1. Do Southwark GPs offer interpreting services?

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    Following an early report about the experiences of seldom-heard communities in accessing GPs, we carried out a review of GP out-of-hours answerphone messages.

  2. Young voices on sexual health

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    Over the summer of 2016, we engaged with 105 young people aged 13-25, via workshops and surveys, to find out about their experiences of sexual health education and information, access to services, and where they prefer to go for support.

  3. Gypsy and Traveller Community Focus Group

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    Healthwatch Southwark spoke with Traveller women who reside in Traveller sites in Southwark, of which there are four: Springtide (Peckham), Brideale (Peckham), Ilderton (Bermondsey) and Burnhill (Peckham).

  4. Burgess Park Care Home

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    In 2016, one of our priority areas was social care.

    A focus of this has been to look at the quality of nursing care provision, especially after the closure of one of the three Southwark nursing homes in October 2015 (Camberwell Green).

  5. Findings from our Trans Survey

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    Healthwatch Southwark wanted to understand the experience of local people in the context of the national experience of Trans patients and so started a series of engagement activities.

  6. Bengali Focus Group with Macmillan Cancer Support

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    We were commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support, to run a focus group exploring the different ways the Bengali community access information – where they get it from and in what format and language.

  7. Young Voices on Mental Health

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    Over the summer of 2016, we engaged with 114 young people aged 12-23, via workshops and surveys, to find out about their experiences of mental health education and information, access to services, and where they prefer to go for support.

  8. What young voices told us about mental health

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    Over the summer of 2016, we engaged with 114 young people aged 12-23, via workshops and surveys, to find out about their experiences of mental health education and information, access to services, and where they prefer to go for support.

  9. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  10. Mental Health

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    Mental health was identified as a priority area for Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) through public and stakeholder consultation.

  11. COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark

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    Find out how COVID-19 vaccinations are being rolled out in Southwark.

  12. A Quick Guide to Healthcare Commissioning Meetings: How can you have your say?

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    Did you know that many meetings where our local health services are discussed and planned are open to the public? Find out which ones, how to attend and tips on asking decision-makers your questions.

  13. Booking coronavirus tests for over 70s

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    On the 3 February, NHS England (London region) announced changes to the way in which Londoners over the age of 70 can access their COVID vaccination.

  14. Normalising HIV testing, treatment and prevention in BAME communities

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  15. Understand the power of language to talk about mental health

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  16. Reimagining Mental Health Services for Black Communities

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  17. Free 12 Week peer support and coaching programme for women

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    FREE women’s peer support group and one-to-one coaching programme, starting 8th February 2021.

  18. NHS COVID-19 vaccination films are available in different languages

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    NHS South East London CCG published a compilation film of local doctors, nurses, care workers and faith leaders.

  19. You can now create a personalised care plan via Coordinate My Care

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan.

  20. COVID-19: What's the latest? See headline progress as of Friday 5 February 2021

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    See the latest COVID-19 progress, as of Friday 5th February 2021.

  21. COVID-19 Vaccinations: Spotting a scam

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    If you are invited for a vaccine, you'll be contacted by letter, text or email with information on how to book your appointment.

  22. FREE Mental Health First Aid training available to all Community Southwark Members

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     Delivered by MHFA England, Community Southwark are hosting several free mental health first aid sessions to Southwark based groups. 

  23. Vaccines, Community Testing & The Future of Young People

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  24. Wellness in COVID: a report on the pandemic’s impact on physical, mental and emotional wellness

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    Creative Treaty have launched 'Wellness In COVID', a report on the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on physical, mental and emotional wellness. 

  25. How to register with a GP in Spanish and Portuguese.

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    It has been estimated 1 in 7 in the Latin American communities in Lambeth and Southwark isn’t registered with a GP. 

  26. Call for evidence: inquiry into racial inequality of workers in health and social care

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    The Equality and Human Rights Commission want to understand the experiences of ethnic minority people working on the frontline in lower-paid roles.

  27. Lewisham Greenwich & Southwark Samaritans: Listen to Learn

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  28. Southwark mental health listening event

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  29. Apply to work at the Mayoral elections

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    Southwark Council are recruiting for Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks to work at the Mayoral elections scheduled for May 2021.