In 2024, Healthwatch Greenwich published a report exploring the experiences of Black and ethnic minority carers in Greenwich. Today, we are pleased to see the Royal Borough of Greenwich take a positive and proactive approach in responding to the report's findings and recommendations.

Hot weather can quickly affect health, particularly for older adults, young children and people with existing health conditions.

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with non-melanoma cases exceeding 150,000 annually and melanoma cases rising. 

1 in 36 men and 1 in 47 women will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime

A new NHS treatment, semaglutide (Wegovy), will be available this summer for people in Greenwich with cardiovascular disease who are overweight (BMI 27+) and have had a heart attack, stroke, or serious circulation problems, offering a proven 20% reduction in risk of future heart attacks and strokes when combined with lifestyle changes and existing medications. 

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