News and reports

We worked with young people (16-18) in Greenwich to understand their views and experience of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) and find out why uptake continues to remain low among this age group.

In June 2022, we submitted evidence to the London Assembly Health Committee as part of their investigation into Londoners’ experiences of using maternity services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what they said in their new report.

The fight for racial equality is an ongoing battle, and it seems that even organisations dedicated to promoting inclusivity aren't immune to the struggle.

Our CEO reflects on the state of maternity care in the UK, the shocking disparity in the quality of care within our communities, and how listening to people's experiences can help change this.

In August 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Westcombe Park Residential and Nursing Home. Our authorised representative conducted an announced visit in February 2023 to follow up on the recommendation of the report.

In August 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home. Our authorised representative re-visited in February 2023 to follow up on 2022 recommendations.

In February 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Ashgreen House Care Home for an Enter and View. Our authorised representative conducted an announced visit in February 2023 to follow up on the recommendation of the report.

Wow, March was an incredibly busy month for us at Healthwatch Greenwich! Find out how we engaged with communities through a variety of events and activities.

This week (10-15th April) will see strike action by junior doctors over several days from 11th-15th. Find out how this may affect services in Greenwich.

Last year, we spoke to you about your experience of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to understand what is working well, what could be improved, and how LAS could better contribute to life in London.

We are looking for co-researchers to help us find out more about asylum-seeking and migrant women/birthing people’s experience of maternity services.

In a long-awaited move, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that HRT costs will be capped at around £20 a year through a new prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) being launched on 1 April.