1. Advice and Information -

    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.
  2. Advice and Information -

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

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

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

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

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

    Driving for Change offers practical support and guidance to people experiencing homelessness.
  8. News -

    Pharmacies where you can get medications after normal opening hours.
  9. Advice and Information -

    Phoenix Community Housing are hosting a free Health and Wellbeing fair, with access to health and wellbeing advice, careers support, fitness information, wellbeing activities and more! Healthwatch Lewisham will also be there on the day with an information stall.
  10. News -

    The UK’s largest multi-sport event for Over 60’s will be held at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 26 September 2023
  11. 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.
  12. News -

    The Lewisham Disabled People's Commission has launched a survey across the borough to identify barriers faced by disabled residents in Lewisham.
  13. Advice and Information -

    The NHS in England has published a ten-year plan setting its priorities for the future.
  14. News -

    Matthew Mckenzie presents Joint Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Ethnic Mental Health carers forum - Friday, 29 July 2022.
    Find event and ticket information below for more details.

    This is a forum for those caring for someone with mental illness from an ethnic background.
  15. News -

    Monkeypox Virus Advice
  16. Advice and Information -

    A list of information and organisations with a downloadable guide at your convenience is located below.
  17. Advice and Information -

    This offers an online self-management course for African and Caribbean adults with Type 2 diabetes.
  18. Advice and Information -

    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.

  19. News -

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

    National and local efforts have afforded increased attention to LGBTQ+ health and well-being, but this research often emphasises those identifying as gay/lesbian or bisexual, excluding those identifying as trans or non-binary.

    We want to capture the experiences of our trans community members in Lewisham by asking them questions about their interactions with mental health, sexual health, GP services, and other health services. All interviews will be conducted by members of the trans community.

    To be considered, you should identify as trans or non-binary and either live in the borough, or access health services in the borough. You will receive £20 for your time. With recent funding, we are looking for spaces to conduct the interviews as well as open to anyone who would like to get involved in the research project.

    If you are interested, please send us an email at INFO@healthwatchlewisham.co.uk and we can organize a session!
  21. News -

    National HIV Testing Week is celebrating 10 year of campaigning to increase testing in the UK.
  22. Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.