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The power of community in action: How we’re strengthening local mental wellbeing networks

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.
16 May 2025
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Healthwatch Greenwich representative engaging with a parent at Plumstead Library

Listening to Women, Changing Care

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.
7 April 2025
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Children from Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage backgrounds are being let down by the safeguarding system

New national report shows that Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage children are not being properly protected from harm.
4 April 2025
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Healthwatch Greenwich representative and Greenwich Health representative at the launch of the Women and Girls Health Hub at Charlton Athletic Football Club

Breaking barriers to women's health in Greenwich: The launch of the Women and Girls' Health Hub

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.
7 March 2025
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Four young person's researchers working in Healthwatch Greenwich office at a table on HPV research.

A bright future in the fight against HPV-related cancers

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.
24 February 2025
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Young woman lying in bed while a paramedic takes her blood pressure.

Nimi and Blessing’s story: “It feels like they’re just passing us around…and we’re stuck in the middle while my daughter suffers”

Nimi shares her experience of getting help for her 14-year-old daughter, Blessing, who has been suffering from debilitating headaches.
21 February 2025
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Cervical Cancer Awareness Week

Young Researchers: Shaping the Fight Against Cervical Cancer

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.
27 January 2025
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Healthwatch Greenwich team

Hui's story: "Working with Healthwatch Greenwich has strengthened my commitment to uplifting and empowering people's experiences and voices"

Hui Hai, a Healthwatch Greenwich intern, shares her journey contributing to the work at Healthwatch Greenwich and strengthening mental health support for residents.
17 December 2024
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Man sitting in armchair in his home.

Adebayo’s story: “Befriending is not just about fighting loneliness – it’s about feeling connected, remembered, and respected.”

Adebayo, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares his experiences providing befriending support to his 85-year-old client, Victor.
16 December 2024
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Age Without Limits

Lana's story: “Knowing I could make even a small impact, just by listening and being there for her, feels incredibly rewarding”

Lana, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares her experiences providing befriending support to her 83-year-old client, Emma.
9 December 2024
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Age Without Limits

Emma's story: "I miss going out, meeting people, and just having someone to talk to”

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.
2 December 2024
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Abby Thomas

"Healthwatch Greenwich introduced me to the idea that health support goes beyond individual medical appointments; it encompasses supporting individuals and their families, health choices, and communities, creating spaces where help is accessible by all"

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.
11 November 2024
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