News and reports

On Tuesday, 13 August, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published the first national guidance on diagnosing and monitoring diabetic retinopathy in people under the care of hospital eye services.

Find out what we have been hearing about health and care services in Greenwich and what action service providers have taken as a result of your feedback.

On Thursday, 8 August, the NHS announced the release of a "life-changing" gene-editing therapy treatment for patients living with a genetic blood disorder.

Patients in England with a form of blood cancer known as marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) can now benefit from a take-at-home tablet available on the NHS. The game changing treatment could halt the progression of their cancer and provide an alternative to rounds of chemotherapy.

On Thursday, 1 August, the British Medical Association announced that GPs in England have voted in favour of collective action in protest of limited funding increases. Read Healthwatch England's response.

On Thursday, 1 August, the British Medical Association announced that GP's in England have voted in favour of taking part in collective action in protest of limited funding increases for the 2024/5 GP services contract. Find out more about accessing GP services during the collective action.

With the NHS planning to employ more physician associates, find out what care they can offer you and how their role differs from that of doctors.

The latest poll commissioned by Healthwatch England explores patients experiences of Physician Associates. This research comes at an important time when the NHS plans to triple the number of Physician Associates it employs.

A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme will start on Sunday, 1 September 2024, protecting newborns and older adults. Find out about RSV, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of patients, their
families, and stakeholders to understand the reasons behind potentially preventable hospital admissions and delayed discharges.

A record number of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Find out how you can get checked for dementia and what to expect if you get a diagnosis.

Read and download the full report at the end of this page.