1. Young people's experiences of sexual health services

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    Sexual health was identified as a priority area for Healthwatch Southwark. We held a focus group with Mind charity to understand where young people turn to find information about sex and what their experience are of accessing sexual health services.

  2. Healthwatch Southwark’s Public Forum: “You said, we did!”

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    We held a public forum on 15th March to a total of 70 people, including Southwark residents and representatives

  3. Healthwatch Southwark’s Public Forum: “Your Care, Your Services! – Issues to Solutions!”

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    We held a public forum on 10th June at Cambridge House. 73 people attended.

  4. Healthwatch Southwark’s Public Forum: “Everyone is treated equally” – Join the debate!

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    We held a public forum on 15th September at Canada Water Library. 67 people attended the event, with 15 people subsequently registering as new
    supporters of Healthwatch Southwark.

  5. Access and Experience of GP Services

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    In December 2015, we published a report based on what 79 Southwark residents told us about GP access and experience.

  6. Kooth - Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

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    Kooth, is a new online counselling service for children and young people aged 11-19 access to free, anonymous mental health and emotional well-being support.

  7. 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.

  8. What is the 'Red Bag' and what does it do?

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    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.

  9. 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?

  10. New enhanced 111 Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service for South East London

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    Not sure what to do? Go straight to 111!

    As of 26 February 2019, residents in South East London can access a new enhanced NHS 111 IUC service.

  11. 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?

  12. 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.

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

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    (This survey is now closed)

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

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    - This consultation is now closed -

  16. Are you struggling with high gas and electricity bills? SHINE London can help you

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    Islington's award-winning SHINE network have helped thousands of residents save an average of £213 per year on energy bills through discounts, debt support and energy saving measures.

  17. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  18. 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.

  19. Healthy feedback from our Healthy Futures in Southwark & Lambeth event

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    Healthwatch Southwark & Healthwatch Lambeth, along with partners from health and social care across both boroughs, ran an event "A Healthy Future in Southwark & Lambeth" on the 20th March.

  20. 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.