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Silvertown tunnel proposal: The health and wellbeing concerns of Greenwich residents
We wanted to understand how local residents feel about Transport for London (TFL)'s plans for the new Silvertown tunnel on Greenwich Peninsula. Did they have any health concerns, and if so, what were they?
1 October 2019
Report
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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
26 September 2019
Advice and Information
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The NHS Long Term Plan Engagement Programme 2019
As part of the NHS Long Term Plan Healthwatch Greenwich were asked to gather local people's experiences and views on what the NHS can do to help them and their communities stay well and to make the support available better
5 August 2019
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Access to services remains the key health and social care issue for south east London residents
More needs to be done to improve access to NHS services in south east London, according to hundreds of people who took part in the region-wide survey.
5 August 2019
News
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South East London NHS LTP Engagement Report 2019
From April to June 2019, 997 South-East London residents, patients, carers and their families shared their as views as part of the NHS “What Would You Do?” campaign.
1 August 2019
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GMC Patient Feedback Consultation 2019
April saw the launch of the General Medical Council’s public consultation on changes to patient feedback requirements for re-validation. Healthwatch Greenwich were asked to take part.
30 July 2019
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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 2019
Advice and Information
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Greenwich Annual Report 2018-19
Our Annual Report for the year 2018-2019- How your feedback helped us work to improve health and social care services in Greenwich over the past year, and what our key priorities will be for 2020-21.
30 June 2019
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
5 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
Advice and Information