Social Prescribing Survey
Healthwatch Southwark's Social Prescribing Survey (This survey is now CLOSED)
We want to hear from people who have been given advice by their GP, or another health or care worker, to join in community activities.
20 March 2019
News
three faith group leaders in front of community southwark banner
Thank you to all who attended the Faith and Health Summit!
Community Southwark, Healthwatch Southwark and Southwark Council hosted the Southwark Faith and Health Summit 2019, which launched their report and present findings from Health Challenges run by faith leaders in their communities.
13 March 2019
News
person on a smart tablet
YGAM offer free 'train the trainer' workshops and resources to educate and safeguard young people
Are your young people safe? Have they developed digital-resilience?
7 March 2019
News
group of people advising on care options
New enhanced 111 Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service for South East London
Not sure what to do? Go straight to 111! As of 26 February 2019, residents in South East London can access a new enhanced NHS 111 IUC service.
26 February 2019
Advice and Information
Mother hugging young son
Support your young people by connecting them with the Children in Need grants programme!
Does your organisation work with children and young people under the age of 18?
25 February 2019
News
What is the 'Red Bag' and what does it do?
The 'Hospital Transfer Pathway' or 'Red Bag' scheme, pioneered by Sutton Homes of Care, is designed to make emergency hospital visits safer for care home residents and to speed up discharge.
19 February 2019
Advice and Information
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
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