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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!
  2. News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of Health and Social Care in England, carried out its inspection of Eltham Palace Surgery in May, concluding the service was ‘performing badly’.
  3. Blog -

    This South Asian Heritage Month, Healthwatch Greenwich celebrates an inspirational story of a small Nepalese community group that teaches, trains, and empowers Nepali elderly women. Our Communication Officer, Chandan visits ‘Feel Better’ event.
  4. Report -

    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.
  5. News -

    Our new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care.
  6. Report -

    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.
  7. News -

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

    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.
  9. Advice and Information -

    A range of healthcare professionals work at your practice and in the wider community to help you get the right care when you need it.
  10. Advice and Information -

    Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes.
  11. Report -

    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. News -

    Healthwatch England new research reveals worrying problems with hospital discharge arrangements. Many people told us they are not given the right support or information when being discharged from hospital. Read their experiences and our calls to action.
  13. News -

    Responding to the news that Government has reached an agreement with medical unions in England, which if accepted, could end consultant strikes, Joy Beishon, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Greenwich said:
  14. News -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries gave patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.
  15. Report -

    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. Blog -

    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.
  17. News -

    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.
  18. Report -

    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. Blog -

    As the UK marks Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, Healthwatch Greenwich chief executive Joy Beishon highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and accessibility to cervical screening, particularly among Black and ethnic minority women in the UK.
  20. Advice and Information -

    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.
  21. News -

    Patients in England will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy from today without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.
  22. Blog -

    Lauren Lencovich, a communications volunteer at Healthwatch Greenwich, shares her journey and aspiration to delve into the impact of social media on shaping health behaviours within our community.
  23. Blog -

    Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Sadeko Samson shares his journey of discovering passion and making a difference through volunteering.
  24. Advice and Information -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
  25. Report -

    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.
  26. News -

    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%).
  27. News -

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

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

    The head of the NHS on 21st February announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.
  30. Report -

    Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there.
  31. Report -

    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.
  32. Report -

    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.
  33. Report -

    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.
  34. Advice and Information -

    With rising cases of whooping cough in England, the NHS is encouraging expecting mothers to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect their babies.
  35. Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.