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Summary care records set to improve patient care in Southwark

Patients in Southwark will benefit from faster and safer care as summary care records begin to be rolled out across London this month. It follows the successful London pilot at the Princess Street Group Practice in the Elephant and Castle area last year. Read more.

Changes to King's dental service

From January 14, 2010 patients self-referring to King’s Dental Services will no longer be automatically offered care within the Dental Service. Read more

Cold Weather Advice: Keep Warm, Keep Well 

Helpful and practical advice to maintain your well-being during the cold weather from one website. Here you'll find tips for keeping warm and to generally take care of yourself during this renewed cold spell.

Visit: http://keepwarmkeepwell.direct.gov.uk 

Related: Cold Weather Tips & Useful Contacts  

Cold weather advice to stay safe and healthy this winter. Click here.  

Stop while you shop

Stop While You Shop drop-in stop smoking clinics will be held at various supermarkets across Southwark throughout February and early March 2010. More info

Southwark Breastfeeding Cafés

Mothers milk is best. NHS Southwark has set up breastfeeding cafés, providing a supportive environment for women to breastfeed. By breastfeeding, mothers are also protecting their own health, by lowering the possibility of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and osteoporosis later in life, as well as invaluably bonding with their child. Come visit one of our breastfeeding cafés today! (Supporting family members are welcome).

Click to view: A breastfeeding café near you

(Note: A new schedule is in operation for 2010, please click on the link above to check times)

NHS Constitution  

The NHS Constitution brought together in one place what the NHS does, what it stands for and the commitments it should live up to. It describes and renews our commitment to the values and enduring principles of the NHS. Find out more

Standards for Better Health Declaration

Southwark Provider Services have declared full compliance with CQC Standards for Better Health. Click here.

Safeguarding Children Declaration NHS

Southwark ensures that, in exercising its functions, robust arrangements are in place to safeguard, and protect the wellbeing of children and young people. This is required by Section 11 of the Children Act. Core Standard 2 provides a framework for meeting these obligations and NHS Southwark is able to report it meets these requirements. Click here.

Swine Flu Vaccination Programme Underway in Southwark

NHS Southwark is reminding local people who may be in one of the at risk groups of the need to get their swine flu vaccine. Find out if you are at risk and where you can receive a swine flu jab by clicking here. 

National Pandemic Flu Service

The National Pandemic Flu Service is now available. Visit the website shown (left) or call the appropriate number for information and treatment. 

Please have a pen and paper ready to take down any advice.

You can also visit the websites of  NHS Direct (or call on 0845 46 47) and NHS Choices.

If you plan to travel then visit the FCO website for advice. Alternatively, you can call the FCO 24-hour advice line on 0845 850 2829.

Find out where the antiviral distribution centres are in Southwark