1. Advice and Information -

    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.
  2. Advice and Information -

    Find out how health services are changing in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and what that means for your care.
  3. News -

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

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

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

    Have you visited hospitals or community services recently?
  7. News -

    This pilot course has been co-produced with Black people with lived experience, their carers/supporters, mental health staff, and researchers.
  8. 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.
  9. News -

    Share your patient story and help drive improvements in Lewisham Emergency Department
  10. News -

    Can you help develop a smartphone app to track heart health?
  11. News -

    Junior Doctors are striking from Thursday 13 to Tuesday 18 July, and then Consultants are striking on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 July.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. Advice and Information -

    The Care Act 2014 is a law that came into action in April 2015 that sets out how people’s care and support is approached by councils.
  16. News -

    Research published in March 2022 by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the COVID-19 crisis as unacceptable, even with the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.
  17. Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham has been working closely with the Parent and Carer Forum as part of a consortium of CVS organisations who provide support, advice and signposting and information at the Kaleidoscope Children’s centre in Catford.
  18. Report -

    HWL Patient Experience Report Q3 summarising patient experience gathered that quarter.
  19. Report -

    Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2021-2022
  20. 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.
  21. News -

    Monkeypox Virus Advice
  22. 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.
  23. Report -

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

    Healthwatch Lewisham Annual Report 2022-2023.
  25. News -

    Improving the lives of those living with dementia and their carers using reminiscence and the arts
  26. 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.
  27. News -

    Upcoming centre closures in July, August and September
  28. News -

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

  29. News -

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

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

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


  32. News -

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

  33. Report -

    In November 2023, we conducted an Enter and View visit to Brownhill Lodge Care home. Brownhill Lodge is a residential care provider and home in Catford, currently housing 19 people with dementia, cognitive impairments, or learning disabilities.
  34. News -

    Maximising Wellbeing at Home is a program to support people in their own homes.
  35. Report -

    In our first annual report, we talk about the privilege and challenge it has been to kickstart Healthwatch Lewisham and what we've achieved thus far.
  36. Report -

    In the 2014 - 2015 report, we share our work to understand people's experiences and improve key areas of focus based on feedback from community members.
  37. 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.
  38. Report -

    In this report, we talk about the impact of our new Lewisham NHS Independent Advocacy Service and introduce our new digital Feedback Centre, coming 1 April 2017.
  39. Report -

    This year we started our #30DaysofHealthwatch campaign and heard from 74 percent more people than last year.
  40. Report -

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

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

    The impact of COVID-19 and subsequent changes to health and care services means that representing the voice of local people is more important than ever.
  43. Report -

    During the third COVID-19 lockdown, we heard from 1,141 people about their experiences with health and social care. Find out what they told us about local GPs, hospital, dentists and vaccination hubs by downloading our full report.
  44. Report -

    During October to December 2020, we heard from 910 patients, carers, and relatives regarding their experiences with local health and social care services. This report outlines the key themes, findings and recommendations that emerged from our conversations.
  45. Report -

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

    The NHS in England has published a ten-year plan setting its priorities for the future.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.