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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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Find more information about how to find a dentist near you. -
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NHS General Dental Services are operating at significantly reduced capacity due to social distancing and infection prevention and control requirements in light of the COVID-19 pandemic -
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New data gathered by Healthwatch England shows access to NHS dentistry remains a huge problem for the public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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England’s Chief Nurse has today reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. -
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Healthwatch data from across the country shows that recovery of NHS dental care is too slow for thousands left in pain. -
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Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during November 2021. -
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This page tells you where to start when you have had an issue with your dental treatment. -
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A new injection of funding from NHS England aims to increase the number of dentist appointments. -
Advice and Information -
Our feedback from patients tells us that Dentistry has been massively affected by Coronavirus, and it's been almost impossible to find an NHS dentist that's accepting new patients or doing emergency treatment. -
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A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. -
Advice and Information -
Are you having trouble finding an NHS-funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during April 2022 and read the response from the provider. -
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Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response. -
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A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Read our response. -
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From GP services to Queen Elizabeth hospital, find out what you told us about health and social care in Greenwich. -
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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.
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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. -
Report -
In June 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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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: -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Greenwich's new report discusses accessibility, experience and opinions about local NHS dental services in Greenwich. -
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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. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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Under a new plan published on 7th February, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response. -
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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. -
Advice and Information -
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response. -
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Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care. -
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. -
Advice and Information -
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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Over the last year, we have been in contact with many people who have struggled to access their local GP practice, often as a result of not having the right kind of documentation to be able to register. -
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In July 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit 58 The Village Care Home. -
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In August 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit 169 The Lodge care home. -
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In June 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Abbey Wood Surgery. -
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In June 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit All Saints Medical Centre. -
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In November 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Ashgreen House Residential and Nursing Home. -
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In November 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Ashgreen House care home. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home. . -
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In January 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Bannockburn Surgery -
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In June 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Basildon Road Surgery. -
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In December 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Blackheath Standard Practice. -
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In May 2018, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Briset Corner Surgery. -
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In November 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich used our power of Enter and View to visit Brook House care home. -
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In November 2017, Healthwatch Greenwich conducted an Enter and View at Brook House care centre. In January 2020, we used our power of Enter and View to revisit the care home.