Celebrating Black History Month 2020
Healthwatch Greenwich is hosting a series of free online events with art, panel discussions, interviews, and crafts, to celebrate Black History Month.
25 September 2020
News
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Supporting Patient Participation Groups
Following our GP website audit in April 2020, we spoke to PPG leads in Greenwich in order to:map the range of ways PPGs operate; understand where they are working well, & why, and describe the challenges faced by PPGs in the wake of the pandemic.
25 September 2020
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South-East London CCG is looking for local residents to join the Engagement Assurance Committee
NHS South East London CCG is looking for local people who are interested in local health services and have links to their local community to join the new Engagement Assurance Committee.
23 September 2020
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People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to COVID-19
People with long-term health conditions urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
18 September 2020
News
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COVID-19: What people are telling us
In our latest briefing, we look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
15 September 2020
News
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
11 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
From 1 August, the Government advice for those shielding in England changed. We look at what these changes mean for you if you have been told to shield.
11 September 2020
Advice and Information
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PHE LAUNCHES NEW MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR PARENTS
Over half of parents say their children's mental wellbeing has been one of their biggest worries during covid.
9 September 2020
News
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Video consulting with your NHS
The NHS have provided a patient guide to using video consultations
4 September 2020
Advice and Information
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What can you expect when you're discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
4 September 2020
Advice and Information
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Greenwich Covid-19 recovery & reset plan summary 2020-2022
Help shape how Greenwich’s health and care services recover in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic
1 September 2020
News
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COVID-19 Recovery. What local residents are telling us
As lockdown has relaxed over the summer, we talked to local voluntary groups to hear how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the way Greenwich residents are accessing and experiencing health and care services.
28 August 2020
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