News and reports

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The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns affected people's access to their GP surgeries. Our report details residents experiences of trying to book and attend appointments at their GP practice since lockdown restrictions were lifted on 19 July 2021.

Each year Carers Rights Day brings organisations together to help carers in the local community know their rights and find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to.

We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.

Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine and parents and carers can book appointments via the National Booking Service. Spring boosters are rolling out to people aged 75+, those in care homes and people who are immunosuppressed.

Local health champion is shortlisted for the creation of the South East London Healthwatch Director in major national awards scheme

We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

Blood tests are currently by appointment only due to the Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing measures

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine are looking for South Asian community members living with and beyond breast cancer and their family members or carers to join a public involvement project.

Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read our response.

This report looks at the reasons residents give for choosing not to be vaccinated and explores what motivates residents to be vaccinated, risk perception, their experience going through the process from booking a vaccine to receiving a vaccine.

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.