1. Report -

    The aim of the research was to obtain the views and (LTP) experiences of Lewisham residents to support the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan. We carried out local engagement and enabled people including seldom heard communities to have their say in how the NHS can better take care of them and how the care they received can be improved.
  2. Report -

    Exam stress is the biggest concern for young people in Lewisham. Children and Young People’s (CYP) mental health and wellbeing is a national and local priority. Find out what people told us in our latest report.
  3. Report -

    Our report breaks down Lewisham residents' experiences of health and social care services. Find out what the key issues are by reading our report.
  4. Report -

    Through our Lewisham Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service, we were pleased to find several local examples of good practice in the provision of the complaints information. However, the quality of the website content was inconsistent so we embarked on a project to assess the existence and standard of information on practice websites.
  5. Report -

    We visited Fieldside care home to talk to staff and residents about the care on offer at the home. This report details our findings and recommendations for improvements.
  6. Report -

    We visited The harbour mental health crisis cafe to talk to staff and visitors about the care and service on offer. This report details our findings.
  7. Report -

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

    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.
  9. Report -

    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.
  10. Report -

    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.
  11. News -

    The Office of National Statistics have produced an analysis into the prevalence of depression among adults
  12. News -

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

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

    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.
  15. News -

    This screening video has been developed to support patients in South East London to complete their bowel screening FIT kit.
  16. 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.
  17. Report -

    A CQC report has been published for Manley Court Care Home, New Cross
  18. News -

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

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

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

    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.
  22. Report -

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

    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)
  24. News -

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

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

    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.
  27. News -

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

    May Bank holiday and Industrial action – how to get the help you need
  29. News -

    Volunteer Responders is a national, flexible volunteering programme developed to support healthcare in England.
  30. News -

    NHS South East London would like to invite you to join a webinar about the Joint Forward Plan (JFP).
  31. Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham is proud to be presenting the Quarter 3 Report from 2022-2023. The report is a general overview of the work we have done for the Patient Experience programme, within the last three months and gives great insight into the health and social care needs of the people within our community.
  32. News -

    The NHS Assembly has launched a call for views about the NHS.
  33. News -

    Have you visited hospitals or community services recently?
  34. Report -

    We engaged with 640 Lewisham residents between January and March 2023 to understand what they felt worked well and what could be improved about their health and social care services.

    This is what they told us.
  35. News -

    This pilot course has been co-produced with Black people with lived experience, their carers/supporters, mental health staff, and researchers.
  36. News -

    St John Ambulance will be delivering free British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted First Aid awareness demonstrations on how to apply bandages, perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of Lewisham Fire Station's Deaf Open Day.
  37. News -

    Share your patient story and help drive improvements in Lewisham Emergency Department
  38. Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives carried out a visit in January 2023 to M Power Care Home in Catford. During our visit, we spoke with staff, family, and service users about their experiences.

  39. News -

    Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?
  40. Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham staff and Enter & View Authorised Representatives carried out a visit in March 2023 to Manley Court Care Home. During our visit, we spoke with staff, family, and service users about their experiences.
  41. News -

    Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) are looking for a Patient Safety Partner to help shape the future of patient safety.
  42. News -

    St Christopher’s are running ‘What Matters Most’ an online fundraising campaign (a bit like Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day). It’s called What Matters Most because this is the first question their patients are asked when they come under their care.
  43. News -

    June is Pride month - a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world.
  44. News -

    6 small grants of up to £325 to support foraging, food growing and/or cooking activities for groups that work with communities facing inequity.