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. Access to services remains the key health and social care issue for south east London residents

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    More needs to be done to improve access to NHS services in south east London, according to hundreds of people who took part in the region-wide survey.

  20. The NHS Long Term Plan Engagement Programme 2019

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    As part of the NHS Long Term Plan Healthwatch Greenwich were asked to gather local people's experiences and views on what the NHS can do to help them and their communities stay well and to make the support available better

  21. An update from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    An important update regarding the services available at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust during lockdown.

  22. Briset Corner Surgery is Closing

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    Briset Corner Surgery, 591 Westhorne Avenue, SE9 6JX will be closing on the 31st March 2020. Patients will no longer be able to access primary care medical services from the practice after this date.

  23. COVID-19 information

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  24. CAHMS Preliminary review follow-up

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    In 2018, we published a preliminary report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Greenwich. This report builds on our earlier work and follows up on how our recommendations have been addressed.

  25. New NHS online support launched for people with diabetes

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    New online tools for people living with diabetes are now available on the NHS to help people manage their condition during the coronavirus pandemic.

  26. An important message from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is running a campaign to let local people know about the measures the Trust is taking to keep patients safe when they come to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University Hospital Lewisham or community sites.

  27. Healthwatch responds to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust’s Care Quality Commission inspection rating of ‘Requires Improvement.’

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    Despite significant improvement in some areas, Lewisham and Greenwich Trust has received ‘requires improvement’ in their latest assessment from the Care Quality Commission (CQC.).

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  29. How is coronavirus affecting you?

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    We want to know how your experience of services in Greenwich is being affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  30. Update on Circle MSK Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    Please see the following information from Circle MSK:

  31. South East London NHS LTP Engagement Report 2019

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    From April to June 2019, 997 South-East London residents, patients, carers and their families shared their as views as part of the NHS “What Would You Do?” campaign.

  32. Circle Musculoskeletal Service Report 2018

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    We have been working with Greenwich CCG, Royal Borough of Greenwich and Circle MSK in order to monitor the implementation and delivery of the new Circle MSK contract.

  33. Healthwatch Greenwich Annual Report 2018-19

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2018-2019- 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.

  34. Annual Report 2017-2018

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2017-18- 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 2018-19.

  35. Annual Report 2016-17

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2016-17- 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 2017-18.

  36. Annual Report 2015 - 2016

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2015-16- 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 2016-17..

  37. Annual Report 2014-15

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2014-15- 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 2015-16..

  38. Annual Report 2013-14

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    Our Annual Report for the year 2013-14- 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 2014-15..

  39. Mobile cancer service launched in Greenwich

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    Cancer patients at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust can now get essential blood tests and other procedures needed before chemotherapy, from a mobile cancer service.

  40. Black Lives Matter digital listening event summary

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    In light of the known impact of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic(BAME) communties, and our solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, in July we held a digital listening event.

  41. Urgent Request from Public Services Committee - Help with Finding Witness for Oral Evidence Session

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    The House of Lords would like to hear from people age 16-66 with complex care needs, long-term health conditions and disabilities about their experience of services during coronavirus, and how they think services could be improved going forward.

  42. COVID-19: What people are telling us

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    In our latest briefing, we look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  43. Join the Healthwatch South-East London Patient Group

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    We’re looking to appoint up to three new members, residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, to sit on our Healthwatch South-East London Patient Group.

  44. More face-to-face GP appointments to be offered to those who need it in Royal Greenwich

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    NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

  45. Changes to visiting rules at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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    From Friday 28 May, visiting restrictions at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are changing in line with national guidance.

  46. Important updates to maternity services in Greenwich

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    Find out about the current changes to maternity services in Lewisham and Greenwich.

  47. Today marks a pivotal moment for the NHS

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    A total of 42 new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) come into force today

  48. Our CEO reacts to the Government's Plan for Patients

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    The Government announced its 'Plan for Patients', a programme to help the NHS and care system.

  49. Our National Director responds to NHS strikes

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    Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) will take industrial action on 15 and 20 December across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Read our response.