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Southwark Community Hub – one-stop support during the Covid-19 crisis
Southwark Council, the local NHS and GP surgeries, charities and community and volunteer groups, have come together to reach more people and make sure that everyone in the community has one-stop access to the right support during this difficult time.
1 May 2020
Advice and Information
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Service Spotlight: online and phone mental health support
We want to put a spotlight on the services and organisations offering mental health support by phone or online during the coronavirus outbreak.
30 April 2020
Advice and Information
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What's happening to Lambeth Hospital? A blog of the Southwark Mental Health Carers Forum
On Friday 24 April I attended the Southwark Mental Health Carers Forum, where we heard about the proposal to move mental health inpatient wards for Lambeth residents from Lambeth Hospital to the Maudsley in Southwark.
30 April 2020
Blog
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Five ways health and social care in the UK has changed - and how it might affect you
The coronavirus pandemic has affected health and social care service provision in many ways. Some changes are the result of emergency government legislation, whereas others are due to services having to adapt to staffing and resource shortages.
28 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Sign for mental health webinars with SLaM Recovery College
The South London and Maudsley Recovery College supports people's personal journeys in recovering from mental health difficulties and learning to live well. While they have cancelled face-to-face course, they are running regular webinars.
27 April 2020
Advice and Information
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How has the London Ambulance Service responded to coronavirus?
The COVID-19 outbreak is a major challenge for all NHS Trusts, including the London Ambulance Service. Find out how they are responding.
27 April 2020
News
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Prosperity's Birth Companion: for pregnant BAME women living in Lambeth or Southwark
Prosperity's is designed to support Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) pregnant women in Southwark and Lambeth.
24 April 2020
Advice and Information
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Help for people with diabetes during Ramadan fast - and take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders
Ramadan, beginning on Thursday 23 April, can be a challenge for Muslims living with diabetes, for whom the medical implications of undertaking a prolonged fast can be serious if not managed well.
23 April 2020
News
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Coronavirus: Life in Southwark - "Some days the whole experience seems very unreal, even imaginary"
Read our first blog about how daily life has changed during the outbreak, and the mental health impacts of this. Part of our blog series 'Coronavirus: Life in Southwark'.
21 April 2020
Blog
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What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (March 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.
16 April 2020
News
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WRITE A BLOG POST FOR OUR WEBSITE!
Do you live or work in Southwark? Write a blog post for our website about your experiences during the coronavirus outbreak. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, feeling bored or creative, or just have something to say, we want to hear from you!
9 April 2020
News
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How else can you help during the outbreak?
The most important thing for all of us to do is to scrupulously follow the government's rules on staying at home, to save lives and support frontline workers. But there are other ways to help, too.
9 April 2020
Advice and Information