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Championing equity and local leadership this Trustee Week

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.
3 November 2025
Blog
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What did we hear from August to October 2025? What action has been taken?

This quarter, we heard from 560 Greenwich residents about their experience of health and care services in Greenwich.
30 October 2025
Report
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From crisis to prevention: Rethinking social care

A report from the Royal Society for Public Health warns that too many people’s health gets worse, not better, once they start receiving social care.
16 October 2025
News
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Backing Community Strength: Equity, Belonging and Black History Month

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.
13 October 2025
Blog
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Jess’s Rule: A new NHS safety measure to catch illnesses earlier

Patients across England will now benefit from a new NHS safety rule designed to catch serious illnesses earlier. Known as Jess’s Rule, the rule aims to speed up diagnoses and prevent avoidable deaths.
25 September 2025
Advice and Information
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Raising awareness of abuse: A community-led approach

This Patient Safety Day, we’re launching the next stage of our work to help people recognise abuse and know where to turn for support. Commissioned by the Greenwich Safeguarding Adults Board, the project builds on a successful pilot and will now reach more communities across Greenwich.
17 September 2025
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Patient experience concerns at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust

Recent feedback from patients and national survey findings show there are areas for improvement in care at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, echoing what Healthwatch Greenwich has heard during visits to Queen Elizabeth Hospital wards.
11 September 2025
News
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Enter and View Report Ward 5, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 5 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
9 September 2025
Report

New NHS GP charter: What you need to know about accessing GP services

NHS England has introduced a new patient charter, called “You and Your General Practice”, which sets out your rights and responsibilities when using GP services. From October, every GP practice must show this charter to help patients understand how to get the best care from their surgery.
8 September 2025
Advice and Information

What is Martha's Rule and how do I use it?

Martha’s Rule is a major patient safety initiative providing patients and families with a way to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one’s condition deteriorates and they are concerned this is not being responded to.
5 September 2025
Advice and Information
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UK Government to test emergency alert system on Sunday, 7 September

The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at 3:00 PM on Sunday, 7 September 2025. This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts system.
3 September 2025
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Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A

What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why is it important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.
1 September 2025
Advice and Information

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