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Celebrated globally every year on 20 March and organised by the FDI World Dental Federation, this day unites communities around the world to promote better oral health and raise awareness of the impact a healthy mouth has on overall wellbeing.

Every March, organisations around the world come together to recognise Nutrition & Hydration Week, an annual campaign designed to highlight and celebrate the importance of food and fluids in maintaining health and wellbeing. This year, from 16 to 22 March 2026, Healthwatch Greenwich is proud to support the week and raise awareness within our community.

Today, Healthwatch Greenwich is proud to recognise World Sleep Day 2026, an annual global event dedicated to celebrating sleep and raising awareness of the important issues connected to it — from sleep medicine and education to social wellbeing and road safety.

Today, 12 March 2026, marks World Kidney Day, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role our kidneys play — and the real impact when they don’t work properly. More than 7 million people in the UK are living with kidney disease, many without realising it. Kidney disease often develops silently, with early stages showing few or no symptoms.

If you're worried about the care or safety of someone in a Greenwich care home, you don’t have to handle it alone. Whether something feels wrong or you're concerned about poor treatment, there are clear steps you can take to raise concerns and protect your loved one. This guide explains who to contact and how Healthwatch Greenwich can support you to make sure every resident receives safe, dignified care.

Community Health Engagement: Alcohol Awareness and Smoking Session with the Association of Chinese Women

Every March, organisations across the UK unite for Brain Tumour Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, improving understanding and supporting vital research into brain tumours. This year, Healthwatch Greenwich is joining these efforts to help highlight the realities of brain tumours and the importance of improving outcomes for everyone affected.

Each March, organisations across the UK come together for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a vital campaign dedicated to raising awareness of one of the most challenging and often misunderstood cancers affecting people with ovaries. This year, Healthwatch Greenwich is helping shine a spotlight on the importance of early recognition, understanding symptoms, and improving outcomes for those affected.

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration held every year on 8 March to recognise the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing work needed to achieve true gender equality.
For Healthwatch Greenwich, this day is an opportunity to champion women’s voices in health and social care and highlight the importance of equitable access to services for women and girls across our borough.

Healthwatch Greenwich is supporting a new NHS initiative designed to help people across London reduce medicine waste, use medications safely, and ensure that NHS resources are used in the best possible way. NHS organisations across the capital, including South East London, have joined forces to raise awareness about the impact of ordering medicines that are not needed—and how small changes in our habits can make a big difference.

Parents in Greenwich urged to check children’s vaccinations as measles cases rise in London and elsewhere in the UK

The Tet Lunar New Year celebration at Woolwich Community Centre offered a vibrant snapshot of culture, community and connection, as Greenwich Vietnamese Women’s Group welcomed Healthwatch Greenwich to join an afternoon filled with tradition, shared heritage and multigenerational joy.