1. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  2. Banking on a meal

    Report -

    This study was conducted by Healthwatch’s Community Engagement Officer, who visited 5 food banks across the boroughs of Bromley and Lewisham. Those in attendance were informally interviewed about their experiences of accessing health and social care services and the circumstances which has caused them to access community services in the borough.

  3. Seldom heard speaking up

    Report -

    In late 2015, Healthwatch Lewisham engaged with communities that don’t speak English as their first language including Vietnamese, Tamil, Polish, Turkish and Refugee groups. We engaged with 95 individuals which covered a broad range of demographics. Many people engaged with were parents or carers and many recognised themselves as being disabled.

  4. The Polish community access to health services

    Report -

    Through this report, Healthwatch Bromley and Lewisham draws attention to the experiences of access to health and social care services faced by members of the Polish community living in Lewisham.

  5. 2015 - 2016 Annual Report

    Report -

    In our 2015 - 2016 annual report, we celebrate our growth on social media, the work of our volunteers, and our outreach at events across Lewisham.

  6. 2019 - 2020 Annual Report

    Report -

    Our 2019 - 2020 Annual Report highlights our achievements as the patient voice over the last twelve months.

  7. Patient experience report - quarter two

    Report -

    We heard the experiences of over 900 residents during July- September. Find out what they told us about local health and care services.

  8. Intelligence report Aug 2019 to Feb 2020

    Report -

    We exist to ensure that people are at the heart of care. We listen to what people like about services, and what could be improved and we share their views with those with the power to make change happen.

  9. Intelligence report October to December 2016

    Report -

    Find out what patients told us about their experiences of health and social care services in Lewisham during October and December. Our report focuses on people's frustration with booking appointments at GP practices and waiting times at University Hospital Lewisham.

  10. Intelligence report June to September 2016

    Report -

    Learn what 173 residents told us about local health services in the last three months.