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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.
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Supporting Carers in Southwark: continuing the dialogue
On 19 February we held an event with nearly 30 unpaid carers, as well as staff from support organisations and the Council, where we discussed the challenges of caring, and what helps. Read about the findings from these discussions in our new report.
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Supporting Carers in Southwark: Continuing the Dialogue
On 19 February we held an event with nearly 30 unpaid carers, as well as staff from support organisations and the Council, where we discussed the challenges of caring, and what helps. Read about the findings from these discussions in our new report.
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Dealing with coronavirus as a carer
If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.
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Get information about coronavirus in accessible formats
Download, watch and listen to information about coronavirus in easy read, British Sign Language, autism-friendly and Makaton formats.
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How is Healthwatch helping during the coronavirus outbreak?
We have been considering guidance from Healthwatch England and working closely with our host organisation, Community Southwark, to decide how we can best support people in Southwark during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Feeling stressed about coronavirus?
An emerging infection or outbreak can make people feel anxious for lots of different reasons, especially when there is so much information out there. Find out more about managing stress, dealing with financial worries, and generally keeping well.
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How are the Southwark authorities responding to coronavirus?
The local Coronavirus Pandemic Committee (CPC) was convened by Professor Kevin Fenton, Director of Public Health for Southwark, on 6 February and is meeting regularly.
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What is coronavirus (COVID-19)?
A coronavirus is a type of virus - an infectious germ that can cause disease. COVID-19 is new coronavirus affecting people around the world, including here in Southwark.
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What's your experience of Waiting for Hospital Treatment?
Have you recently waited for hospital treatment? Or are you waiting right now? Healthwatch Southwark wants to hear about your experience.
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Have you been affected by suicide? Join a support group at Lambeth Hospital
Take some time together with tea & coffee in a space for reflection to talk, share and listen as you make your way through grief & loss to a place of healing.
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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.
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