Free leisure centre pass, local funfair, election results and much more

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Events, news and information from Southwark Council

Local election results

See the full results in Southwark following last week’s local council elections.

Free: enjoy a host of entertainment at Dulwich Park Fair

Enjoy a funfair, city farm, dog show, music performances, food and drink and more at Dulwich Park Fair on Sunday 15 May.

>> Go to Dulwich Park Fair on 15 May

Visit a local antiques fair

Hunt for vintage and antique gems at Peckham Salvage yard on Copeland Road on Sunday 29 May.

>> Find bargains at an antiques fair in Peckham

Free: relax or play in Elephant Springs

Elephant springs is an urban oasis in Elephant and Castle with rocks, streams, sand and water fountains for everyone to enjoy. It is open every day from 10am to 6pm.

>> Visit Elephant Springs for a unique experience

Get a free leisure centre day pass

Get a free day pass to the gym, exercise classes and swimming pool at your local leisure centre. Passes are available for Camberwell, Dulwich, Peckham Pulse, Seven Islands, and The Castle leisure centres, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre and Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre.

>> Get your free leisure centre day pass now

Take part in National Vegetarian Week

Eating more vegetarian food is one of the simplest things we can all do to help reduce carbon emissions. This year’s National Vegetarian Week takes place next week, 16 to 22 May, so why not join in?

>> Find tips and tasty recipes for National Vegetarian Week

Get help to lose weight: free Slimming World or Weight Watchers support

If you’re 18 or over you may be eligible for 12 weeks’ free weight loss help which includes expert coaching, online and in-person exercise classes and recipe ideas. Places are limited and only available until 30 June, so find out more today.

Tell us about your broadband speed

We’re working with broadband providers to improve the quality and speed of broadband in Southwark. You can help by telling us about your broadband speed.

>> Do a broadband speed check and tell us the results

Improve your mental health: try a quick quiz today

Try a quick quiz to get a personalised mental health action plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress, anxiety, low mood and trouble sleeping, plus advice on how to cope with feelings of loneliness.

>> Try the quick mental health quiz

COVID-19 vaccinations available for 5 to 11 year olds

Vaccinated children are less likely to get seriously ill with COVID-19. Two doses give stronger and longer-lasting protection against future COVID-19 variants. Vaccines reduce disruption to family life, school and holidays.

>> Book a vaccination for a 5 to 11 year old

COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11s: your questions answered

If you’re a parent of carer of a child aged 5 to 11 years old you may want to know more before booking your child’s vaccination.

>> NHS information about COVID-19 jabs for 5 to 11s

Get your COVID-19 spring booster jab

COVID-19 rates are still high in Southwark. Vaccines are your best protection, and some people need another dose to help keep them safe.

If you’re 75 or over, live in a care home or are 12 or over and have a weakened immune system you can now book an extra booster jab. You can have the booster six months after your last dose.

>> Book your COVID-19 spring booster now

>> Get your 1st, 2nd or 3rd jab – it’s not too late to protect yourself

>> Find a walk-in vaccine clinic for a 12 to 15-year old

Help us name roads, buildings and public spaces in Southwark

Help us celebrate Southwark’s heroes by suggesting a name for a local road, building or public space. All ideas will be kept in a ‘name bank’ and when we name or rename a road, building or public space we will look at all the suggestions. We particularly want suggestions of brilliant people from our Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities and other under-represented groups.

>> Suggest a name for a road or building in Southwark

Ways you can lift someone out of loneliness

Why not check in with a family member or friend to help them feel less lonely? It could lift you up too. Find out how you can help lift someone out of loneliness.

Volunteers needed in Southwark: sign up today

Volunteering is a great way to connect with others. Community Southwark has a range of options including science, English or maths tutoring, reducing single use plastics, helping people access affordable food, and mental wellbeing roles.

>> Find out about volunteering in Southwark

Get your university tuition fees paid

If you’re aged under 25, and meet other criteria, you can apply to our Southwark Scholarship scheme. The scholarship award covers the full cost of tuition fees for your undergraduate university course. The deadline for expressions of interest is 11.59pm on 16 May 2022.

>> Read more about the university scholarship scheme and complete an expression of interest form

Landlords: early bird discount for new property licences ends 31 May

If you’re a landlord or managing agent for a licensable property and you do not have a licence, you can be prosecuted. Don’t delay, apply for your property licence before 31 May 2022 to qualify for a discount on your licensing fee.

>> Apply for a property licence and get an early bird discount

Foster carers urgently needed

We are celebrating Foster Care Fortnight with a series of face-to-face special events. Come along to any of our events to find out more about fostering a Southwark child.

>> Find out more about becoming a foster carer

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The latest information and news from Southwark Council

COVID-19 update

Although remaining COVID-19 restrictions ended yesterday, 24 February, infection levels in Southwark are still high. The COVID-19 vaccine is still the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus. More information and advice about COVID-19 is below.

Shop from local independent makers, collectors and designers in Peckham

Shop local! Come along to this craft fair debut at the Copeland Park and Bussey Building on 26 February in Peckham, 10am to 4pm. You can book a priority entrance ticket for £2.50 (free for under-12s).

Free: haunting and immersive art exhibition at Oxo Tower Wharf

Until 27 February you can visit the historic four-storey raw warehouse space which will be transformed into a haunting and immersive maze of art creating a story that unravels as you explore the exhibition. Free of charge.

Visit the ‘We Have Always Been Here’ exhibition as part of LGBTQ+ month

‘We Have Always Been Here’ celebrates the campaigns and activism cultivated by the BAME LGBTQ+ community through the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre in the 80s and 90s. The centre was located in Peckham during the 1990s. Visit the exhibition on 28 February between 11am and 6pm at Moca London (SE15 4HY).

Stunning Roman mosaic unearthed in Borough

Archaeologists have discovered two panels of mosaic floors, one of which is the largest Roman mosaic found in London for more than 50 years. It’s just the latest in a series of Roman treasures found in the north of Southwark. Some local Roman finds are on display in the new Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library.

We are the first council to protect all care home staff with a care charter

The care charter sets our expectations about the quality of care in residential homes. The charter will improve standards in all care homes in Southwark. This means better working conditions for staff and better care for residents.

Get a free leisure centre day pass

Get a free day pass to the gym, exercise classes and swimming pool at a local leisure centre. Passes are available for Camberwell, Dulwich, Peckham Pulse, Seven Islands, The Castle leisure centres, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre and Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre.

>> Get your free leisure centre day pass now

Apply for an apprenticeship

We’re currently advertising a number of apprenticeship vacancies. If you’re successful you’ll get a salary with full employee benefits including holiday. You need to be age 16 or over to apply (there’s no upper age limit).

>> See current apprenticeship vacancies at Southwark Council

Don’t ignore your cervical cancer screening invitation

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but screening can help stop it before it starts. So don’t ignore your cervical screening invitation and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. If you have a cervix and are aged 25 to 64 you should be invited by letter to get a smear test.

Coming soon: free skills training to unemployed and low-income residents through a brand new green academy

The academy will offer free support into direct employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, training or self-employment. Jobs will include green construction and retrofit, green transport, energy, waste/recycling, infrastructure and transport.

Host a street party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

There are lots of ways to get involved in the celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including arranging your own street party with neighbours.

If you want to close your street for a party over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend in early June, you must apply to the council by Monday 7 March.

Do you get Healthy Start food vouchers?

Healthy Start is becoming a digital scheme, moving from vouchers to a prepaid Healthy Start card. If you get Healthy Start food vouchers, you need to reapply by 31 March 2022 to continue getting Healthy Start payments. You will stop getting Healthy Start vouchers from 1 April 2022 if you have not reapplied by 31 March 2022.

Get £2,000 towards childcare costs

HMRC is reminding working parents they could get up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs. For every £8 saved in an online childcare account, families will get a top of £2. Check eligibility and register for an online childcare account.

Foster carers urgently needed

We are looking for foster carers to make a difference to the lives of Southwark children in care. We offer excellent training, generous financial support and round-the-clock support. If you have a spare room we’d love to hear from you.

>> Find out more about becoming a foster carer

New property licensing schemes coming soon

We are introducing new property licensing schemes from 1 March 2022. These schemes will help to improve rented homes in the borough. If you apply between 1 March and 31 May 2022 you will automatically receive an early bird discount. Landlords and property managing agents can also sign-up to our mailing list for regular updates.

New Southwark Plan approved

We have approved our planning blueprint, called the Southwark Plan. It sets out how new development will benefit local communities and help tackle urgent priorities – including the housing crisis and the Climate Emergency – over the next 15 years. To help tackle the climate emergency we will:

designate 22 new sites of importance for nature conservation and the equivalent of over 16 full-sized football fields of newly protected open space
require that all new developments have to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was beforehand (known as Biodiversity Net Gain)
support the creation of 58,000 new jobs, including a green new deal that generates jobs

COVID-19 updates

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19

Although the rules have changed there are still lots of ways we can reduce our chances of catching or passing on COVID-19.

Get vaccinated or boosted
Wear a face covering in crowded places
Stay at home if you feel unwell
Let fresh air in if meeting indoors
Wash your hands regularly or use sanitiser

Get your COVID-19 vaccine now

The vaccines are safe and the best defence against COVID-19. Every day in Southwark people are getting their first, second or booster jab.

>> Book your first, second or booster vaccine now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first, second or booster dose

>> Find a walk-in vaccine clinic for a 12 to 15-year old

COVID-19 vaccines – your questions answered

Get expert information from the NHS if you want to know more about COVID-19 vaccines, either for yourself or family members. Find out how vaccines were developed so quickly, how they protect you, how vaccines do not affect fertility and are safe if you’re pregnant, and answers to other questions.

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Make estate ballots fair!

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MAKE ESTATE BALLOTS FAIR!

The Public interest Law Centre (PILC) and their solicitor, Paul Heron, has been been a fantastic help to our campaigning work at the Elephant.

Now the PILC is campaigning to level the playing field for ballots on the future of council estates, which include proposals for demolition. Many of these ballots are being won by councils, after using uncapped public funds to canvass for ‘yes’ votes.

The London Assembly has proposed a Resident Empowerment Reserve Fund to redress the balance. Local communities opposed to demolition would be able to draw on this Fund, to put across their point of view.

Sadiq Khan now has to decide whether to include the Fund in his 2022-2023 budget. He is considering this now and will respond this Thursday 24^th February, at Mayor’s Question Time, when he presents his final budget to the Assembly.

EMAIL THE MAYOR NOW!

PILC has set up an emailing campaign to the Mayor, via this link – https://www.pilc.org.uk/tell-sadiq-to-say-yes-to-the-resident-empowerment-fund/ .

The email urges the Mayor to adopt the Fund. It also asks that the terms of access to the Fund is formulated by community members who have experienced estate-ballot processes and would have benefited from the Fund. The email will be copied to Tom Copley, the deputy Mayor for housing.

The email only takes one minute. PILC’s message can be retweeted https://mobile.twitter.com/publiclawcentre/status/1489266674125574144

Regards
Jerry

Free swimming lessons, local antiques sale and COVID-19 information

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Things to do in Southwark and key council updates

COVID-19 rates in Southwark are extremely high so everyone should remain cautious and follow advice.

Get your COVID-19 vaccine now

The vaccines are safe and the best defence against COVID-19. Every day in Southwark people are getting their first, second or booster jab.

>> Book your first, second or booster vaccine now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first, second or booster dose

Free swimming lessons for adults

Ever wanted to learn to swim? We still have some spaces left in our free swimming lessons programme. The lessons take place at leisure centres across the borough.

>> Book now for free swimming lessons in Southwark

Find gems at Peckham Salvage Yard

Hunt for treasures and rummage for bargains at a massive vintage yard sale of salvaged things on 16 January. Afterwards, enjoy the array of local cafés, bars and restaurants in Peckham. Please follow all the COVID-19 rules.

>> Visit Peckham Salvage Yard on 16 January

Enjoy a winter walk in Southwark

Pick from 12 routes which include film locations, Dulwich’s unusual architecture, flora and fauna, and myths and legends of the borough.

>> Discover Southwark with our illustrated walking maps

Foster carers urgently needed

>> Find out more about becoming a foster carer

Find jobs and training in construction

The Southwark Construction Skills Centre is now based at Hawker House, Canada Water. Drop in anytime between 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday to find out about hundreds of job opportunities and free training courses.

>> Visit the Southwark Construction Skills Centre

Try our digital health app (and get a £10 voucher)

We’d love to know what you think of our digital health coach. It can help you to quit smoking, eat more healthily, lose weight, move more or take care of your mind. The first 90 residents to complete the feedback survey at the end will get a £10 Love2shop voucher (limited to one per person).

>> Try our digital health coach now

Help inspect your estate

If you live on an estate you can join monthly estate inspections with council officers and contractors to make sure your estate is clean, safe and well cared for.

>> Join an estate inspection for your area

Help for your money worries

Have you got money-related worries like losing a job, working less hours, overdue bills, increasing debt or awaiting for a benefit decision?

>> Get advice about where you can go for support

Is your child starting primary school this year?

Is your child starting primary school this year? If your child was born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018, your child is due to start primary school in September 2022.

>> Apply for your child’s primary school place by 15 January 2022

School admissions consultation 2023/24

We are currently consulting on the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools and the co-ordinated admission schemes for the academic year 2023/24.

>> Give your comments on admissions arrangements by 14 January

Other COVID-19 information

Take a lateral flow test at a community testing site

Take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting with family and friends or going to busy public places. Our testing sites at London Bridge and Peckham have lots of capacity and tests available.

>> Take a lateral flow test at community testing site

You can also try to order tests to be delivered to your home.

Register the result of your lateral flow test whether it’s negative or positive.

Get a PCR test and stay at home if you have COVID-19 symptoms

Stay at home if you’re unwell, to help protect friends, family, colleagues, and others in the community. You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Walk-in jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

All children aged between 12 and 17 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Most children aged 12 to 15 will be offered first and second doses in school, but if you have missed that opportunity you can go to a walk-in clinic or book online.

>> Find a vaccine walk-in clinic for 12–15-year-olds

>> Book a first or second dose for a 12 to 15-year-old

Second dose vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

If you’re 16 or 17-years-old you can book a second dose, for 12 weeks after your first dose. If you’re at higher risk from COVID-19, you can get a second dose at a walk-in vaccination site from eight weeks after your first dose.

>> Book a second dose if you’re aged 16 or 17

Extra pop-up vaccine clinic on 8 January

There will be an extra walk-in vaccination clinic in Peckham on Saturday 8 January, No appointment or ID is needed. First, second and booster jabs will be on offer.

>> Find a walk-in vaccination site

And remember…

Wash hands regularly and wear face coverings in public places including shops, public transport, community centres and faith premises.
Meet family and friends in well-ventilated areas where possible, such as outdoors or indoors with windows open. You are at a higher risk if you are in an enclosed or crowded space, or there is limited fresh air.
Download the NHS COVID-19 app. Keep your Bluetooth and contact tracing on to stay informed in case you come into contact with a positive case

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Extra vaccine clinics this week in Southwark

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Extra vaccine clinics this week in Southwark

All the key COVID-19 information

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Get boosted advert COVID-19 numbers are very high and rising in Southwark. Our rates are among the highest in the country. To help slow the spread and protect you and your loved ones:

Please think carefully about who you see over Christmas
Only meet up with the people most important to you and think twice before meeting vulnerable friends and family members
Do a lateral flow test before seeing others and, where possible, meet outside
Stay at home if you test positive or feel unwell
Get vaccinated – first, second or booster
Remember to work from home if you can.

Get your booster jab

If you’re aged 18+ and it’s three months since your second COVID-19 vaccine dose you can get your booster jab, which is the best protection against the Omicron variant.

>> Book your booster vaccine online

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your booster jab (more clinics just added)

Get your first or second vaccine dose

It is one year since the first people got their vaccine. In the UK over 51 million people have had their first dose and over 47 million have had two doses. The vaccines have been proven to be safe and the best defence against COVID-19.

>> Book your first or second vaccine dose now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first or second dose (more clinics just added)

Extra vaccine clinics in Peckham

There are a number of extra walk-in vaccination clinics in Peckham this week, offering first, second and booster jabs.

>> Find a walk-in vaccination site in Peckham

Get lateral flow tests

There are lots of ways to get a lateral flow test in Southwark (if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms), including:

>> Take a lateral flow test at community testing site

>> Pick up lateral flow tests from a library or pharmacy

>> Take a lateral flow test at a local pharmacy

You can also order tests to be delivered to your home.

Get a PCR test and isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, a new cough or a change to sense of taste or smell) you should self-isolate and book a PCR COVID-19 test.

You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Self-isolation rules from 22 December

If you have COVID-19 you can self-isolate for seven days, if you are negative on day six and seven using a lateral flow test. If you still have symptoms, continue self-isolating. If you end isolation on day seven you should to limit contact with vulnerable people, not visit crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, and work from home. If you are in close contact with someone with COVID-19 but don’t test positive, or are not double-vaccinated you must continue to isolate for 10 days.

>> Check the current rules on self-isolation

Financial support if your income has been affected by the pandemic

Get support if you’re under increased financial pressure due to COVID-19. Advice includes applying for Universal Credit, what to do if you can’t pay your rent, Council Tax, or homeowner annual and major works service charges, and COVID-19 self-isolation payments.

Walk-in jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

>> Find a vaccine walk-in clinic for 12–15-year-olds

>> Book a first or second dose for a 12 to 15-year-old

Second dose COVID-19 vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

>> Book a second dose if you’re aged 16 or 17

Remember to complete your test and trace information

If you’ve had a positive COVID-19 test, or you’re a contact of a positive case, local or national contact tracers should be in touch. However, if you’ve had a positive test please help by telling any recent close contacts as soon as possible. You should also complete contact tracing information on the national test and trace system as soon as possible.

Help if you’re struggling to get food

If you or someone you know is not able to get or afford enough food to meet basic needs, or require emergency food support, please contact Community Support Alliance. This includes if you are self-isolating or housebound and are unable to order food online.

Volunteer to help the vaccination programme

Over 2,000 steward volunteers are needed every day to help others.

>> Volunteer now to help the vaccination programme

Other updates

No changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year

Over the Christmas and New Year period, your rubbish, recycling, food and garden waste collection will take place on your normal scheduled day.

Free helpline for parents or carers of children aged three or under with breathing illnesses

You can use the helpline if you’re an adult seeking asylum or a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic parent or carer. Get advice if your child has a cough, cold or chest infection. You can speak to an advisor over the phone using a translator if needed on 080 0151 2605, Monday to Saturdays.

Joint estate inspections with residents

We are offering residents the opportunity to join the monthly estate inspections with council officers and contractors to make sure your estate is clean, safe and well cared for. You can join the estate inspection for your area by contacting your resident services officer.

Get free online support to improve your health

If you want to quit smoking, eat more healthily, lose weight, move more or take care of your mind, try our digital health coach to help improve your life. You’ll be asked where you want to make changes to improve your health and will be directed to local support to help you achieve your goals.

School admissions consultation 2023/24

We are currently consulting on the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools and the co-ordinated admission schemes for the academic year 2023/24. Please submit your comments and views before the consultation closes at 12pm on 14 January 2022.

Help for your money worries

Have you got money-related worries like losing a job, working less hours, overdue bills, increasing debt or awaiting for a benefit decision? Get straightforward, practical advice about where you can go for support with this new app.

Mayor of London visits new council houses in Bermondsey

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited our new council houses in Welsford Street, South Bermondsey, to celebrate the latest figures on council house building in London.

Children in care need foster carers

We are looking for foster carers to make a difference to the lives of Southwark children in care. Get in touch to arrange an appointment to find out more.


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URGENT update on Covid-19

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Dear TRA Chairs, VCS partners and Community Ambassadors,

I wish that our only focus was on spreading festive cheer in our communities at this time, but unfortunately we remain very much in the grip of a dangerous pandemic. You will have seen that cases are rising incredibly fast in London, and this week in Southwark our rates have risen alarmingly to 1,494 per 100,000 – the third highest rate in the country. This is a really worrying number, and is a much higher rate when we went into Tier 4 restrictions this time last year.

As we await a potential update from the Government on further restrictions, I do need to appeal to all our communities to avoid meeting in groups face to face wherever possible. I believe it’s the only way we are going to slow the speed of the virus spreading, and therefore protect local people and the NHS.

The vaccine does provide protection, and it’s important that residents continue to come forward for their 1^st, 2^nd or booster dose, but we know that in some parts of the borough, 40% of residents have not had a single vaccine.

I am asking for your help, therefore, in helping get the word out to residents that they should come forward for whichever vaccine they are eligible for now, to help protect them and their families. You can do this by:

Sharing the attached 1,2,3 campaign on social media and your local Whatsapp groups
Promote local enhanced provision in or close to your wards . These include extended opening hours at Tessa Jowell, the Artesian, and at various approved pharmacies across the borough – you can find the up to date details here
Helping to publicise the extended offer in Peckham next week. The attached leaflet gives details of a walk in at the Lister Centre on Monday/Tuesday but we are hopeful that this will extend into Wednesday/Thursday. Please share the attached graphic and this web link which will be updated if the offer is extended: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2021/dec/extra-vaccine-clinics-in-peckham-20-to-24-december

In addition to the vaccine we are promoting cautious behaviours to help reduce the rise in Covid-19 rates locally. We are asking all our community leaders to avoid face to face meetings or gatherings with groups of residents, move events online wherever possible, and to follow the following advice:

Take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting with family and friends or going to busy public places
Wash hands regularly and wear face coverings in public places including community centres and faith premises
Self-isolate if positive. There is financial support available for this.
Stay at home if unwell, to reduce the risk of passing on other illnesses onto friends, family, colleagues, and others in your community
Meet family and friends in well-ventilated areas where possible, such as outdoors or indoors with windows open. You are at a higher risk if you are in an enclosed or crowded space, or there is limited fresh air.
Download the NHS COVID-19 app. Keep your Bluetooth and contact tracing on to stay informed in case you come into contact with a positive case.

The current rates and restrictions will alarm and concern some our residents, especially those who are more vulnerable and those who were previously shielding. Please do remind them of the support on offer to them, as we all help our residents through another difficult period.

Officers across the council, alongside our NHS colleagues, are working extremely hard to try to keep residents safe and I know you will be too. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Best wishes,

Cllr Evelyn Akoto

Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

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Get your booster, first or second vaccine dose

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COVID-19 numbers are rising very quickly in Southwark. Get your first, second or booster jab to give you protection against COVID-19.

Get your booster jab

If you’re aged 18+ and it’s three months since your second COVID-19 vaccine dose you can get your booster jab. We are working hard with colleagues in the NHS to make it easier to get your booster vaccine.

>> Book your booster vaccine online

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your booster jab (local NHS site)

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your booster jab (national NHS site)

Get your first or second vaccine dose

It is one year since the first people got their vaccine. In the UK over 51 million people have had their first dose and over 46 million have had two doses. The vaccines have been proven to be safe and the best defence against COVID-19.

>> Book your first or second vaccine dose now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first or second dose

Get lateral flow tests

There are lots of ways to get a lateral flow test in Southwark (if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms), including:

>> Take a lateral flow test at community testing site

>> Pick up lateral flow tests from a library or pharmacy

>> Take a lateral flow test at a local pharmacy

If available, you can also order tests to be delivered to your home.

Get a PCR test and isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, a new cough or a change to sense of taste or smell) you should self-isolate and book a PCR COVID-19 test.

You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Changes to self-isolation rules

If you’re double vaccinated and you’ve come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 the rules have changed. You can now take daily lateral flow tests (see above) for seven days, instead of self-isolating. If you’re not double vaccinated you will need to self isolate.

>> Check the current rules on self-isolation

Walk-in jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

All children aged between 12 and 17 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Most children aged 12 to 15 will we be offered one in school, but if you have missed that opportunity you can go to a walk-in clinic or book online.

>> Find a vaccine walk-in clinic for 12–15-year-olds

>> Book a first dose for a 12 to 15-year-old

12 to 15-year-olds will be able to book a second jab from 20 December.

Second dose COVID-19 vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

If you’re 16 or 17-years-old you can book a second dose, for 12 weeks after your 1st dose. If you’re at higher risk from COVID-19, you can get a 2nd dose at a walk-in vaccination site from eight weeks after your 1st dose.

>> Book a second dose if you’re aged 16 or 17

Remember to complete your test and trace information

Volunteer to help the vaccination programme

Over 2,000 steward volunteers are needed every day to help others.

>> Volunteer now to help the vaccination programme


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What Plan B means for you, and how to stay safe as Covid rates rise

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COVID-19 numbers are rising in Southwark and across the country, and rates have increased by 45% in Southwark in the last week. There are also cases of the Omicron variant in Southwark.

To limit the spread of COVID-19, the government has moved to ‘Plan B’ arrangements (details below). These make it a legal requirement to wear face coverings in most places where you mix with other people. They also ask people to work from home if you can.

It’s important we all get vaccinated and get a booster jab when we’re eligible. It’s also important to keep getting tested regularly and to follow current guidance.

Aged 40+? Get your booster vaccine now

If you’re aged 40+ you can now get your booster vaccine if it’s three months since your second dose.

You can pre-book your booster if it’s two months since your second dose (you will be offered an appointment three months after the second dose).

>> Book your booster jab now on the national booking system

Vaccines are the best defence against COVID-19. Over 20 million people have had their booster jab.

If it’s already three months since your second dose you can go to a walk-in clinic for your booster.

>> Go to a local walk-in clinic (if it’s 3 months since your second dose)

Frontline health and social care workers and people aged 16+ with certain health conditions can also get a booster vaccine.

Get your first or second vaccine dose

>> Book your first or second vaccine dose now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first or second dose

Second dose COVID-19 vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

If you’re 16 or 17-years-old you can book a second dose, for 12 weeks after your 1st dose. If you’re at higher risk from COVID-19, you can get a 2nd dose at a walk-in vaccination site from eight weeks after your 1st dose.

Walk-in vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds

All children aged between 12 and 17 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Most children aged 12 to 15 will we be offered one in school, but if you have missed that opportunity you can go to a local walk-in clinic for your vaccine.

Plan B: a summary of the changes

From Friday 10 December, face coverings will be required in more public settings, including theatres and cinemas, unless you are exempt. Face coverings are already required in indoor places such as shops and on public transport.
From Monday 13 December, you should work from home where possible.
From Wednesday 15 December, the NHS Covid Pass will be needed in some venues, including nightclubs. People will be able to demonstrate proof of two vaccine doses via the app. Proof of a negative lateral flow test will also be accepted.
The government will also introduce daily contact tests for contacts of confirmed positive cases instead of the ten-day self-isolation period. However, please check the current self-isolation rules.

Get a PCR test and isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, a new cough or a change to sense of taste or smell) you should self-isolate and book a PCR COVID-19 test.

You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Keep rooms ventilated

COVID-19 gathers like smoke. If possible, open windows at home and other places to allow fresh air in.

Remember hands, face and space

To help limit the spread for COVID-19 please

wash your hands regularly
use a face covering when social distancing is not possible
try to keep your distance from those not in your household.

Help for vulnerable people

If you are worried about leaving the house, or you can’t, because of COVID-19, and you need help, there is help available. The Southwark Community Support Alliance helps people get essential supplies, supports people with physical and mental wellbeing, and more. If you’re worried about a friend or neighbour can also refer them now.

Get tested if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms

You should take a lateral flow test before seeing friends and family and before going to restaurants, bars and other indoor venues. It’s important we protect each other and particularly those who might get seriously ill if they caught COVID-19. There are different ways to get lateral flow test in Southwark.