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

    Advice and Information -

    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?

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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?

    Advice and Information -

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

  9. 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.

  10. COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for all women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding

    Advice and Information -

    Public Health England have produced this guide all women of childbearing age must should read before they go for vaccination.

  11. Have you had a baby in the past 2 years? Have you struggled with your weight?

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    A team at Queen's University Belfast wants to help new mums maintain a healthy weight by using text messages.

  12. Are you pregnant or recently had a baby?

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    This is an opportunity to participate in a research study about your experiences and attitudes relating to vaccinations in pregnancy. It will be a relaxed and friendly chat with a researcher.

  13. We are hosting a Latin American Health Event!

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    Join us at our Latin American Health Event on Saturday, September 2nd. Come and see what health support there is for the Latin American Community!

  14. Give your views on maternity care in Southwark

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    Southwark Council want to hear from you:

    · if you’ve had a pregnancy in the past five years
    · from your family members
    · or if you’re a professional that delivers maternity services in Southwark.

    *Survey link has changed. Please see correct links below.*

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

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

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    (This survey is now closed)

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.