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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.

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.

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.

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.

Every woman deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard, before, during, and after giving birth. Yet for too many, pregnancy and childbirth remain deeply challenging experiences marked by lack of support and unmet needs. As we mark World Health Day 2025, Healthwatch Greenwich stands with the global campaign “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” calling for urgent action to protect the lives and wellbeing of mothers and babies, and to centre women’s voices in shaping the care they receive.

New national report shows that Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children are not being properly protected from harm.

We explore key insights from the launch of the Women and Girls' Health Hub in Greenwich and reflect on what it will take to deliver truly equitable care.

Introducing the four dynamic young researchers leading the charge in "Together We Prevent: Youth-Led Participatory Action on HPV," a pioneering initiative that aims to redefine the future of HPV-related cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nimi shares her experience of getting help for her 14-year-old daughter, Blessing, who has been suffering from debilitating headaches.

As the UK marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we highlight the need for more targeted solutions to increase HPV vaccine uptake among young people, ensuring those who face additional barriers to access can receive this life-saving vaccine.

Hui Hai, a Healthwatch Greenwich intern, shares her journey contributing to the work at Healthwatch Greenwich and strengthening mental health support for residents.

Adebayo, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares his experiences providing befriending support to his 85-year-old client, Victor.