News and reports

We are pleased to announce our colleague Folake Segun’s new start as South East London Healthwatch Director.

An important update regarding the services available at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust during lockdown.

In the light of the current national emergency we are changing how we work, and what we do.

Please see the following information from Circle MSK:

Briset Corner Surgery, 591 Westhorne Avenue, SE9 6JX will be closing on the 31st March 2020. Patients will no longer be able to access primary care medical services from the practice after this date.

We investigated the breadth and level of information available to patients on GP websites and how easy it is to navigate websites to find information.

On Young Carer’s Awareness day, we visited a secondary school in Greenwich to speak to pupils who are also carers. We discussed their health concerns and how young
people can influence the design and delivery of services that affect them.

In February 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at The Oaks Care Home. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home.

In November 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Charlton Park care home. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home.

This escalation report is regarding the security issues experienced at Charlon Park Care home by members of Healthwatch Greenwich Enter & View representatives.

In May 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Westcombe Park nursing home. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home.

In May 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Time Court Residential + nursing home. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home.