News and reports

Nearly 3 in 4 (72%) of UK adults said that having more time, energy and feeling fitter would motivate them to be more physically active.
UK adults are more than twice as likely to spend most of their time watching TV (38%) compared to cooking/preparing food (15%).

A father shares how negligence from hospital staff led to a traumatic experience for his daughter Becky and their family

A five-day strike by doctors is likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London Here's how to get the help you need!

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

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.

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

Children, young people, and adults in South London suffering from sickle cell disease will soon benefit from better care closer to where they live, following the announcement of a national £1.5M investment in 25 red blood cell exchange devices.

Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Sadeko Samson shares his journey of discovering passion and making a difference through volunteering.

Lauren Lencovich, a communications volunteer at Healthwatch Greenwich, shares her journey and aspiration to delve into the impact of social media on shaping health behaviours within our community.

With a record number of patients stuck in A&E, Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari wants to see a longer-term plan to improve conditions in which people wait for life-saving care. This should include real-time monitoring and reporting on patient experience.

Under a new plan published on 7th February, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

In south east London, children are usually offered their first MMR vaccine at 1 year old and the second at 18 months which provides lifelong protection.