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This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve gone beyond raising awareness. We’ve listened to local mental wellbeing leaders, shared their stories, and worked with them to understand what it takes to build resilient, inclusive, and effective mental wellbeing support in our neighbourhoods.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 3 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services:

Are you having trouble finding an NHS-funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 2 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 1 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Find out what we have been hearing about health and care services in Greenwich and what action service providers have taken as a result of your feedback.

Find out what mental health support services there are in Greenwich.

In this article you can see the notes from all Healthwatch Board meetings that took place from March 2021 and January 2025.