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What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (April-May 2020 update)

We have analysed our recent signposting and feedback calls and emails to give you a picture of what Southwark residents are telling us about the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Proposed changes to the Maudsley - have your say by 31 May on the Lambeth Hospital consultation!

Inpatient mental health wards at Lambeth Hospital might be moved to the Maudsley, with a new build in Denmark Hill to accommodate them. This impacts people in Southwark that use mental health services, and any of us that...

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What do we know so far? Experiences of health and social care during the pandemic

Our survey has been open for a week, and we have already received around 60 responses. We wanted to give you a quick update on the types of people we’re talking to, and what they’re telling us about health and social care.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: What do we know about Southwark's mental health?

To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 (18-24 May) we’ve pulled out key findings and quotes from our mental health work over the past four years. Read about what we know about Southwark's mental health, and find...

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We need to hear from you - tell us about your experiences of health and social care in Southwark right now

We are launching a survey to find out about your experiences of using health and social care in Southwark during the coronavirus pandemic. Your answers will help to improve things locally, now and in the future.

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Dentists to start reopening from 8 June - but how have they been working during the pandemic?

NHS England has written to dental practices setting out the next steps for delivery of NHS dental services in England, as the NHS moves into the second phase of the Covid-19 response. Dentists can start reopening for all routine care from 8 June.

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Patients to start being removed from "clinically extremely vulnerable" or shielded list

As we move into the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic, some patients are being identified by clinicians (doctors and other healthcare professionals) as no longer needing to be on the clinically extremely vulnerable list. What does this mean?

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We are recruiting an Engagement and Signposting Officer

We are looking for a person who can engage proactively with diverse members of our community and sensitively draw out their views, working effectively with volunteers and partner organisations to reach as many people as possible.

Our latest Healthwatch Southwark reports

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The Impact of Caring on Unpaid Carers

16 January 2020

We have been listening to unpaid carers about their experiences, the...

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

Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network came together to...

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Annual Report 2018/2019

This report reflects a solid year of work for the Healthwatch staff...

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Tower Bridge Care Centre

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