1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. How to get an NHS dentist appointment in Royal Greenwich

    Advice and Information -

    Find more information about how to find a dentist near you.

  3. Registering with a GP if you are experiencing homelessness

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    Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and GP registration for people experiencing homelessness

  4. Do you need an NHS COVID Pass in England?

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    An NHS COVID Pass shows your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination details or test results. This is your COVID-19 status.

  5. Queen Elizabeth A&E is extremely busy

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    Patients may experience a longer wait than usual for the Emergency Departments (A&Es) at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University Hospital Lewisham.

  6. Support to help you quit smoking in Greenwich

    Advice and Information -

    Research shows you are 3 times more likely to quit and stay quit with support. Quit your way today.

  7. How to contact 999 in BSL

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about support, advice and information for the deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing community

  8. COVID-19: Updated guidance on visiting a care home

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    Find out what you need to know about visiting a care home.

  9. What is domestic abuse and how to get support in Greenwich

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    Find out where you can go for advice and help if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse in Greenwich.

  10. What is the sunflower lanyard?

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    The sunflower lanyard is a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities, also known as hidden disabilities or invisible disabilities.

  11. How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?

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    New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of giving feedback to help improve care.

  12. Accessible communication - what you can expect from services

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    Healthwatch across the country are launching a campaign to make sure you always get your care, your way. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services:

  13. Do you still have to wear a face mask? What are the new COVID-19 rules?

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    The UK Government has announced new updates to COVID restrictions. Find out more about what these restrictions are across the UK and how they are different in London.

  14. Colonoscopy confidence - your common sense bowel check

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    Find out more about what a colonoscopy is and what the simple check involves.

  15. February is LGBTQ+ History Month

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    Find out more about LGBTQ+ History Month including a timeline in changes of legislation and which services are available in Greenwich for the LGBTQ+ community

  16. £7.8 million injection to NHS dentistry in London announced

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    A new injection of funding from NHS England aims to increase the number of dentist appointments.

  17. How your voice is making a difference across the country

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    Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped to improve NHS and social care services.

  18. "Cervical screening saves lives" says campaign

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    Learn more about the Help Us Help You campaign.

  19. My experience as a Digital Communications volunteer at Healthwatch Greenwich

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    Find out more about our Digital Communications volunteer.

  20. January 2022 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during January 2022.

  21. How to get free childrens' meals during school holidays

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    The local council are offering free school meals to school children during school breaks.

  22. Come and speak with us in Greenwich libaries

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    Find out where and when we will be in Greenwich so that you can share your experience with health and care services.

  23. NHS easy read newsletter - Issue 14

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    We are pleased to share an easy read newsletter from the NHS.

  24. Check out the new one-stop-shop for vaccination information in South East London

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    Find your nearest walk in, book an appointment and find information you can trust - all in one place.

  25. Where to go for Autism support in Greenwich

    Advice and Information -

    Find out which Royal Greenwich organisations provide advice, information and support to anyone caring for or living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

  26. Your Care, Your Way - Campaign information in alternative formats

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    Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.

  27. Would you like to shape patient experience in Greenwich?

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    Find out more about an opportunity to shape patient experience strategy at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

  28. February 2022 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during February 2022.

  29. How accessible is health information in England?

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    Between September and November 2021, Healthwatch England submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to over 200 National Health Service (NHS) provider trusts to gather details on compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.

  30. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  31. Ramadan and Diabetes: Information and advice

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    Watch a webinar from Diabetes UK which includes a spiritual perspective, advice from a healthcare professional and the lived experience of two people, one of who fasts and one who doesn’t fast.

  32. Accessible Information: Healthwatch England's recommendations

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    Healthwatch England have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  33. NHS England - Easy Read Newsletter - Issue 15

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    This issue is about encouraging you to use primary care services and not being scared because of coronavirus.

  34. Why we are supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Find out why we are supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

  35. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  36. Record NHS waiting times - behind every number is someone's story

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    The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care, although the number of people waiting a year or more has fallen slightly. Read the Healthwatch England response.

  37. What we have been hearing from 2021-22

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    Find out what we have been hearing from 2021-2022 in this feedback report summary.

  38. Are you waiting for hospital treatment, consultation or surgery?

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    A new NHS tool has been created to find out the average waiting time for your upcoming treatment, consultation or surgery.

  39. Help to improve LGBTI+ experiences in healthcare

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    Learn more about how you can get involved.

  40. Let's talk health and care in South east London

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    Get involved and participate in conversations about health in South east London.

  41. GP Mystery Shopping report: recorded messages

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    Service users often depend on contacting GP practices by telephone. The quality of a practice’s telephone system will impact overall patient experience and how they feel about the quality and access to care offered.

  42. Steps that can help people waiting for NHS treatment

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    The latest figures from the NHS show that the number of people waiting for NHS treatment has increased by 180,000. Read our response.

  43. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  44. How to order a repeat prescription

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    Find out how to order repeat prescriptions.

  45. What is Monkeypox? What are the symptoms?

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    Find out more about Monkeypox.

  46. What is the London Care Record and how does it benefit you?

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    Read more about the London Care Record.

  47. I've made a complaint, what happens next?

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    Find out what happens after you've made a complaint.

  48. Healthwatch England's response to Messenger review of NHS leadership

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    Our national director Louise Ansari responds to General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard’s review of health and care leadership.

  49. Download an easy read guide about Asthma

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    Download the easy read Asthma guide from Asthma UK.

  50. South East London CCG moves to ICS on 1st July

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    Find out more about the introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs).