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The UK Government will send a test Emergency Alert to mobile phones across the UK at 3:00 PM on Sunday, 7 September 2025. This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts system.

What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why is it important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

From January 2026, children across the UK will be able to get a new free vaccine during their usual GP appointments. The vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox and will be added to the regular NHS vaccination schedule for young children.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 17 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 19 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

NRS, a health and social care equipment provider in South East London, is currently winding down its operations. As a result, local authorities throughout South East London are transitioning to new suppliers, which is causing some service disruptions.

Over the past few months, we've been gathering insights on young people's views of HPV and the HPV vaccine, now we're sharing those insights with stakeholders across our local health and care system to drive change.

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Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 16 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Find out about RSV, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

Doctors will be on a five-day strike from Friday, 25 July. This is likely to increase pressure on hospitals across south east London.

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people admitted to Ward 20 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.