1. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  2. Community 'Red Box Project' provides free sanitary products for girls in schools

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    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.

  3. 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.

  4. Our findings from Tower Bridge Care Centre - Summary report

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    In November 2018, Healthwatch Southwark used our power of Enter and View to visit Southwark's only public nursing home, Tower Bridge Care Centre.
    We spent six hours at the home over two days and spoke to 8 residents, 6 visitors and 10 staff members.

  5. SLaM's 'changing lives' strategy aims to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve

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    Find out more about SLaM's 'Changing Lives' strategy and watch a film following the journeys of five service users.

  6. People regret not raising concerns about their care, says CQC

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    New research from a Care Quality Commission (CQC) campaign shows that many people have had concerns about their care, but never raised them.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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

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    - This consultation is now closed -

  11. Thank you to all who attended the Faith and Health Summit!

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    Community Southwark, Healthwatch Southwark and Southwark Council hosted the Southwark Faith and Health Summit 2019, which launched their report and present findings from Health Challenges run by faith leaders in their communities.

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

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    (This survey is now closed)

  13. Healthwatch Southwark's Social Prescribing Survey (This survey is now CLOSED)

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    We want to hear from people who have been given advice by their GP, or another health or care worker, to join in community activities.

  14. YGAM offer free 'train the trainer' workshops and resources to educate and safeguard young people

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    Are your young people safe? Have they developed digital-resilience?

  15. Support your young people by connecting them with the Children in Need grants programme!

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    Does your organisation work with children and young people under the age of 18?

  16. Having a baby and the effect on your mental health (This survey is now closed)

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    Healthwatch want to know about your experiences.

  17. Healthwatch Southwark - launch event report

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    This provides a snapshot of the participants, speakers and discussions that took place at the
    Healthwatch Southwark Launch on the 26th June 2013.

  18. 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!

  19. 10 tips to help you go 'plastic-free' for the environment

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    Plastic Free East Dulwich have compiled a list of some environmentally friendly bathroom products and tips to help you make changes at home.

  20. Changes to south east London Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)

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    Southwark's CCG plans to merge with the other five CCGs in south east London, with a goal of improving quality, consistency and pathways, and saving money on management costs. Find out more about the plans here.