups are doing the work that prevents ill health — we’re just not funding them enough.
Guest blog by Katherine de Kretser, Projects Manager at Community Southwark, with additional context from Mariam Moalin, Community Engagement Officer…
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New Health Bill: Patient Voice Fact Sheet
The new Health Bill sets out proposed legislative changes to the way patient and public voice is listened to and acted upon within the health and…
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Care Where We Live: Reflections, Conversations, and Why Your Voice Matters
The London ‘Care Where We Live’ event brought together councils, health leaders, voluntary organisations and people working across social care to…
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Latest reports and publication
Housing, health and hope: Experiences of living in and moving on from asylum accommodation
Read our latest research report exploring the health impacts of living in and moving on from asylum accommodation for refugees and asylum seekers in Southwark
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Bringing Health Closer to You
Bringing Health Closer to You is a community health and wellbeing engagement project led by Omotola Wonuola, Community Health Ambassador. The project focuses on exploring how Tenants and Residents Association (TRA) spaces can support community health and wellbeing across Southwark and provides recommendations to reduce health inequalities by strengthening the connection between residents, local spaces, and accessible health support.
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