1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. 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.

  3. Are you passionate about improving and developing local maternity care services for women and their families?

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    NHS south east London Clinical Commissioning Group is recruiting for the role of Chair and Co-Chair to Lead the Greenwich Maternity Voices Partnership

  4. October 2021 Feedback Report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during October 2021.

  5. Important updates to maternity services in Greenwich

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

  6. Are you interested in improving maternity services in Greenwich?

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    Find out more about the new role with SE London CCG.

  7. March 2022 Feedback report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during March 2022.

  8. April 2022 Feedback Report

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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.

  9. Almost two-thirds of parents given conflicting advice on weaning

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    Find out more about introducing your baby to solid foods and the new NHS information campaign.

  10. May 2022 Feedback report

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during May 2022.

  11. "We were invisible that night at Queen Elizabeth" - listen to Anna's experience

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    Anna recounts her experiences at Queen Elizabeth hospital and Lewisham Hospital.

  12. Report: Maternity care at Queen Elizabeth

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    Differences between community and hospital based maternity care in Greenwich, in collaboration with Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network.

  13. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  14. Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A

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    What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

  15. Happy International Women's Day 2023

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    This year, the theme of International Women's Day is #EmbraceEquity. Find out why it is more important than ever for healthcare providers to prioritise this in their services.

  16. Six-week postnatal checks are failing many new mothers

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    Healthwatch England warns that six-week postnatal checks – required of GPs in England - are
    failing many new mothers

  17. Get involved in our new maternity project!

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    We are looking for co-researchers to help us find out more about asylum-seeking and migrant women/birthing people’s experience of maternity services.

  18. Uncovering the Inequities: The Harsh Reality of Maternal Deaths in the UK

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    Our CEO reflects on the state of maternity care in the UK, the shocking disparity in the quality of care within our communities, and how listening to people's experiences can help change this.

  19. Healthwatch Greenwich features in new London Maternal Health report

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    In June 2022, we submitted evidence to the London Assembly Health Committee as part of their investigation into Londoners’ experiences of using maternity services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what they said in their new report.

  20. Would you like to help shape maternity services in Greenwich?

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    South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) is restarting the Greenwich Maternity Voices Partnership and is looking for a new service user Chair who has recently experienced maternity services.

  21. Exciting opportunities to get involved in health and care work

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    SEL ICS offers the opportunity to actively participate and contribute to the development of health and care services in South East London.

  22. Teen co-researchers tackle youth contraceptive knowledge gap

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    Oluwatoyosi Disu, a 17-year-old co-researcher, shares her experience of being part of the project, interviewing friends and peers on their contraceptive knowledge.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 'I became acutely aware of the challenges faced by underrepresented communities': Healthwatch Greenwich volunteer Dylan

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    Our volunteer, Dylan Heller, describes her time volunteering with HWG as an 'immensely transformative experience,' which supported her personal growth and development while also teaching her the importance of empathy and active listening.

  26. 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.

  27. When patient voices go unheard

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    The key to addressing this challenge lies in recognising the importance of patient and family voices and actively incorporating them into the fabric of health and care decision-making, writes Healthwatch Greenwich CEO Joy Beishon.

  28. 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!

  29. 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.

  30. What did we hear in August 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.

  31. Keep your child well this winter

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    This guide will help you decide how and when to treat your child at home and when you need to get medical advice

  32. 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.

  33. Maternity care for asylum-seeking and migrant women in south east London

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    Read Healthwatch Greenwich's latest report providing insights into maternity care challenges for migrant and asylum-seeking women in South East London.

  34. Your feedback improved maternal mental health support

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    Thanks to over 2,500 people who shared their views on the six-week check-up, we have ensured that the NHS prioritises mental health support for new parents.

  35. Cervical Screening Among Black and Ethnic Minority Women: The Silent Crisis

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    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.

  36. "Volunteering at Healthwatch Greenwich is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in our community while learning about public health": Volunteer Lauren

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    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.

  37. Whooping cough cases are on the rise-how can you protect your baby?

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

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

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    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.

  39. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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

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

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    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.

  41. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. COVID-19 information

    Advice and Information -

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.