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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.

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Parkruns for young people on Sundays at Burgess

Burgess Junior Parkrun was set up a few months ago and is a fantastic free 2K run/jog /walk for 4-14-year-olds every Sunday at 9.00 a.m. (until about 9.45 a.m)

12 September 2019

Kings college hospital

Help King's College Hospital review their hospital environment (September & October dates)

All hospital Trusts around the country are asked to carry out PLACE (Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment) with patients, members and local people.

11 September 2019

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Healthwatch England have launched a report on focusing on mental health and parenthood

Healthwatch England have published a new report which focuses on the experiences of over 1,700 women who experienced mental health problems during and after birth.

10 September 2019

Our latest Healthwatch Southwark reports

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...