Events

The Diabetes Clinical Network in London is running workshops for people with diabetes on the 25 June.

 The aim is to understand what outcomes matter to people with diabetes. The day will be split into discussing type 1 diabetes in the morning and type 2 diabetes in the afternoon, both workshops require separate registration.

The Diabetes Clinical Network are organising this event to:

• Update on progress made since the last workshop held on 3 December 2018;
• Provide an update on work to capture the 'outcomes that matter to people living with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes';
• Share examples of London good practice;
• Identify other London good practice and opportunities to make improvements to the care and support people living with Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes receive;
• Invite comments on how they can further involve people living with diabetes in the London Diabetes Clinical Network programme;
• Announce their recruitment launch for Type 2 Diabetes Patient Champions to join the London Diabetes Clinical Network programme

If you live with diabetes and are interested in attending please read the information below and the relevant attachment and book on by clicking on one of the links below.

Session 1) Outcomes that matter to people living with T1 diabetes

• Tuesday 25 June
• refreshments from 8.30am
• Prompt 9.30am start, with lunch at 12.30pm
• Book here

Session 2) Outcomes that matter to people living with T2 diabetes

• Tuesday 25 June
• pre-lunch from 12.30pm
• Starts 1.30pm
• Book here

If you have any questions regarding the events please contact england.diabetes-ldncn@nhs.net.

Healthwatch Southwark and the Southwark LGBT Network will be launching their report, Strong In Southwark.

We are inviting local residents, local government, health professionals, and influencers to look into how health services and the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) can work together to provide a stronger, more inclusive landscape for the LGBTQ+ community in Southwark.

The findings from this social action LGBTQ+ survey, which has been led by local residents from its inception running from July - November 2018, showed a mixed outlook on life experiences in Southwark. Some key stats include:

• Over 70% felt that mainstream services weren't inclusive of LGBTQ+ clients;
• 34% of respondents preferred socialising inside Southwark rather than outside the borough;
• 58 % of respondents believe that there is no sense of LGBTQ + community in Southwark; leading to concerns surrounding safety.
• 42% of respondents had had a mental health illness with the past two years.

Change is crucial.

This event will give you the unique opportunity to;

• Delve into the rich data on LGBTQ+ needs in Southwark;
• Network with organisations that support LGBTQ+ needs;
• Help us identity gaps in our research;
• Have real open conversations with change makers; and
• Be part of a solution-focused approach to issues of concern that are raised.
• Guest Speakers will be announced closer to the date.

This event is being supported by Southwark Council, Public Health, the VCS and a number of health departments across the borough.

We need as many Southwark LGBTQ+ residents and Allies, to share their thoughts, experience and feedback on the work we've been doing.

This will help us to gain the intelligence we need to help make Southwark be a better place to live in!

Inside Government are bringing together leading urgent care professionals alongside the National Medical Director Stephen Powis, to share the latest best practice on enhancing emergency care services, through leading guidance on improving patient flow and service integration.

Taking place in Central London on the 2nd July, this  conference will feature keynote discussions from NICE, CQC and RCEM and will critically assess how The Wells Trust can continue to improve patient outcomes and safety, reduce waiting times and develop sustainable workforce deployment strategies.

You will also gain critical insights into the NHS Long Term Plan, Urgent and Emergency Care Review and the Emergency Care Improvement Programme, so you remain informed on the latest policy updates.

To see the agenda and find out more about this conference, please click here.

You can also find out more information via enquiries@emergencycareconference.co.uk or by calling 0203 770 6580.

Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support are partnering to host a new LGBTQIA+ cancer support group.

They want you to join them for a focus group to hear your views!

Friendly and informal session, led by a queer patient, where: 

• It's OK to talk about cancer
• Its OK to talk about gender
• It's OK to talk about queer issues
• It's OK to talk about being trans*
• It's OK to talk about being LGBTQ+

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information:

Contact the Macmillan information and support centre in person or on 02032995227 / kch-tr.macmillan1@nhs.net.