1. World Mental Health Day

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  2. Key projects

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  3. 2018 - 2019 Annual Report

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    This year saw us tackle issues such as men and young people's mental health, complaints information and access to services.

  4. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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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.

  5. Intelligence report Feb 2019 to July 2019

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    Our latest intelligence report highlights the experiences of Lewisham residents between February and July. Find out about the views of older residents, young adults living with cancer from BME communities and much much more.

  6. South East London NHS Long term plan

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    The six Healthwatch in south east London engaged with residents to ensure their voices will help shape the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. The public were asked to give their views on improving local services; share their ideas on how people can live healthier lives and what improvements they think could be made to help people access services quickly.

  7. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  8. Looking after your mental health

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    we teamed up with our Healthwatch colleagues in Bexley and Greenwich to be part of the first ever joint Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability Big Health Day. Read our report to find out what people think of mental health services.

  9. 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.

  10. World Arthritis Day

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  11. International Women's Day

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  12. Movember

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  13. Ask your pharmacist week

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  14. International day of people with disabilities

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  15. World Autism Awareness Day 2020

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  16. Deaf Awareness Week 2022

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  17. Young Carers Awareness Day 2020

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  18. Dignity Action Day 2020

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  19. LGBT History Month 2020

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  20. Children's Mental Health Week 2020

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  21. World Cancer Day

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  22. Time to Talk Day 2020

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  23. Student Volunteering Week 2020

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  24. Eating Disorders Awareness Week

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  25. Cost of living and depression in adults

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    The Office of National Statistics have produced an analysis into the prevalence of depression among adults

  26. Wellbeing Map

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    An interactive Wellbeing Map packed with local activities, events and locations in South East London has been produced.

  27. Take the #BeWellChallenge

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    Take simple steps to improve and promote good mental health and wellbeing.

  28. Governor Elections 2023: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

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    Make a difference today and put your name forward to be a Governor of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

  29. Tell us about your health and what is important to you right now

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    This survey is to help the NHS and other health and care organisations in south east London better understand your views about your health, wellbeing and what is important to you right now.

  30. NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Patient Video

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    This screening video has been developed to support patients in South East London to complete their bowel screening FIT kit.

  31. LAS Strategy

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    Survey results on response time for 999 service, staff attitude for 999 service, communication for services, wait times for 111 service, and public education for LAS services.

  32. CQC report: Manley Court Care Home

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    A CQC report has been published for Manley Court Care Home, New Cross

  33. New Transport service for vulnerable or disabled Lewisham residents to get to healthcare appointments.

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    Affordable, reliable, and person-centred door to door transport.

  34. Lewisham Dementia Support Hub

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    From the 1st April 2023 the new provider commissioned to deliver the service will be Alzheimer’s Society.

  35. Lewisham Dementia Strategy 2023-2026

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    Lewisham Council are consulting on their new dementia strategy and would like your views.

  36. The Experience of Outpatients

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    In 2022, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) commissioned Healthwatch Bexley, Healthwatch Greenwich and Healthwatch Lewisham to jointly deliver an extensive engagement programme over six weeks to understand the experience of patients when using LGT outpatient services with a particular focus on access and communication.

  37. CQC report: Care Outlook (Forest Hill)

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    A CQC report has been published for Domiciliary care service, Care Outlook (Forest Hill).

  38. South East London Childhood Immunisations

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    The best way to help protect your child against severe illness from polio, flu, measles, mumps, rubella, and other childhood diseases is to get them up to date with their routine vaccinations.

    If you or your child are not registered with a GP, they can still get free vaccinations – contact a GP surgery.

  39. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Do you #KnowTheHigh5 symptoms of bowel cancer?

  40. Tell us your feedback, help NHS and social care to improve and ‘Win the price voucher’.

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    We are inviting feedback from Lewisham residents about their experience of GPs, Pharmacies, and local Hospitals.

  41. New services to tackle abuse and neglect of older people

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    Hourglass, formerly Action on Elder Abuse, the UK’s only charity focused on the abuse and neglect of older people have recently been commissioned by Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime (MOPAC) to provide our services in South East London (Bexley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark)

  42. Tell us about your health and what is important to you right now

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    If you live in Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark NHS South East London would like to hear from you.

  43. Mental health Awareness Week: BLG Mind #ArtforAnxiety Workshop

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    To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, BLG Mind are offering a free online Art for Anxiety Workshop.

  44. Leah Lodge Enter & View Report

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    Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives carried out a visit in November 2022 to Leah Lodge, a residential care home in Blackheath. During our visit, we spoke with staff, family, and service users about their experiences.

  45. New content to support young people during exam time

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    Kooth is an online mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people.