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On Hold- GP Telephone Waiting Times in Greenwich

In 2021, we conducted a mystery shopping exercise to measure telephone waiting times in GP surgeries in Greenwich. Given that long waits on phone lines continue to be a regular source of frustration for residents, we repeated this exercise at the end of 2024.
24 January 2025
Report
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What did we hear in January 2025? What action has been taken?

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.
15 January 2025
Report
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Co-Production Checklist

Download and read the full report at the end of the page.
15 January 2025
Report
Age Without Limits

Creating Connections Evaluating Healthwatch Greenwich Befriending Service

Read and download the full report at the end of this page.
14 January 2025
Report

What is Martha's Rule and how do I use it?

Martha’s Rule is a major patient safety initiative providing patients and families with a way to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one’s condition deteriorates and they are concerned this is not being responded to.
18 December 2024
Advice and Information
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Winter vaccinations and winter health: what can I do to keep safe this winter?

From 20 December, you will no longer be able to book winter vaccinations online or via NHS 119, however, you can still visit a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site or find a pharmacy offering the flu vaccine, but you may have further to travel further.
17 December 2024
Advice and Information
Healthwatch Greenwich team

Hui's story: "Working with Healthwatch Greenwich has strengthened my commitment to uplifting and empowering people's experiences and voices"

Hui Hai, a Healthwatch Greenwich intern, shares her journey contributing to the work at Healthwatch Greenwich and strengthening mental health support for residents.
17 December 2024
Blog
Willow Dene School

What did we hear in December 2024? What action has been taken?

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.
17 December 2024
Report

Enter and View Report: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre

Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insight into the experiences and perspectives of people visiting the Urgent Treatment Centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
16 December 2024
Report
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Adebayo’s story: “Befriending is not just about fighting loneliness – it’s about feeling connected, remembered, and respected.”

Adebayo, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares his experiences providing befriending support to his 85-year-old client, Victor.
16 December 2024
Blog
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Improving Mental Wellbeing in Priority Communities: 'Be Well Support'

In collaboration with Be Well (South London Listens) and Greenwich Public Health, Healthwatch Greenwich is leading ‘Be Well Support’.
11 December 2024
News
Age Without Limits

Lana's story: “Knowing I could make even a small impact, just by listening and being there for her, feels incredibly rewarding”

Lana, a Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer, shares her experiences providing befriending support to her 83-year-old client, Emma.
9 December 2024
Blog

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