1. Dealing with coronavirus as a carer

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    If you care for someone, coronavirus can make things more complicated and stressful. Here you can find helpful information, advice, and signposting to support all in one place for carers in Southwark.

  2. How else can you help during the outbreak?

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    The most important thing for all of us to do is to scrupulously follow the government's rules on staying at home, to save lives and support frontline workers. But there are other ways to help, too.

  3. What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (March 2020 update)

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    We have analysed our recent signposting and feedback calls and emails to give you a picture of what Southwark residents are telling us about the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

  4. Patients to start being removed from "clinically extremely vulnerable" or shielded list

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    As we move into the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic, some patients are being identified by clinicians (doctors and other healthcare professionals) as no longer needing to be on the clinically extremely vulnerable list. What does this mean?

  5. Dentists to start reopening from 8 June - but how have they been working during the pandemic?

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    NHS England has written to dental practices setting out the next steps for delivery of NHS dental services in England, as the NHS moves into the second phase of the Covid-19 response. Dentists can start reopening for all routine care from 8 June.

  6. What have local people been telling us about the coronavirus outbreak? (April-May 2020 update)

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    We have analysed our recent signposting and feedback calls and emails to give you a picture of what Southwark residents are telling us about the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

  7. Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network

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    Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network to help inform, empower and support your community with issues related to health & wellbeing.

  8. VCS COVID-19 Prevention Grants from Southwark Council

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    - Applications for the grants programme is now closed -

  9. COVID-19 vaccinations in Southwark

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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. 

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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). 

  19. 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.

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

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

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

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

  22. Share your thoughts on the COVID vaccine

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    We want to hear local people’s thoughts on the vaccine, whatever they are, and whether you’ve had the vaccine or not. The survey closes on 11 June.

  23. Take part in a major national research project exploring social cohesion and COVID-19 in communities across the UK!

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    The University of Kent and the Belong Network are working together on the Beyond Us and Them research project (funded by the Nuffield Foundation) to understand the impact of Covid-19 on social cohesion in the UK.