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Join Our Team: Community Health Ambassadors Officer
Are you passionate about addressing health inequalities and empowering communities? We’re looking for a dynamic individual to lead and develop our Community Health Ambassadors Network at Healthwatch Southwark.
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Healthwatch Southwark responds to the Change NHS Call-to-action
The government’s 10-Year Health Plan provides an opportunity to address systemic inequities in healthcare and support Southwark’s most vulnerable populations.
Healthwatch Southwark’s response is grounded in feedback from our listening…
Healthwatch Southwark’s response is grounded in feedback from our listening…
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NIHR and Guy's St. Thomas' Trust Research Opportunity
Are you passionate about health research?
Join the CRF Research Advisory Group
Help make a difference for the community and innovate research
Join the CRF Research Advisory Group
Help make a difference for the community and innovate research
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1 Year Update of our Latin American Access Report!
Find out what we have achieved in one year, since we launched our research report, "Access to Health and Social Care for Latin American Communities in Southwark."
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GP partners have voted for collective action
Recently, the British Medical Association announced that GP members had voted to take ‘collective action’ in protest at funding levels and pressures. While there may be disruptions on service practices, the NHS is encouraging anyone to come forward for…
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Free life-saving mental health training for barbers, hair and beauty professionals
Southwark barbers, hair and beauty professionals can sign up for free training to help customers talk openly and honestly about their feelings and get support.
Southwark Council is working with the award-winning barber Tom Chapman to…
Southwark Council is working with the award-winning barber Tom Chapman to…
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King's College London Research Opportunity
Paid opportunity to get involved in research with King's College London
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Joining the Healthwatch Southwark Advisory Board: reflecting on my journey so far
Natasha shares her a bit about her experience of joining the Healthwatch Southwark Advisory Board, what activities she has been part of since being…
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The Role of Empathy: How Health Professionals Can Transform Patient Experience and Improve Service Access
Empathy is at the heart of human interaction, especially in fields demanding emotional intelligence and a personal touch. In healthcare, where…
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Latest reports and publication
Cost of Living Crisis Online Webinar Reflections Report
During previous engagements, such as the listening tour and general engagement events, the cost-of-living crisis has consistently popped up in conversations as an important topic. People have expressed concerns about the rising living costs and not knowing where to go to for support. We thought it would be useful to host an online webinar, where people can receive advice about how to navigate the crisis.
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Quarterly Monitoring Report - Q2 2024-25
Learn what Healthwatch Southwark learned and achieved between July-September 2024.
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