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Staying Connected Conference:

Southwark Vaccination Programme, Testing, Social Isolation, & Volunteering
(+ Keynote addresses from Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council & Alice MacDonald, Cabinet Member for Communities & Equalities)

Dear <<First Name>>,

We're half-way through January and are looking forward to hosting the Staying Connected Conference for you on Tuesday next week! We have put together a fantastic agenda geared at making sure you're informed and supported for the lockdown.

We have an agenda full of local experts to provide information on a number of touchstone subjects: from local vaccinations, testing, and the various avenues of support locals can get for social isolation, health and social care advice, and help you can get if you are isolating or shielding.

As always, there are also a number of other events and news items from around the borough. If you have any news or events that you would like us to share on our website and newsletter please get in touch with us: socialaction@communitysouthwark.org

Stay safe,

Community Southwark

Staying Connected. Staying Safe
Conference

Now that we have entered another national lockdown, it's important that our communities know how they can access support and for us to make sure that we're all staying connected during this time.

Agenda

5:00pm

Welcome

Myles Thorpe - Social Action & Communities Officer | Community Southwark

5:05pm

Overview of the current situation and today's event

Cllr. Kieron Williams - Leader of Southwark Council | Southwark Council

5:15pm

Getting support if you or someone you know is experiencing social isolation

Stas Smagala - Social Prescribing Officer | Community Southwark

5:20pm

Getting support if you have a healthcare or social care related query

Lizzy Macauley- Engagement Officer | Healthwatch Southwark

5:30pm

Getting support if you're self isolating and/ or shielding

Dan Hooper- Southwark Community Support Alliance | Southwark Council

5:40pm

Covid testing and safety for people volunteering

(TBC) Public Health Team | Southwark Council

5:50pm

Local vaccination programme for Southwark- Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Walker - Head of Communications & Engagement | NHS Southwark CCG

6:05pm

Signing up and staying safe - volunteering in the lockdown

Katy Woolley - Head of Volunteering & Social Action | Community Southwark

6:15pm

Helping your community by becoming a Health Ambassador

Bridie Hindle - Engagement Officer | Healthwatch Southwark

6:20pm

Looking ahead

Cllr. Alice McDonald - Cabinet Member for Communities & Equalities | Southwark Council

6:30pm

End

News

Getting support and staying connected during lockdown

Find out what to do if you, or someone you know, needs support during lockdown.

Volunteering During a Lockdown

Find out how you can volunteer in Southwark, and help your community get through this lockdown.

Southwark Park Vision: Help us to shape the future appearance of Southwark Park!

Community Southwark will be carrying out the consultation on the future of Southwark Park. We are looking for residents from the surrounding areas to attend one of two workshops, scheduled early 2021, and complete the online survey to give their views on what should be done in the future of Southwark Park

London Community Response Fund (For Local Groups)

Deadline: Thursday 21 January 5pm

Old Kent Road Area Action Plan Consultation

Southwark Council is consulting on the latest version of the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan from 11 January to 5 April 2021.

Social Action Advice Surgery

30 minute, 1:1 appointment with our Social Action Advisor and is open to people living, working, or volunteering in Southwark who are looking to be more active in their community.

Wednesdays, 10am- 1pm