1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  4. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Briset Corner Surgery is Closing

    News -

    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.

  8. COVID-19 information

    Advice and Information -

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

  9. Annual Report 2019-2020

    Report -

    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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. COVID-19 Second Phase Response: What have NHS services been told?

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) have written to NHS services about the second phase of the response to COVID-19.

  13. 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.).

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  15. What We’re Doing to Help

    News -

    In the light of the current national emergency we are changing how we work, and what we do.

  16. Update on Circle MSK Services During the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    Please see the following information from Circle MSK:

  17. GP websites: A report on the quality and content of website information

    Report -

    We investigated the breadth and level of information available to patients on GP websites and how easy it is to navigate websites to find information.

  18. Silvertown tunnel proposal: The health and wellbeing concerns of Greenwich residents

    Report -

    We wanted to understand how local residents feel about Transport for London (TFL)'s plans for the new Silvertown tunnel on Greenwich Peninsula. Did they have any health concerns, and if so, what were they?

  19. Mobile cancer service launched in Greenwich

    News -

    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.

  20. Get Ready For September summer programme!

    News -

    This programme, organised by Abena Oppong-Asare MP for Erith and Thamesmead, will provide an opportunity for students to discuss educational, career and social issues.

  21. Healthwatch Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting July 2020

    Report -

    Meeting notes and agenda for the Healthwatch Greenwich PPG meeting July 2020.

  22. COVID-19 Recovery. What local residents are telling us

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    As lockdown has relaxed over the summer, we talked to local voluntary groups to hear how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the way Greenwich residents are accessing and experiencing health and care services.

  23. Video consulting with your NHS

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS have provided a patient guide to using video consultations

  24. The NHS COVID-19 app is now available to download for free in England and Wales

    Advice and Information -

    On Thursday 24 September, the NHS COVID-19 app officially launched across England and Wales. The NHS COVID-19 App is the simplest way to help protect those we love from coronavirus.

  25. How can I find out my NHS Number?

    Advice and Information -

    You may be asked for your NHS number for some healthcare services, such as registering with a new GP or booking vaccination appointments.

  26. The Census is coming to Royal Greenwich

    News -

    The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales.

  27. Safer sleep advice for parents

    Advice and Information -

    A useful guide for parents about the safe sleeping of their baby

  28. Registering with a GP if you are experiencing homelessness

    Advice and Information -

    Information about the COVID-19 vaccine and GP registration for people experiencing homelessness

  29. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

    Advice and Information -

    The pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Here are some ways to help you look after your wellbeing.

  30. Advice on vaccinations for pregnant women

    Advice and Information -

    Advice by Public Health England for all women of childbearing age, those currently pregnant or breastfeeding.

  31. Support if you’ve lost someone during the coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    Most people experience grief when they lose someone important to them. It affects everyone differently. There's no right or wrong way to feel.

  32. Getting your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what happens after you have received your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  33. Video consulting with your NHS: A quick guide for patients

    Advice and Information -

    This quick guide for patients outlines what patients need for their video consultation and how to prepare for their appointment.

  34. Annual screening picked up ovarian cancer earlier, but didn’t save lives

    Report -

    A report published by Eve Appeal today found that regular screenings did not result in les deaths, but early diagnosis improved the quality of life during treatment

  35. Advice for travelling abroad during the Coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    From 17th May, people in England will be able to travel abroad to a small number of countries without having to quarantine when they return.

  36. April 2021 Feedback Report

    Report -

    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during April 2021, including the issues people have faced getting the COVID-19 vaccine

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

    News -

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

  38. Health Inequalities event summary

    News -

    Recording, presentations and notes from our Health Inequalities event on 25 May 2021

  39. Is the NHS sharing your data? What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    A number of national media reports and social media posts are claiming that your personal health data will be shared if you don't opt out now. This sounds alarming, but is not entirely true.

  40. May 2021 Feedback Report

    Report -

    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during May 2021, including the issues people have faced accessing GP services.

  41. Do you need an NHS COVID Pass in England?

    Advice and Information -

    An NHS COVID Pass shows your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination details or test results. This is your COVID-19 status.

  42. Mental health support for LGBT+ people in Greenwich

    Advice and Information -

    Young people from south east London’s LGBT+ community have experienced an array of mental health problems resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.

  43. What COVID-19 vaccine can you have?

    Advice and Information -

    It can be confusing knowing the different types of vaccines and which one is best for you. Our advice is based on NHS recommendations.

  44. How to use the NHS App and what you can do with it

    Advice and Information -

    Owned and run by the NHS, the NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

  45. June feedback report

    Report -

    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during June 2021, including the issues people have faced accessing GP services.