1. Information about high blood pressure

    Advice and Information -

    Approximately one in ten people in Southwark have high blood pressure but only half know that they do. Left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to heart attack and stroke.

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

    Report -

    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.

  3. Southwark Charities

    Advice and Information -

    Southwark Charities supports community organisations and charities that improve the well-being of Southwark’s older residents aged 55 plus.

  4. Get help with the cost of living crisis

    Advice and Information -

    Get advice from Southwark Council’s cost of living crisis booklet that can be downloaded and printed.

  5. We are looking for new Advisory Board members!

    News -

    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.

  6. Annual Report 2022/3

    Report -

    Find out more about our work and achievements over the past year.

  7. Quarterly Insights Report- 1st April - 30 June

    Report -

    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 April to 30th June 2023.

  8. Access to Health and Social Care Services for Latin American Communities in Southwark Report

    Report -

    Read our report on access to health and social care services for Latin American communities in Southwark.

  9. We are hosting a Latin American Health Event!

    News -

    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!

  10. Community Health Ambassadors are raising awareness of Long COVID

    News -

    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.

  11. Responses to our Report on Latin American Access to Health and Social Care.

    Response -

    Care providers have responded to our report on Latin American access to health and social care services in Southwark.

  12. We are recruiting for a Community Engagement Officer

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  15. Community Health Ambassadors achievements in 2023!

    News -

    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.

  16. Quarterly Monitoring Report - Q3

    Report -

    Read what Healthwatch Southwark learned and achieved between October-December 2024.

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

    News -

    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.

  18. Quarterly Monitoring Report - Q4 2023-4

    Report -

    Read what Healthwatch Southwark learned and achieved between January-March 2024.

  19. Listening Tour – Can you help?

    News -

    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.

  20. Give your views on maternity care in Southwark

    News -

    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.*

  21. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  22. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  23. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  24. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. Mental Health

    Report -

    Mental health was identified as a priority area for Healthwatch Southwark (HWS) through public and stakeholder consultation.

  26. Tower Bridge Care Centre

    Report -

    In November 2018, Healthwatch Southwark used our power of Enter and View to visit Southwark's only public nursing home, Tower Bridge Care Centre.