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. Empowering Voices: Examining Healthcare Access for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autistic Adults

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    Read our latest research report exploring the experiences of adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults when accessing healthcare services in Southwark.

  8. Quarterly Monitoring Report - Q1 2024-5

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    Read what Healthwatch Southwark learned and achieved between April-June 2024.

  9. Southwark Soundboard Reflection Report 2024

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    The Healthwatch Southwark Soundboard Listening Tour may be over, but we are still listening!

  10. 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.

  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. Keeping safe in the summer sun

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    The sun has been making an appearance and we're loving it!.. but with highs of 27 degrees, it can get uncomfortable.

  13. 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.

  14. Winter Wellness - Staying safe in the winter

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    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!

  15. Social care in Southwark

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    Find out how to access social care services in Southwark.

  16. What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?- A patient and carer resource

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    The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has recently published a resource aimed at patients and carers for the Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB).

  17. What is an Integrated Care System?

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    Integrated care systems (ICSs) are partnerships that bring together NHS organisations, local authorities and others to share responsibility for how services are run, what policies and guidance is needed for them to be of high quality and effective and how they are funded across the UK.

  18. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  19. Six tips for carers on how to support a loved one living with dementia

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    The Learning to Care project at Bell House has been set up to help educate people on how to care for and support their elderly family, friends and neighbours through a series of talks and short films.

  20. Support for residents with Alzheimer and their carers.

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    Alzheimer's Society provides services for residents suffering from Alzheimer and forms of dementia and their carers.