News and reports

A senior NHS England leader has seen first-hand how joined‑up neighbourhood care in Greenwich is helping people stay well at home and avoid unnecessary hospital treatment.

A new round of Equality Grants is funding grassroots organisations across Greenwich to address the pressures, barriers and inequalities residents tell Healthwatch Greenwich about every day

Stress Awareness Month 2026 urges each of us to recognise the pressures shaping our daily lives and take meaningful steps — however small — to protect our wellbeing and support those around us.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is investing £389,000 into the Community Hospice to improve facilities, creating a more comfortable and dignified environment for residents receiving end-of-life care.

A new NHS treatment, semaglutide (Wegovy), will be available this summer for people in Greenwich with cardiovascular disease who are overweight (BMI 27+) and have had a heart attack, stroke, or serious circulation problems. It offers a proven 20% reduction in risk of future heart attacks and strokes when combined with lifestyle changes and existing medications.

The opening of a new Transfer of Care Hub at Queen Elizabeth Hospital marks a significant shift in how patients in Greenwich experience the journey from hospital to home.

Hospital services in Greenwich will face disruption from 7–13 April due to resident doctor strikes, with patients advised to check appointments and use the right services for urgent and non-urgent care.

This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.

A recent abuse‑awareness session at Woolwich Glyndon Community Centre brought vital safeguarding information directly to Nepali‑speaking residents, ensuring that language was not a barrier to safety, dignity, or support. Delivered in Nepali, the session created a trusted space for open discussion about a topic often hidden by silence or stigma.

Healthier Together has launched in south east London, offering families clear, trusted NHS‑endorsed guidance on childhood health concerns. The platform brings together clinically reviewed advice, local service information, and practical tools to help parents and carers make confident decisions about when and where to seek care.

The Women’s and Girls’ Health Hub is here to make it easier for women and girls aged 13 and over in Bexley and Greenwich to access the care they need. You can self‑refer, meaning there’s no need to see your GP first — a quicker, simpler way to reach specialist support.

We’re asking the residents of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley to help us help you to stay well. If you or a loved one are feeling unwell, make sure you use the right service – see below for more information.