News and reports | Healthwatch Southwark

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Keeping safe in the summer sun

The sun has been making an appearance and we're loving it!.. but with highs of 27 degrees, it can get uncomfortable.

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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.

Winter Wellness - Staying safe in the winter

Take a look at your local GPs and care professionals giving advice and information about the support available to you, so that you can keep warm and well this winter!

Advice and Information

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Annual Report 2018/2019

This report reflects a solid year of work for the Healthwatch staff team and the support of the volunteers and members.

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Community 'Red Box Project' provides free sanitary products for girls in schools

The Red Box Project is a not-for-profit initiative, aiming to support young people throughout their periods by providing red boxes filled with free period products to local schools.

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King's College Hospital NHS Trust still 'Requires Improvement' according to CQC report

The locations visited included King's College Hospital (KCH) at Denmark Hill, the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRU) in Orpington and satellite sites.

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New peer support group open for anyone caring for those with dementia

On Monday 10th June, local charity Link Age Southwark, launched a new peer support group open to anybody living in Southwark who is caring for or supporting a person living with a diagnosis of dementia.

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The experience of unpaid carers at Bede House

Carole, the Learning Disability Service Manager from Bede House, speaks about how the tremendous contribution their volunteers make to families has also helped build confidence and skills in themselves.

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People regret not raising concerns about their care, says CQC

New research from a Care Quality Commission (CQC) campaign shows that many people have had concerns about their care, but never raised them.

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Spotlight on: Southwark Independent Advisory Group (IAG)

The Southwark IAG work to improve South Lambeth and Maudsley NHS Trust's access, experience and outcomes for people from Southwark's African, African Caribbean and other minority ethnic communities.

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.

Tower Bridge Care Centre

Our findings from Tower Bridge Care Centre - Summary report

In November 2018, Healthwatch Southwark used our power of Enter and View to visit Southwark's only public nursing home, Tower Bridge Care Centre. We spent six hours at the home over two days and spoke to 8 residents, 6 visitors and 10 staff members.