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Paul visited his GP and was referred to Circle MSK for evaluation of his foot condition, but his treatment was delayed and complicated due to missing X-ray results and uncooperative staff, leaving him feeling lost and frustrated in the system.

Healthwatch England's research on GP referrals highlighted the frustration patients experience due to long waits and a lack of support. This latest analysis looks at people’s experience of getting a cancer referral.

Healthwatch England's new research highlights that pressures in the NHS have serious consequences on people's lives and widen health inequalities.

The key to addressing this challenge lies in recognising the importance of patient and family voices and actively incorporating them into the fabric of health and care decision-making, writes Healthwatch Greenwich CEO Joy Beishon.

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.

Our volunteer, Dylan Heller, describes her time volunteering with HWG as an 'immensely transformative experience,' which supported her personal growth and development while also teaching her the importance of empathy and active listening.

The Integrated Care Partnership is a broad alliance of leaders from partner organisations across the South-East London Integrated Care System.

National GP patient survey sees a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments. Read with Healthwatch England response.

Back-to-back strikes by junior doctors and consultants are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London. Here's how to get the help you need!

In this blog post, Jahan Foster, Social Care Researcher at Healthwatch Greenwich, reflects on the successful co-production project completed with young people, which explored their contraceptive knowledge and awareness.

Sarah Crossman, Live Well Programme Lead at Greenwich Health, said co-produced LARC research gave both expected and new perspectives on young people’s attitudes towards contraception.

Oluwatoyosi Disu, a 17-year-old co-researcher, shares her experience of being part of the project, interviewing friends and peers on their contraceptive knowledge.