News and reports

New findings from Carers UK and University of Sheffield's Centre for Care look at how much the contributions of unpaid carers would cost the social care system, if the hours were provided by paid care workers.

We worked with Oxleas NHS Trust to conduct usability testing on its website, ‘Children’s Integrated Therapies’, to better support parents and carers of children who use Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists.

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.

We will soon be starting a new project on the experiences of accessing services, information and support for carers from an ethnic minority background and we need your help!

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.