Bowel cancer uk
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month!
 Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer and it's the UK's second biggest cancer killer, but it shouldn't be. It's treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early.
8 March 2020
Advice and Information
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What are the priorities in occupational therapy research? Have your say in this survey – now live.
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) wants to hear from people who have experience of accessing occupational therapy services, their family and carers, and others working in the health and care environment.
3 March 2020
News
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Are you aged over 65 and don’t do enough physical activity? Share your experience
Student researchers at London Southbank Univerity are really interested about your views and experience!
2 March 2020
News
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FREE Social Clubs in Southwark and Lambeth for people aged 65 and above
South London Cares host free Social Clubs in Southwark and Lambeth for people aged 65 and above.
2 March 2020
Advice and Information
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Type 2 diabetes patients can now book NHS self-management and support courses online
An article posted on the Southwark News website reports that people living with Type 2 diabetes in Southwark, will now be able to refer themselves to specialist support courses rather than going through their GP.
2 March 2020
Advice and Information
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Become a Social Prescribing Link Worker
Quality Heating Services (QHS) are looking for six enthusiastic Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLWs) to join the North Southwark Primary Care Network (PCN).
24 February 2020
News
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Southwark Care Awards - nominate by the 29 Feb!
Southwark Council is organising the Southwark Care Awards to recognise the contribution of both paid and unpaid carers.
20 February 2020
News
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It's Young Carers Awareness Day 2020!
Young Carers Awareness Day raises awareness of the challenges faced by young carers and campaigns for greater support for them.
30 January 2020
Advice and Information
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The Impact of Caring on Unpaid Carers
We have been listening to unpaid carers about their experiences, the support they receive and further support they would like, and the impact that their role has on their life and wellbeing.
16 January 2020
Report
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Help NICE develop guidance on skin abscess
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and provide social care support.
9 January 2020
News
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Get funding to arrange one off meetings to discuss specific local issues
Southwark Council's Democracy Fund is part of the new Empowering Communities Programme for Southwark where local people can apply to arrange one off meetings to discuss specific local issues.
8 January 2020
News
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Help improve LGBTQ+ experiences at King's #HaveYourSay
King's cancer patient experience programme has worked with the LGBT Foundation to provide training to staff on issues faced by LGBT+ communities when using health services to increase awareness and understanding. 
12 December 2019
News