Nathan at the front of room, opening the event
Almost 70 attendees came to discuss their concerns and experiences at our Strong in Southwark Report Launch
On 27th June, Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network launched the joint report 'Strong in Southwark' at London Southbank University.
1 July 2019
Blog
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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.
1 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Strong in Southwark: The Experiences of Southwark's LGBTQ+ Community
Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network came together to produce an unprecedented report looking at the experiences and needs of the LGBTQ+ communities in Southwark.
20 June 2019
Report
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!
19 June 2019
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.
19 June 2019
Report
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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.
18 June 2019
News
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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.
17 June 2019
News
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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.
11 June 2019
News
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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.
10 June 2019
Blog
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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.
5 June 2019
News
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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.
24 May 2019
News
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.
24 May 2019
Report