1. COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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. 

  9. 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. 

  10. 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. 

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. You may be eligible for your free local NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme

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    NHS England are currently allowing people who are identified at risk of Diabetes to refer themselves onto a free online programme via the Diabetes UK 'Know Your Risk' Tool, to help them reduce their chances of developing the condition.

  14. 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.

  15. Help shape and develop Sickle Cell Society's future services.

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    Sickle Cell Society is researching what new services people with sickle cell and their families would like, including services that address the impact of COVID-19. 

  16. The census is taking place in March 2021- Attend a Q&A session!

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    The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. It helps plan and fund public services, like transport, education and healthcare.

  17. Join workshops for Digital Skills 'Boost' - Build confidence and feel safer online!

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    ClearCommunityWeb have partnered with Crystal Palace Community Trust and the Kingswood Community Shop to provide a series of bite-sized 4-week programmes to help local people to develop their digital skills in March & April.

  18. Share your lived experience: South East London Personal Health Budgets survey

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    Do you have a Personal Health Budget (PHB) and live in South East London? Do you manage a PHB for someone living in South East London? Are you a carer or a Personal Assistant for someone who has a PHB?

  19. 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.

  20. NHS England invites everyone aged 50 and over to be jabbed as NHS vaccination programme marks 100th day

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    All those in eligible groups (see below) can book online without a letter.

  21. Cancer Research UK: Use your experience of cancer to influence our work

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    Cancer Research UK (CRUK) want to work with you, to ensure the work they do represents the needs of all people affected by cancer.

  22. Could you be a governor at Guy’s and St Thomas’?

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    People from all backgrounds are encouraged to put themselves forward to help ensure that the voices on our Council of Governors are representative of the diverse communities they serve.

  23. Share your views on the COVID Vaccine

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    Give your views about the COVID vaccine, vaccinations in general, who you trust and what you’d need to know to change your mind.

  24. Become a Content & Resource Volunteer (Ambassadors Network) 

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    We are looking for a volunteer to support the coordination of the Ambassadors Network.

  25. GP access during COVID-19: Healthwatch report on 200,000 people's experiences

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    Healthwatch England's new report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access their GP and how this has affected people's experience of care.

  26. 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). 

  27. Become a PCREF activist and help transform access, experience and outcomes for black patients at South London and Maudsley!

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    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are one of the pilot sites (along with East London, Birmingham and Manchester) for the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PRECF). This is a National initiative led by NHSE.

  28. Government launches call for evidence to improve health and wellbeing of women in England

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    To mark International Women’s Day, the government launched a 12-week call for evidence to better understand women’s experiences of the health and care system. 

  29. Apply to South London and Maudsley Charity’s Community and Connection Grants Programme - Opening 6th April 

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    Community and Connection grants provide funding for projects that make a positive contribution to the lives of people who have experienced or who currently experience mental illness, and primarily benefit boroughs served by SLaM.

  30. April is.. Stress Awareness Month!

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    Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

  31. 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 

  32. Update on COVID-19 vaccination in Southwark

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    Find out updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress in Southwark, as well as information on the Astra Zeneca vaccine from South East London CCG.

  33. Aged 45 or over? Book your COVID-19 vaccination now

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    If you're eligible, book your COVID-19 vaccination

  34. Help get Better Sexual Health in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham

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    Do you want better sexual health care? Do you want to make any changes to the way services are run? This is a once in 5-year chance to influence how services could improve to better suit you.

  35. Help Evelina grow by naming their new centre

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    This is your chance to make a difference to children, young people and their families by helping Evalina create an easy to find and family friendly building

  36. Race, identity & me group for African, Caribbean, Asian communities

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    Are you registered with a GP in Southwark, and you identify as African, Caribbean, Asian or any other background which differs from the white British majority and experiencing signs of stress, anxiety or depression?

  37. Women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health. 

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    A new survey, carried out by YouGov for The Eve Appeal, found that women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health.

  38. Ladies of Virtue Outreach day centre is reopening!

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     LOVO is a one-stop centre for vulnerable women and their families - mostly from Black and minority ethnic communities.

  39. Join the General Osteopathic Council Patient Involvement Forum 

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    What is your experience of osteopathy? Use your unique experience to help make a difference to future osteopathic care.