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.
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.
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.
New data published by Place2Be to launch Children's Mental Health Week 2024 has revealed that schoolwork and exams is the top worry for children and young people. We’ve shared some tips on how to support children and young people with worries around schoolwork and exams.
Healthwatch Greenwich, a health and social care champion, was assessed against six quality areas and proved to excel in all aspects of working with its volunteers.