News and reports

Lana, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares her experiences providing befriending support to her 83-year-old client, Emma.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Emma spent her life in Greenwich building a successful career as a seamstress and enjoying a wonderful family life with her husband, Thomas, and their daughter, Elaine. But when Thomas passed away and with Elaine living far away, loneliness quickly became Emma's constant companion. Discovering Healthwatch Greenwich's Befriending support, while not solving all her challenges, was a way for Emma to find much-needed connection.

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.

On Tuesday, 12 November, NHS England announced the rollout of a new booking and reminder service for breast and cervical screening. Starting next month, women will receive invitations for breast and cervical screening through the NHS App.

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. Find out what local support is available to people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Abby Thomas, a Healthwatch Greenwich intern, shares her journey contributing to the work at Healthwatch Greenwich and helping to strengthen local health and care services.

Find reports and research studies from South East London Healthwatch.

Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

To shape the 10-Year Health Plan for England, the government have developed the Change NHS website, where you can submit feedback on your experiences and ideas for change. Read more below on how you can get involved.

As we uncover the story of sickle cell this Black History Month, we draw attention to the very real, lived experiences of those living with sickle cell and their fight for care. By sharing the story of Effia, a Greenwich resident of Ghanian heritage living with sickle cell, we confront the uncomfortable truths of the sickle cell narrative.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, and may have trouble concentrating. Find out more about ADHD, ways to cope with ADHD and information on local support services.