1. Dentists to start reopening from 8 June - but how have they been working during the pandemic?

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    NHS England has written to dental practices setting out the next steps for delivery of NHS dental services in England, as the NHS moves into the second phase of the Covid-19 response. Dentists can start reopening for all routine care from 8 June.

  2. What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (April-May 2020 update)

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    We have analysed our recent signposting and feedback calls and emails to give you a picture of what Southwark residents are telling us about the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

  3. Accessing GP services: FAQs

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    Find key information about accessing primary care services, including GPs, pharmacies and dental practices.

  4. Quarterly Insights Report- 1st July - 30 September

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    Read our latest quarterly Signposting and Feedback Insight Report, this report provides an overview of the key themes highlighted from community feedback and signposting enquiries we received from 1st July - 30th September 2022.

  5. Get involved in research on healthcare access for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults

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    Help Healthwatch Southwark understand how to improve healthcare access for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.

  6. Listening Tour – Can you help?

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    We are hosting a series of pop ups as part of our listening tour whereby the general public can share their experiences in health and social care settings and know that we will do right by them to share this information with decision-makers.

  7. 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.

  8. King's College Hospital NHS Trust still 'Requires Improvement' according to CQC report

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    The locations visited included King's College Hospital (KCH) at Denmark Hill, the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRU) in Orpington and satellite sites.

  9. Accident and Emergency Services

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    We found through our work on GP access that some people use A&E instead of out-of-hour services which are available if their GP practice is closed.

  10. Going Home: Step Down Care at Lime Tree House

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    In 2016, Healthwatch Southwark were involved in speaking to patients in short stay 'step-down' flats in an extra care scheme after leaving hospital.

  11. Our 'Going Home' project with Healthwatch Lambeth

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    We have worked with Healthwatch Lambeth on a project called 'Going Home'. This is where we have tracked people's experiences from the moment they were ready to leave hospital for up to three months afterwards.

  12. The NHS in Southwark is changing. Share your views and help to shape its future.

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    - This consultation is now closed -

  13. New enhanced 111 Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service for South East London

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    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.

  14. What is the 'Red Bag' and what does it do?

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    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.

  15. What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (March 2020 update)

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    We have analysed our recent signposting and feedback calls and emails to give you a picture of what Southwark residents are telling us about the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

  16. What's happening to Lambeth Hospital? A blog of the Southwark Mental Health Carers Forum

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    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.

  17. Opportunity to develop skills in patient involvement and help shape CCG strategy

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    NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) is looking for local people from to join its Engagement Assurance Committee to help them plan how they involve local people in health services.

  18. Waiting for Hospital Treatment: A qualitative report on patient experience in Southwark

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    Read our latest report, based on in-depth interviews with a group of Southwark residents waiting for hospital treatment.