Having a baby
Having a baby and the effect on your mental health (This survey is now closed)
Healthwatch want to know about your experiences.
8 February 2019
News
Kooth
Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Kooth, is a new online counselling service for children and young people aged 11-19 access to free, anonymous mental health and emotional well-being support.
5 February 2019
Advice and Information
women talking on phone
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
Healthwatch staff member holding an It Starts With You sign to promote the campain
Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others
Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.
25 June 2018
News
Former Healthwatch Southwark manager Aarti speaking at public event
Annual Report 2017/2018
During 2017/18, we have worked on three out of five of our priorities; Timely access to GPs, Going Home and Help in a Mental Health Crisis.
19 June 2018
Report
Close up of wheelchair wheel
Enhanced Rapid Response (ERR), Supported Discharge and Reablement Services - what are people’s experiences of these services?
In August 2017, we were approached by Southwark Adult Social Care (ASC) and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust to gain feedback from people with lived experience of Enhanced Rapid Response (ERR), Supported Discharge and Reablement services.
31 March 2018
Report
Snowflake
Winter Wellness event 2017 – Staying Well, Warm and Safe
We held this free public event on 13 December 2017, at Walworth Methodist Church. It was attended by at least 75 people and 11 organisations from the local community and voluntary sector and statutory services.
30 December 2017
Report
Flyer for GP Access - CCG and Healthwatch Southwark joint event
Appointment systems at GP Practices
From October 2016 to February 2017 we spoke with 397 local people about what they thought HWS should focus on in 2017/18.
30 December 2017
Report
Kings college hospital
Accident and Emergency Services
We found through our work on GP access that some people use A&E instead of out-of-hour services which are available if their GP practice is closed.
25 December 2017
Report
Elderly woman smiling face on to the camera
What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information
Woman helping an elderly man use a IPad
The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
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10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
17 July 2017
Advice and Information