1. 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.

  2. 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.

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

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    (This survey is now closed)

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

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    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.

  5. The Impact of Caring on Unpaid Carers

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    We have been listening to unpaid carers about their experiences, the support they receive and further support they would like, and the impact that their role has on their life and wellbeing.

  6. 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.

  7. HENRY Healthy Families: online course for parents in Southwark

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    HENRY Healthy Families is an online 8 week course for parents in Southwark with children under 5.

  8. Southwark Council publishes their first needs assessment of unpaid carers in the borough

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    Southwark Council Public Health has published a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment of unpaid carers in Southwark. We are proud to have contributed to this work and see it as a positive step, as well as a valuable resource to advocate for local carers.

  9. 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). 

  10. Social care in Southwark

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    Find out how to access social care services in Southwark.

  11. Get updates on carer related news and events in your local area

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    Caring for someone with a mental illness in the local area? Sign up to A Caring Mind Newsletter 

  12. Mental Health Services: Unmet Need in Southwark

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    Read our latest report looking at areas of unmet need within community adult mental health services in Southwark based on feedback from service users and carers.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.