News and reports

Read what Healthwatch Southwark learned and achieved between April-June 2024.

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

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 deliver bespoke training to those in the local hair and beauty industry to get clients talking about their mental health. Businesses will be offered £150 in compensation for each employee who attends.

The training takes place on Wednesday, 24 July at Peckham Levels from 10:30am-2:30pm.

Read our latest research report exploring the experiences of adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults when accessing healthcare services in Southwark.

O blood type donors asked to urgently fill appointments across south east London this National Blood Week ·

Visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23

We at Healthwatch Southwark are pleased to share the letter of commendation from Mayor Michael Situ for our work in the community supporting residents address barriers to health and social services.

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.*

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.

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

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.

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

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.