1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. Social care in Southwark

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    Find out how to access social care services in Southwark.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

  8. 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?

  9. The experience of unpaid carers at Bede House

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    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. 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.

  11. Would you like to be part of a small carer's focus group?

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    (This survey is now closed)

  12. Do you know the support that is available to unpaid carers?

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    You may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with costs. Have a look at what other support you can access here.

  13. The Impact of Caring on Unpaid Carers

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    We have been listening to unpaid carers about their experiences, the support they receive and further support they would like, and the impact that their role has on their life and wellbeing.

  14. Dealing with coronavirus as a carer

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    If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.

  15. HENRY Healthy Families: online course for parents in Southwark

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    HENRY Healthy Families is an online 8 week course for parents in Southwark with children under 5.

  16. Southwark Council publishes their first needs assessment of unpaid carers in the borough

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    Southwark Council Public Health has published a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment of unpaid carers in Southwark. We are proud to have contributed to this work and see it as a positive step, as well as a valuable resource to advocate for local carers.

  17. Free PPE for unpaid carers

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    If you provide personal care for a friend or family member you are now eligible for free PPE (personal protective equipment – masks, aprons, gloves and a pair of goggles). 

  18. Get updates on carer related news and events in your local area

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    Caring for someone with a mental illness in the local area? Sign up to A Caring Mind Newsletter