1. 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).

  2. Polio vaccinations for children aged 1-9

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    All children aged 1 to 9 in London are being offered a booster or catch-up dose of polio vaccine. The best way to prevent polio is to make sure you and your child are up to date with your vaccinations.

  3. Vaccination for monkeypox

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    The NHS is offering the smallpox vaccination to people who are most likely to be exposed to monkeypox.

  4. We are looking for new Advisory Board members!

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    We are currently recruiting for Advisory Board members to help steer the work of Healthwatch Southwark. These are local people, who live or work in the community and can provide insights and guidance to the team.

  5. 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!

  6. Community Health Ambassadors are raising awareness of Long COVID

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    Community Health Ambassadors participated in an educational programme, developed by the SE London Long COVID Programme, to raise awareness of long COVID in their communities.

  7. We are recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer

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    Are you passionate about improving health and social care services for local people?
    Join our team!

  8. Get involved in research on healthcare access for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults

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    Help Healthwatch Southwark understand how to improve healthcare access for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults.

  9. Have your say in local mental health services and research

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    The Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) are looking for new members to join our new Advisory Group for our Clinical Informatics Service.

  10. Community Health Ambassadors achievements in 2023!

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    As we welcome the new year, take a look at Southwark Community Health Ambassadors' achievement in 2023! They are dedicated to supporting and improving the health of their local communities.

  11. Free Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Training!

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    We talk to hundreds of local people who are dealing with various challenges. Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is about using the power of these short conversations to support people’s health and wellbeing and enable them to access the support they need.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.*