1. 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.

  2. “We just want what’s best for our daughter."

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    A family worries about their daughter's care at a supported accommodation because they don't get enough information and feel left out of decisions.

  3. What did we hear in December 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.

  4. Muslim Mental Health Fact Sheet

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    Research suggests that Muslims face some of the greatest mental health inequalities, yet too many encounter significant barriers to support.

  5. Children’s Mental Health week

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    Children’s Mental Health Week is happening from the 5th to 11th February, and this year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’.

  6. 6 ways to support children with worries around schoolwork and exams

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    New data published by Place2Be to launch Children's Mental Health Week 2024 has revealed that schoolwork and exams is the top worry for children and young people. We’ve shared some tips on how to support children and young people with worries around schoolwork and exams.

  7. What did we hear in January/February 2024? 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.

  8. Paul’s Experience: “We’ve lost trust in the hospital, they failed Becky”

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    A father shares how negligence from hospital staff led to a traumatic experience for his daughter Becky and their family

  9. More time, energy, and feeling fitter would motivate people to be more active

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    Nearly 3 in 4 (72%) of UK adults said that having more time, energy and feeling fitter would motivate them to be more physically active.
    UK adults are more than twice as likely to spend most of their time watching TV (38%) compared to cooking/preparing food (15%).

  10. Shweta’s experience: “If only a GP had seen me in person, I would have my degree with no delays.”

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    An international student shared how not receiving timely care delayed her prospects of graduating on time.

  11. What did we hear in March 2024? 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.

  12. Community-driven solutions: a co-production approach to improving mental wellbeing

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    Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report exploring mental wellbeing experiences within local Greenwich communities and strategies to improve access to mental wellbeing support.