1. Co-produced LARC study sheds light on young people's knowledge and attitudes in Greenwich Borough, praises stakeholder

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    Sarah Crossman, Live Well Programme Lead at Greenwich Health, said co-produced LARC research gave both expected and new perspectives on young people’s attitudes towards contraception.

  2. The Power of Co-Production

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    In this blog post, Jahan Foster, Social Care Researcher at Healthwatch Greenwich, reflects on the successful co-production project completed with young people, which explored their contraceptive knowledge and awareness.

  3. What did we hear in June 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. Cancellations of NHS care are having serious impacts on two-thirds of patients

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    Healthwatch England's new research highlights that pressures in the NHS have serious consequences on people's lives and widen health inequalities.

  5. Paul’s experience: “I just feel lost in the system.”

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    Paul visited his GP and was referred to Circle MSK for evaluation of his foot condition, but his treatment was delayed and complicated due to missing X-ray results and uncooperative staff, leaving him feeling lost and frustrated in the system.

  6. Junior Doctors’ strike, 11 – 15 August and Consultants’ strike, 24 – 25 August

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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!

  7. What did we hear in July 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.

  8. Ava’s experience: “She needs help to walk down the road, how can that be too much to ask…”

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    An elderly woman, Ava, once active and independent, now finds herself lonely and neglected due to a lack of proper mobility assistance and care, with her son's concerns being ignored. Read with providers' response.

  9. Care Quality Commission (CQC) 2022 adult inpatient survey at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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

  10. "Healthwatch Greenwich has taught me about the importance of giving people a voice": Volunteer Jocelyn

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    Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Jocelyn Foxworth reflects on a transformative summer of volunteering.

  11. Yasmin’ Experience: “I felt desperate, I got out of bed, walked out of the ward, and left the hospital in my pyjamas."

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    Yasmin, a patient at the Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opens up about her unpleasant experience at the hospital.

  12. Anna’s Experience: "You’ll have to start the referral process all over again.”

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    Anna's battle with a musculoskeletal condition is worsened by missed appointments, delays, and a lack of support, leaving her in pain and feeling neglected.

  13. What did we hear in October 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. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. “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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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’.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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%).

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.