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Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection and community, but it also brings unique health considerations for those who observe the fast.

Introducing the four dynamic young researchers leading the charge in "Together We Prevent: Youth-Led Participatory Action on HPV," a pioneering initiative that aims to redefine the future of HPV-related cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nimi shares her experience of getting help for her 14-year-old daughter, Blessing, who has been suffering from debilitating headaches.

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.

Anyone who is dissatisfied with any aspect of the service received by Healthwatch Greenwich can make a complaint under Healthwatch Greenwich complaints policy.

Dignity Action Month is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people's rights to dignity. To commemorate this important month, we are sharing what you can expect from services to ensure you're treated with dignity and respect when accessing care.

Working with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, we co-designed solutions to help patients optimise their health before undergoing surgery.

A new genetic test launched by the NHS this week can help lower the risk of kidney disease for potential kidney donors.

As the UK marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we highlight the need for more targeted solutions to increase HPV vaccine uptake among young people, ensuring those who face additional barriers to access can receive this life-saving vaccine.

Find out what to expect at a cervical screening.

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.

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.