Health and social care news
Central government cash boost for Southwark project
Published: 11 January 2012
Southwark’s ‘Keep warm and well’ project has just received a £122,000 cash award from the Department of Health (DoH).
Young people board bus for independent travel training
Published: 18 October 2011
Young people from Highshore and Spa Schools boarded Southwark’s training bus last Wednesday.
A guide to independent travel training for parents
Published: 30 September 2011
Southwark Council’s road safety team will be hosting an Independent Travel Training Bus Awareness day on Wednesday 12 October.
Councillor visits Time and Talents charity
Published: 29 September 2011
Councillor Dora Dixon - Fyle, cabinet member for health and adult social care paid a visit yesterday afternoon to the Time and Talents charity based in Rotherhithe.
Southwark’s Health Factor comes to an end with over 75km run, 35 km walked, 1,200 metres swum, and hundreds of people inspired to live healthier lives
Published: 9 September 2011
Thirteen Southwark residents who took park in the council’s Health Factor this summer have crossed the finish line, notching up an impressive array of achievements.
Innovation fund to help health and community services
Published: 16 August 2011
Southwark Council’s health and community services department has launched an Innovation Fund worth £200,000 for local voluntary and community organisations.
Event marks new chapter for community venture
Published: 2 August 2011
Elim House Community Venture (formerly the Black Elderly Group Southwark) hosted a barbeque to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Peckham last Friday.
Group member hits high note for councillor
Published: 20 July 2011
Councillor Dora Dixon – Fyle had a song performed to her on Monday afternoon, when she made a visit to the 19Plus disability programme at Cambridge House.
Important update - Southern Cross care homes
Published: 11 July 2011
The Chief Executive of Southern Cross care homes has written to all local authorities across the country today to let them know that homes run by the company are to be transferred to new operators.
Have your say on Taxicard consultation
Published: 15 April 2011
Residents using travel subsidy scheme Taxicard are being urged to have their say on a consultation regarding its future.
Cabinet approves award of home care service contracts
Published: 16 February 2011
Last night, Southwark Council's cabinet approved the award of Home Care Service contracts for a period of three years, from 6 April 2011.
Government's care inspectors upgrade council's adult social care service
Published: 25 November 2010
The body that inspects adult social care today upgraded Southwark Council to the second highest category. The authority is described as "performing well" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Free health event
Published: 8 April 2010
Southwark Health and Social Care (NHS Southwark and Southwark Council) and Thames Reach are pleased to announce an event for Southwark residents to improve their health.
Southwark: free health event
Published: 8 April 2010
Southwark Health and Social Care (NHS Southwark and Southwark Council) and Thames Reach are pleased to announce an event for Southwark residents to improve their health.
