1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Accessing GP services: FAQs

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    Find key information about accessing primary care services, including GPs, pharmacies and dental practices.

  4. Quarterly Insights Report- 1st July - 30 September

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    Read our latest quarterly Signposting and Feedback Insight Report, this report provides an overview of the key themes highlighted from community feedback and signposting enquiries we received from 1st July - 30th September 2022.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Have you had a baby in the past 2 years? Have you struggled with your weight?

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    A team at Queen's University Belfast wants to help new mums maintain a healthy weight by using text messages.

  11. Are you pregnant or recently had a baby?

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    This is an opportunity to participate in a research study about your experiences and attitudes relating to vaccinations in pregnancy. It will be a relaxed and friendly chat with a researcher.

  12. 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!

  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.*

  14. 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.

  15. What young voices told us about mental health

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    Over the summer of 2016, we engaged with 114 young people aged 12-23, via workshops and surveys, to find out about their experiences of mental health education and information, access to services, and where they prefer to go for support.

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

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    - This consultation is now closed -

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Bengali Focus Group with Macmillan Cancer Support

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    We were commissioned by Macmillan Cancer Support, to run a focus group exploring the different ways the Bengali community access information – where they get it from and in what format and language.

  20. Bengali Women's Focus Group

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    We worked with Southwark Council’s engagement team to visit a Bengali Women’s Group at the Rockingham Community Centre, to explore engagement opportunities to understand the issues this community faces when accessing health and social care services

  21. Latin American Women's Focus Group

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    The session was conducted in Spanish, led by Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) with staff support from Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK (CLAUK) and Healthwatch Southwark.