1. The census is taking place in March 2021- Attend a Q&A session!

    News -

    The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. It helps plan and fund public services, like transport, education and healthcare.

  2. Join workshops for Digital Skills 'Boost' - Build confidence and feel safer online!

    News -

    ClearCommunityWeb have partnered with Crystal Palace Community Trust and the Kingswood Community Shop to provide a series of bite-sized 4-week programmes to help local people to develop their digital skills in March & April.

  3. Share your lived experience: South East London Personal Health Budgets survey

    News -

    Do you have a Personal Health Budget (PHB) and live in South East London? Do you manage a PHB for someone living in South East London? Are you a carer or a Personal Assistant for someone who has a PHB?

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

    News -

    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.

  5. Cancer Research UK: Use your experience of cancer to influence our work

    News -

    Cancer Research UK (CRUK) want to work with you, to ensure the work they do represents the needs of all people affected by cancer.

  6. Could you be a governor at Guy’s and St Thomas’?

    News -

    People from all backgrounds are encouraged to put themselves forward to help ensure that the voices on our Council of Governors are representative of the diverse communities they serve.

  7. NHS England invites everyone aged 50 and over to be jabbed as NHS vaccination programme marks 100th day

    News -

    All those in eligible groups (see below) can book online without a letter.

  8. Share your views on the COVID Vaccine

    News -

    Give your views about the COVID vaccine, vaccinations in general, who you trust and what you’d need to know to change your mind.

  9. Become a Content & Resource Volunteer (Ambassadors Network) 

    News -

    We are looking for a volunteer to support the coordination of the Ambassadors Network.

  10. GP access during COVID-19: Healthwatch report on 200,000 people's experiences

    News -

    Healthwatch England's new report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access their GP and how this has affected people's experience of care.

  11. Government launches call for evidence to improve health and wellbeing of women in England

    News -

    To mark International Women’s Day, the government launched a 12-week call for evidence to better understand women’s experiences of the health and care system. 

  12. Free PPE for unpaid carers

    News -

    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). 

  13. Apply to South London and Maudsley Charity’s Community and Connection Grants Programme - Opening 6th April 

    News -

    Community and Connection grants provide funding for projects that make a positive contribution to the lives of people who have experienced or who currently experience mental illness, and primarily benefit boroughs served by SLaM.

  14. Become a PCREF activist and help transform access, experience and outcomes for black patients at South London and Maudsley!

    News -

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are one of the pilot sites (along with East London, Birmingham and Manchester) for the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PRECF). This is a National initiative led by NHSE.

  15. April is.. Stress Awareness Month!

    News -

    Stress Awareness Month has been held every April, since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

  16. Healthwatch Southwark continues to collect feedback on AT Medics GP surgeries

    Response -

    Healthwatch across South East London are aware of the sale of 8 GP practices by AT Medics (transfer of ownership took place in February 2021) to Operose Health (owned by US private healthcare company Centene Corporation).

  17. Update on COVID-19 vaccination in Southwark

    News -

    Find out updates on COVID-19 vaccination progress in Southwark, as well as information on the Astra Zeneca vaccine from South East London CCG.

  18. Accessing GP services: FAQs

    Advice and Information -

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

  19. Mental health support in Southwark

    Advice and Information -

    Find out about how to access mental health services and support in Southwark - whether you're feeling a bit down, or you think you need more support.

  20. Urgent and emergency healthcare in Southwark

    Advice and Information -

    Find out how to access urgent and emergency healthcare, including for your teeth and eyes.

  21. Sexual health care in Southwark

    Advice and Information -

    Find out how to access all different types of sexual health care in Southwark.

  22. Waiting for Hospital Treatment: A qualitative report on patient experience in Southwark

    Report -

    Read our latest report, based on in-depth interviews with a group of Southwark residents waiting for hospital treatment.

  23. Aged 45 or over? Book your COVID-19 vaccination now

    News -

    If you're eligible, book your COVID-19 vaccination

  24. Social care in Southwark

    Advice and Information -

    Find out how to access social care services in Southwark.

  25. Help get Better Sexual Health in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham

    News -

    Do you want better sexual health care? Do you want to make any changes to the way services are run? This is a once in 5-year chance to influence how services could improve to better suit you.

  26. COVID-19 vaccination: a guide for all women of childbearing age, pregnant or breastfeeding

    Advice and Information -

    Public Health England have produced this guide all women of childbearing age must should read before they go for vaccination.

  27. Help Evelina grow by naming their new centre

    News -

    This is your chance to make a difference to children, young people and their families by helping Evalina create an easy to find and family friendly building

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

    News -

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

  29. Women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health. 

    News -

    A new survey, carried out by YouGov for The Eve Appeal, found that women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health.

  30. Ladies of Virtue Outreach day centre is reopening!

    News -

     LOVO is a one-stop centre for vulnerable women and their families - mostly from Black and minority ethnic communities.

  31. Join the General Osteopathic Council Patient Involvement Forum 

    News -

    What is your experience of osteopathy? Use your unique experience to help make a difference to future osteopathic care.  

  32. Backing better mental health: give your views on topics the Maudsley Charity should focus on  

    News -

    Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

  33. Help shape our new mental health project 

    News -

    Do you, your family, or friends have experience of treatment for mental health in Southwark? Please share it with us to help shape our new project!

  34. Social Prescribing in Southwark: the patients' perspective

    Report -

    We wanted to understand the potential benefits of social prescribing for residents, and to explore how social prescribing could work as effectively as possible for them.

  35. Share your thoughts on the COVID vaccine

    News -

    We want to hear local people’s thoughts on the vaccine, whatever they are, and whether you’ve had the vaccine or not. The survey closes on 11 June.

  36. Take part in a major national research project exploring social cohesion and COVID-19 in communities across the UK!

    News -

    The University of Kent and the Belong Network are working together on the Beyond Us and Them research project (funded by the Nuffield Foundation) to understand the impact of Covid-19 on social cohesion in the UK.

  37. Share your views on General Osteopathic Council approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    News -

    A major priority for the General Osteopathic Council is to ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of their work.

  38. Help shape Guy’s St Thomas and Evelina London’s services! 

    News -

    Are you interested in helping to shape the future of Guy's and St Thomas' and Evelina London?

  39. Share your views on adult day centres and related priorities

    News -

    Are you an adult living or working in south London (or who works regionally or nationally focused on day centres) with interest in or experience of day centres, either through work or otherwise?

  40. Bring your voice to NHS specialised services  

    News -

    NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services.

  41. Annual Report 2020/21

    Report -

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