News and reports

On Saturday 28th June 2025, it was reported that the forthcoming Penny Dash Review will recommend Healthwatch England be dis-established along with other independent NHS organisations. According to the report, funding for patient and public engagement would instead be redirected in-house: to Local Authorities for adult social care, and to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) for health services. The stated aim is to bring the patient and public voice closer to service delivery, by embedding engagement directly within these organisations.

If you currently work in safeguarding or are a student, you can access the Safeguarding Adult Reviewer’s training programme, run by the Social Care Institute for Excellence.

Event information:

Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 2.30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Rd, London SE4 2JD

If you are interested in joining, sign up!

Healthwatch Lewisham is joining the University Hospital Lewisham for Dementia Action week on Tuesday, May 20 from 2-4 pm. Come to our stall and talk to us.

In collaboration with Age UK, the Alzheimer's Society is hosting various events through the week to promote awareness about dementia and how to get help.
Register your interest to take part in these activities and learn more.

Open for all, a wonderful opportunity to take a break and share a picnic.

Date: 12 May, 2025
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Venue: Ladywell Fields Lewisham

See the poster below for more information

What areas of health and social care would you want us to focus on for the year 2025-26? Whether you are a resident or a partner, we want to hear from you.

Horniman Spring Fair brings you a variety of activities to enjoy this holiday season!
Enjoy live music, crafts, street food, bubbles and lots more.

Looking for some fun activities to do this Easter?

Join these free easter craft workshops!

Since 2020, the landscape of ophthalmology provision within South East London has changed – with an increased NHS service offering from Independent Sector Providers. SEL ICB are seeking feedback from persons with lived experience about their care pathway within Independent Sector Providers. As such, the ICB has put together an ophthalmology survey for those who have had a procedure at a South East London Independent Sector Provider in the past year. This includes SpaMedica, Community Health and Eyecare and Circle Health Group.

The aim on the survey is to ensure there is a patient voice throughout the future service development work the ICB undertakes, and that any common themes of service improvement can be picked up directly in order to secure delivery of quality care.

If you have had an Ophthalmic procedure, such as cataracts, at a South East London Independent Sector Provider in the last year please could you fill out the following survey:
https://letstalkhealthandcareselondon.org/embeds/projects/34306/survey-tools/37740

Carers UK will be holding a panel discussion to identify and discuss some of the issues facing Black carers, as well as some of the wider challenges faced by carers from ethnic minority communities. The panel will be hosted by Matthew McKenzie - Author of "Race, Caring and mental health" who is also a carer activist. He will be interviewing a number of carers who will present their views on the importance of Black history and the identification of carers within the Black community

To sign up follow this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcOCtrD8tHNH8VQpLitUXVy2lGGRY6Omq#/registration

Free admission. Drinks and Caribbean food will be served.
Bring your friends and family. Let's stand together against cancer. Register today!

Saturday 23 November 2024,12.30pm to 2.30pm at Lewisham CommUNITY Space Unit 17, Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB Join us for an enlightening and entertaining event covering:
- Myths about cancer
- Cancer prevention, early detection and treatment options
The challenges and triumphs of dealing with cancer-related hair loss, with a focus on afro-textured hair, wigs and styling
Recent studies linking the use of hair products to cancer

Find out:
- About cancer and the support offered by our Trust
- Ways to reduce hair loss using scalp cooling during chemotherapy