Healthwatch Lewisham

Healthwatch Lewisham Ensuring your voice counts when it comes to shaping and improving local health and social care services.

Healthwatch Lewisham is the independent champion for people who use health and social care services. 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. At a local level, Healthwatch Lewisham works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services. Whether it’s improving them today or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Lewisham is all about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of local services. Not just people who use them, but anyone who might need to in future.

Carers, we want to hear from you! Healthwatch Ealing, Hillingdon, Lewisham and Kensington and Chelsea are working togeth...
29/09/2026

Carers, we want to hear from you!
Healthwatch Ealing, Hillingdon, Lewisham and Kensington and Chelsea are working together to understand carers’ experiences and what matters most to them.

Lewisham Neighbourhood Network Capacity Building OfficersThe Lewisham Neighbourhood Network Capacity Building Officers a...
24/09/2026

Lewisham Neighbourhood Network Capacity Building Officers

The Lewisham Neighbourhood Network Capacity Building Officers are here to support voluntary, community, faith and resident-led organisations across Lewisham.

They can provide support with areas including governance, safeguarding, volunteers, partnerships and fundraising readiness, helping local organisations build the skills, confidence and systems they need to run safe, effective and sustainable activities.

There are Capacity Building Officers covering North, South, East and West Lewisham, with regular drop-in sessions in local community spaces.

📍 Find out more about your local Capacity Building Officer and how they can support your organisation.

Please share this with local community groups and organisations who may benefit from the support.

A new service is being developed to support healthy lifestyles for Black African, Black Caribbean and Asian mothers duri...
24/09/2026

A new service is being developed to support healthy lifestyles for Black African, Black Caribbean and Asian mothers during pregnancy and the first two years after birth — and they want to hear from you!

🗓️ Thursday 8 October
🕙 10am–1pm
📍 Deptford Family Hub, Alverton St, SE8 5NH

Local women and birthing people have already helped shape some ideas, and now they want to hear your views on:
- What you think of the ideas
- What you like and what could be improved
- What might be missing
- What would make you want to use the service

The session is open to people from Black African, Black Caribbean and Asian communities who are:
- Pregnant and living, working or studying in Lewisham, or
- A parent with a child aged up to 2 years

💛 Babies and young children are welcome.
🍽️ Complimentary lunch provided.
🎁 Receive a shopping voucher for taking part.
⚠️ Spaces are limited — scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Please share this with anyone who may be interested!

If you are 16 and over you can get the FREE getUBetter app approved by your clinicians in Lewisham. It is provided along...
24/09/2026

If you are 16 and over you can get the FREE getUBetter app approved by your clinicians in Lewisham. It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you.
Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and can be managed without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and lifestyle.

GetUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or condition at home, work, and on the move. GetUBetter can be with you 24/7 and can be accessed in 20 languages.

The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions – Back, shoulder, ankle, neck, hand, sprains and strains, tendinopathy - and is designed to help you improve, live and work well.

What will I get?

· Instant and 24/7 support approved by your clinicians
· Easy to follow exercises you can progress yourself
· Support to recover, live, and work well
· Help when waiting
· Advice on when to seek help
· Information on local treatments and services

You can download the app (https://app.getubetter.com/go-to-app?url=request-access-preselection/request-access-preselection/d2ddea18f00665ce8623e36bd4e3c7c5)

If you need further help getting started, watch this video (slide 2) or get in touch with the getUBetter team at [email protected].

National Cancer Carer ForumAre you an unpaid cancer carer? This is a national space to connect, share experiences, suppo...
24/09/2026

National Cancer Carer Forum

Are you an unpaid cancer carer? This is a national space to connect, share experiences, support one another and influence change.

Join the National Cancer Carer Forum for monthly online meetings and opportunities to share your lived experience, raise your voice and help shape the future of support for unpaid cancer carers across the UK.

🗓️ September meeting: Wednesday 30 September 2026
🕔 5:00pm – 6:00pm
🎤 September presentation: “Navigating Cancer Services Without Being Excluded”

The session will explore recognition, information, confidentiality, navigating health and social care services, the emotional impact of caring, and what professionals need to understand about unpaid cancer carers.

Stronger together for greater recognition, support and change.

📩 For more information: [email protected]
🌐 caringmindblog.com

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Lara Pope, a Clinical Psychology Doctorate student, is interested in hearing from partners of people who have been diagn...
22/09/2026

Lara Pope, a Clinical Psychology Doctorate student, is interested in hearing from partners of people who have been diagnosed with gynaecological cancer at some point throughout their life.

Gynaecological cancers include womb (uterine/endometrial), ovarian, cervical, vaginal and vulval cancers. Partners’ experiences of caring for a loved one with cancer could help inform future services and improve support available for partners.

Taking part would involve a 45-60 minute online interview, where you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and perspectives. For more information please see the flyer and participant information sheet.

Lara would love to hear from you!

National Ethnic Mental Health Carers ForumJoin this free online forum for unpaid carers, professionals, researchers and ...
21/09/2026

National Ethnic Mental Health Carers Forum

Join this free online forum for unpaid carers, professionals, researchers and organisations to share experiences and discuss improving mental health support for ethnic and diverse communities.

🗓️Friday 25 September 2026
🕥 10:30am-12:00pm
📌Online via Zoom

Everyone is welcome!

Need support with work or money? You’re not alone. Come along to our free drop-in sessions for friendly, practical advic...
26/08/2026

Need support with work or money?

You’re not alone. Come along to our free drop-in sessions for friendly, practical advice and support.

📍 Deptford Lounge (Ground Floor)
📅 Thursday 16 July and 27 August 2026
🕐 1pm–4pm
🌟 No need to book!

Support available includes:
• Budgeting support (£25 voucher available for those completing a budgeting plan*)
• Food bank vouchers
• Better Off calculations
• CV support
• Free childcare advice
• Carers and job support

For more information, email: [email protected]

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Are you living in Lewisham and finding it difficult to access healthy, affordable or culturally appropriate food?Everyon...
26/08/2026

Are you living in Lewisham and finding it difficult to access healthy, affordable or culturally appropriate food?

Everyone has a right to food that meets their needs.

Find support across Lewisham, including free or low-cost food options such as food banks, community meals, social supermarkets and pantries, as well as advice and wider financial support.

🥙 Find what’s right for you
📍 Get food support across Lewisham
🔗 Visit lewisham.gov.uk/cost-of-living to see what’s available

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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