News and reports

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries gave patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

Athena, a single mom with a special needs son, felt abandoned by healthcare and social services during a difficult time.

Responding to the news that Government has reached an agreement with medical unions in England, which if accepted, could end consultant strikes, Joy Beishon, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Greenwich said:

Healthwatch England new research reveals worrying problems with hospital discharge arrangements. Many people told us they are not given the right support or information when being discharged from hospital. Read their experiences and our calls to action.

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.

This guide will help you decide how and when to treat your child at home and when you need to get medical advice

Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes.

A range of healthcare professionals work at your practice and in the wider community to help you get the right care when you need it.

Anna's battle with a musculoskeletal condition is worsened by missed appointments, delays, and a lack of support, leaving her in pain and feeling neglected.

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.

Yasmin, a patient at the Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opens up about her unpleasant experience at the hospital.

Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Jocelyn Foxworth reflects on a transformative summer of volunteering.