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Each November, Safeguarding Adults Week invites organisations across the country to reflect on what we can do to keep people safe from harm. This year’s theme is “Prevention: Act Before Abuse”. It’s a call to shift the safeguarding conversation from reaction to prevention, encouraging people to act earlier, listen sooner, and strengthen communities, so people feel confident seeking help. 

Schools are one of the key spaces where young people learn about health, from vaccination teams and school nurses to PSHE lessons and assemblies. For many, this is where early conversations about wellbeing and practical access to support begin. But for those educated outside of schools, these touchpoints can look very different.

Doctors will be on a five-day strike from Friday, 14 November. This is likely to increase pressure on hospitals across south east London.

In Greenwich, there are local services, groups and activities to support your mental wellbeing. Read about what's available and how to access support.

Women and people who can get pregnant can now access the morning-after pill free of charge from thousands of high-street pharmacies across England.

This Trustee Week, we’re celebrating the commitment of our trustees, local people who use their skills, lived experience, and insight to challenge inequality and drive fairer outcomes for Greenwich residents.

This quarter, we heard from 560 Greenwich residents about their experience of health and care services in Greenwich.

A report from the Royal Society for Public Health warns that too many people’s health gets worse, not better, once they start receiving social care.

Every October, Black History Month invites us to remember not only the struggles and achievements of the past, but the ongoing legacy of resilience and leadership that continues to shape our communities today. It is a time to reflect, to celebrate, and to renew our commitment to equity and justice.

Patients across England will now benefit from a new NHS safety rule designed to catch serious illnesses earlier. Known as Jess’s Rule, the rule aims to speed up diagnoses and prevent avoidable deaths.

This Patient Safety Day, we’re launching the next stage of our work to help people recognise abuse and know where to turn for support. Commissioned by the Greenwich Safeguarding Adults Board, the project builds on a successful pilot and will now reach more communities across Greenwich.

Recent feedback from patients and national survey findings show there are areas for improvement in care at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, echoing what Healthwatch Greenwich has heard during visits to Queen Elizabeth Hospital wards.