1. Annual Report 2019-2020

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2019-2020- How your feedback helped us work to improve health and social care services in Greenwich over the past year, and what our key priorities will be for 2020-21.

  2. Insight on COVID-19: Support for vulnerable children

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    This briefing focuses on the recent experiences of vulnerable children and their families when accessing health and social care services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  3. Healthwatch Greenwich Autistic spectrum condition (ASC) report

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    Following feedback from autistic people and their families/carers, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted a study into autistic spectrum condition (ASC) specialist services for children and young people.

  4. Wellbeing support for parents of children with SEND

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    Greenwich Parent Participation Advisory Group in Partnership with Royal Borough of Greenwich and Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich Mind deliver 15-week wellbeing programme for parents of children and young people with SEND

  5. Learning disability nurses ease the anxiety around hospital visits

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    Being in hospital can be a stressful and anxious time for anyone, especially if you are staying for an operation.

  6. Easy read information about the bowel cancer screening programme

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    These Easy Read guides tell you more about the cancer screening programme and what to do if you think you have any symptoms.

  7. 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.

  8. Where to go for Autism support in Greenwich

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

  9. Experiences of being in hospital for people with a learning disability and autistic people

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    A new CQC report looks what people with a learning disability and autistic people experience when they need physical health care and treatment in hospital.

  10. Children & Young people and Autism: a video series for families

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    A new series of videos to provide information, strategies and support for families with autism is now available on the Greenwich Community Directory website.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. “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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. Fayola’s Experience: “I need help, Minika needs help, but no one is helping us.”

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    Fayola's plea for help goes unanswered as her daughter falls ill due to lack of heating, leading to months of hospitalisation without support.

  18. 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.

  19. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  20. Woolwich Library's "magic table" helps people living with dementia in Greenwich

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    Bookable sessions for the “Magic Table” at Woolwich Centre Library from September 2021

  21. How to support patients living with dementia

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    Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are asking staff, their families, friends, and local communities to help create twiddle muffs and fidget mats for patients living with dementia.

  22. Charlton Park Care Home Follow-up Report

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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.