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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.

Lana, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares her experiences providing befriending support to her 83-year-old client, Emma.

Emma spent her life in Greenwich building a successful career as a seamstress and enjoying a wonderful family life with her husband, Thomas, and their daughter, Elaine. But when Thomas passed away and with Elaine living far away, loneliness quickly became Emma's constant companion. Discovering Healthwatch Greenwich's Befriending support, while not solving all her challenges, was a way for Emma to find much-needed connection.

Abby Thomas, a Healthwatch Greenwich intern, shares her journey contributing to the work at Healthwatch Greenwich and helping to strengthen local health and care services.

As we uncover the story of sickle cell this Black History Month, we draw attention to the very real, lived experiences of those living with sickle cell and their fight for care. By sharing the story of Effia, a Greenwich resident of Ghanian heritage living with sickle cell, we confront the uncomfortable truths of the sickle cell narrative.

Black History Month is an opportunity to not only celebrate the contributions of Black people to British society but also to confront injustices. Telling the story of sickle cell as part of Black History Month reclaims a narrative that has often been ignored or hidden. Sickle cell is not just about illness; it's about survival and resilience.

Over the course of multiple projects conducted between October 2023 and April 2024, we heard from women across Greenwich about their experiences with cervical and breast screening. These conversations suggest a system that too often places the burden of overcoming barriers on individuals, rather than designing services that meet people where they are.