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Patients to start being removed from "clinically extremely vulnerable" or shielded list
As we move into the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic, some patients are being identified by clinicians (doctors and other healthcare professionals) as no longer needing to be on the clinically extremely vulnerable list. What does this mean?
2 June 2020
News
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Proposed changes to the Maudsley - have your say by 31 May on the Lambeth Hospital consultation!
Inpatient mental health wards at Lambeth Hospital might be moved to the Maudsley, with a new build in Denmark Hill to accommodate them. This impacts people in Southwark that use mental health services, and any of us that might use them in the future.
29 May 2020
News
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We are recruiting an Engagement and Signposting Officer
We are looking for a person who can engage proactively with diverse members of our community and sensitively draw out their views, working effectively with volunteers and partner organisations to reach as many people as possible.
22 May 2020
News
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What do we know so far? Experiences of health and social care during the pandemic
Our survey has been open for a week, and we have already received around 60 responses. We wanted to give you a quick update on the types of people we’re talking to, and what they’re telling us about health and social care.
15 May 2020
News
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020: What do we know about Southwark's mental health?
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 (18-24 May) we’ve pulled out key findings and quotes from our mental health work over the past four years. Read about what we know about Southwark's mental health, and find out this year's MHAW theme.
13 May 2020
Blog
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Have your say on the future of occupational therapy
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists wants to hear from more people with experience of accessing occupational therapy services and their families and carers. The final survey closes on 20 May!
12 May 2020
News
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We need to hear from you - tell us about your experiences of health and social care in Southwark right now
We are launching a survey to find out about your experiences of using health and social care in Southwark during the coronavirus pandemic. Your answers will help to improve things locally, now and in the future.
6 May 2020
News
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New Healthwatch Regional Director for South East London Clinical Commissioning Group
We are pleased to announce our colleague Folake Segun’s new start as South East London Healthwatch Director! This is part of the merger of Southwark CCG (and five other local CCGs) into a regional South East London CCG.
1 May 2020
News
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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