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  2. How your local NHS Trust is involving patients in decision making

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    Hear from Anna Costi, Patient Safety Partner at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust.

  3. Susan's experience: Improving access to mental health care

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    Susan felt like she wasn't being listened to, until she spoke with Healthwatch Greenwich.

  4. Hello from Kiki – Healthwatch Greenwich Engagement Manager

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    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.

  5. Uncovering the Inequities: The Harsh Reality of Maternal Deaths in the UK

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    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.

  6. Healthwatch Greenwich - Unlocking the Power of User Testing for Oxleas Children's Integrated Therapies Website

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    Every parent wants the best for their child, especially when it comes to their health and well-being. However, the journey to find the right resources and support can be a challenging one.

  7. Reflecting on our co-produced work with young people

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    Beginning in the summer of 2022, Healthwatch Greenwich ran a co-produced piece of work on young people’s contraceptive use and what they know, don’t know and aren’t sure about when it comes to LARC methods .

  8. What have we been up to in May? An update on our outreach and engagement work

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    April brought a wave of fresh talent and skills to Healthwatch Greenwich's team.

  9. Teen co-researchers tackle youth contraceptive knowledge gap

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    Oluwatoyosi Disu, a 17-year-old co-researcher, shares her experience of being part of the project, interviewing friends and peers on their contraceptive knowledge.

  10. The Power of Co-Production

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    In this blog post, Jahan Foster, Social Care Researcher at Healthwatch Greenwich, reflects on the successful co-production project completed with young people, which explored their contraceptive knowledge and awareness.

  11. 'I became acutely aware of the challenges faced by underrepresented communities': Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Dylan

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    Our volunteer, Dylan Heller, describes her time volunteering with HWG as an 'immensely transformative experience,' which supported her personal growth and development while also teaching her the importance of empathy and active listening.

  12. When patient voices go unheard

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    The key to addressing this challenge lies in recognising the importance of patient and family voices and actively incorporating them into the fabric of health and care decision-making, writes Healthwatch Greenwich CEO Joy Beishon.

  13. Empowering Nepali elderly women: A vibrant community group bridges gaps in healthcare access and communication

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    This South Asian Heritage Month, Healthwatch Greenwich celebrates an inspirational story of a small Nepalese community group that teaches, trains, and empowers Nepali elderly women. Our Communication Officer, Chandan visits ‘Feel Better’ event.

  14. "Healthwatch Greenwich has taught me about the importance of giving people a voice": Volunteer Jocelyn

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    Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Jocelyn Foxworth reflects on a transformative summer of volunteering.

  15. How Healthwatch helps the NHS engage with communities

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    As 2024 begins, Louise Ansari, CEO at Healthwatch England, highlights some of the projects that made a difference for patients last year while showing the vital role of local action. We need to hear more of such examples in the new year.

  16. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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    This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those.

  17. Cervical Screening Among Black and Ethnic Minority Women: The Silent Crisis

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    As the UK marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Healthwatch Greenwich chief executive Joy Beishon highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and accessibility to cervical screening, particularly among Black and ethnic minority women in the UK.

  18. Let’s be honest and address patient experience of A&E

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    With a record number of patients stuck in A&E, Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari wants to see a longer-term plan to improve conditions in which people wait for life-saving care. This should include real-time monitoring and reporting on patient experience.

  19. "Volunteering at Healthwatch Greenwich is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our community while learning about public health": Volunteer Lauren

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    Lauren Lencovich, a communications volunteer at Healthwatch Greenwich, shares her journey and aspiration to delve into the impact of social media on shaping health behaviours within our community.

  20. A journey of making a positive impact on lives: Volunteering with Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Sadeko Samson shares his journey of discovering passion and making a difference through volunteering.