1. Where to find mental health support in Greenwich

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    Find out what mental health support services there are in Greenwich.

  2. 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.

  3. Cost of Living Crisis in Greenwich

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    We surveyed Greenwich residents during December 2022 to understand the effect of the rise in cost of living on people’s health and wellbeing. Find out more and download the full report at the end of this article.

  4. Mental health advice for young Muslims

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    Leading mental health charity YoungMinds is offering faith-friendly information and advice, shaped by the voices of young Muslims and created in partnership with Muslim Youth Helpline.

  5. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Healthwatch England warns that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are
    failing many new mothers

  6. Junior Doctor Strike action: 11-15 April 2023

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    This week (10-15th April) will see strike action by junior doctors over several days from 11th-15th. Find out how this may affect services in Greenwich.

  7. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Healthwatch Greenwich Collaborate to Improve Children’s Integrated Therapies Website

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    We worked with Oxleas NHS Trust to conduct usability testing on its website, ‘Children’s Integrated Therapies’, to better support parents and carers of children who use Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech and Language Therapists.

  8. Shining a Spotlight on Care Homes: Healthwatch Greenwich's Reflective Review.

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    After completing our current round of Enter and View visits, we took a moment to reflect and review some of the insights and themes to come from them.

  9. Time Court Residential and Nursing Home Follow-up Report

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    In August 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Brook House Residential and Nursing Home. Our authorised representative conducted an announced visit in February 2023 to follow up on the recommendation of the report.

  10. Riverlee Residential and Nursing home follow-up report

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    In April 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home. Our authorised representative conducted an announced visit in February 2023 to follow up on the recommendation of the report.

  11. Cullum Welch Court Care Home Follow-up Report

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    In April 2022 Healthwatch Greenwich visited Cullum Welch Court Care Home. Our authorised representative conducted an announced visit in February 2023 to follow up on the recommendation of the report.

  12. New funding available to help improve local children and young people's health

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    Are you a charity, community group or not-for-profit local organisation in Greenwich? The Southeast London ICB is offering grants of up to £2,000 to help improve local children and young people’s health.

  13. 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.

  14. CQC publishes reports on Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust’s acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units

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    CQC publishes reports on Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust’s acute wards and psychiatric intensive care units

  15. 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.

  16. Co-produced LARC study sheds light on young people's knowledge and attitudes in Greenwich Borough, praises stakeholder

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    Sarah Crossman, Live Well Programme Lead at Greenwich Health, said co-produced LARC research gave both expected and new perspectives on young people’s attitudes towards contraception.

  17. 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.

  18. What did we hear in June 2023? What action has been taken?

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    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.

  19. Cancellations of NHS care are having serious impacts on two-thirds of patients

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    Healthwatch England's new research highlights that pressures in the NHS have serious consequences on people's lives and widen health inequalities.

  20. Paul’s experience: “I just feel lost in the system.”

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    Paul visited his GP and was referred to Circle MSK for evaluation of his foot condition, but his treatment was delayed and complicated due to missing X-ray results and uncooperative staff, leaving him feeling lost and frustrated in the system.

  21. Junior Doctors’ strike, 11 – 15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24 – 25 August

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    Five-day strikes by junior doctors, followed by two-day strikes by consultants, are likely to increase pressure on hospitals across South East London Here's how to get the help you need!

  22. What did we hear in July 2023? What action has been taken?

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    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.

  23. Ava’s experience: “She needs help to walk down the road, how can that be too much to ask…”

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    An elderly woman, Ava, once active and independent, now finds herself lonely and neglected due to a lack of proper mobility assistance and care, with her son's concerns being ignored. Read with providers' response.

  24. Care Quality Commission (CQC) 2022 adult inpatient survey at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Find out how Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust performed in the latest Adult Inpatient Survey of 2022.

  25. "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.

  26. Yasmin’ Experience: “I felt desperate, I got out of bed, walked out of the ward, and left the hospital in my pyjamas."

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    Yasmin, a patient at the Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opens up about her unpleasant experience at the hospital.

  27. Anna’s Experience: "You’ll have to start the referral process all over again.”

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    Anna's battle with a musculoskeletal condition is worsened by missed appointments, delays, and a lack of support, leaving her in pain and feeling neglected.

  28. What did we hear in October 2023? What action has been taken?

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    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.

  29. Athena’s Experience: “I felt abandoned.”

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    Athena, a single mom with a special needs son, felt abandoned by healthcare and social services during a difficult time.

  30. What did we hear in November 2023? What action has been taken?

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    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.