1. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  2. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. LAS Strategy

    Report -

    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.

  4. CQC report: Manley Court Care Home

    Report -

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

  5. Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2022-2023

    Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2022-2023.

  6. Creative Dementia Programme

    News -

    Improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers using reminiscence and the arts

  7. Health services during strike action

    News -

    Junior Doctors are striking from Thursday 13 to Tuesday 18 July, and then Consultants are striking on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 July.

  8. St John Ambulance BSL Emergency First Aid film and resources

    News -

    St John Ambulance have released a British Sign Language Emergency First Aid film, so that Deaf people know what to do if they find someone in cardiac arrest.

  9. Lewisham Foodbank

    News -

    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September

  10. Lewisham Healthy Walks

    News -

    Lewisham Healthy Walks is a free programme of volunteer led walks that take place across the borough’s parks and greenspaces.

  11. Have your say! Shaping Lewisham to 2030

    News -

    Lewisham Council are launching Lewisham 2030 which will set out shared hopes and ambitions for the borough into the next decade

  12. Make a difference today

    News -

    South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are running an election to fill 10 vacant roles in the Council of Governors

  13. Silver Sunday event at Deptford Lounge

    News -

    Sunday 1 October from 2 pm – 5 pm, Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RJ


  14. We're Hiring: Project Officer

    News -

    We are recruiting for a Project Officer. This is a community and office-based role, encompassing both face-to-face community engagement and outreach elements, alongside office-based aspects.

  15. Dance for Wellbeing at Greenwich Carers Centre

    News -

    1 & 15 November, 10:30 - 11:30

  16. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  17. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  18. COVID-19 vaccination survey initial findings

    Report -

    The NHS is delivered the largest vaccination programme in its history with COVID-19 vaccines, which are being offered across the country to those most at risk of the virus. We carried out a research project to collect the experiences of Lewisham residents so local services can understand what is working and what can be improved with this programme.

  19. The impact of COVID-19 on Lewisham residents

    Report -

    We developed a survey which saw over 1,000 people in June and July share their experiences about access to health and care services, their mental health and how easy it was to get information to stay safe and informed during the pandemic.

  20. Snapshot study: Experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities during COVID-19

    Report -

    We held Feedback Forums aiming to understand the experiences of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in Lewisham during COVID-19. Carried out in June and July 2020, the four engagement sessions focused on a number of themes including access, communication and impact on mental health and emotional wellbeing

  21. Patient experience report - quarter one

    Report -

    At the beginning of April, following the Government's guidance regarding COVID-19, We adapted the way we engaged with residents to include collecting online reviews, virtual Feedback Forums, phone calls with Lewisham residents and directly through our Digital Feedback Centre.