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GP practice services are available on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday (10 and 13 April) between the hours of 8am to 6.30pm.

The NHS in Greenwich and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases

Smokers in Greenwich are being encouraged to pair up with a loved one and "quit together" as part of a London-wide campaign to help them kick their habit

NHS Bexley and Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are working together to procure an organisation to deliver urgent care

More than 340 people attended the Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability Big Health Day that took place on 25 October – and have given positive feedback of their experience

On 29 January 2020, the OHSEL Board in public endorsed the SE London integrated care system response to the NHS Long Term Plan

Expert urgent community response teams will begin to be rolled-out by the NHS in south east London, starting from April 2020

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging women to attend their free NHS smear test to reduce the risk of cervical cancer

NHS England and Improvement has today announced that Richard Douglas CB has been appointed non-executive chair of South East London Integrated Care System (ICS)

Men in Greenwich are being urged to make a New Year commitment to help save lives across London – by agreeing to become a blood donor

Choose to be healthy this winter. Protect yourself, your friends and family with a flu jab today

Information about pharmacies in Greenwich this Bank Holiday

People in Greenwich are being urged to take simple steps to stay fit and healthy this winter – with a reminder that caring for yourself can also help the NHS

GPs in Greenwich are reminding people to use antibiotics responsibly to ensure they can still protect us when we need them

The six south east London CCGs have received approval to merge from 1 April 2020.

This October for Black History Month, we are celebrating Phyllis Iwowo who is 86 years-old and has worked for the NHS in Greenwich for 36 years – and is still working

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging people to "take time to talk" with their friends, colleagues and loved ones ahead of World Mental Health Day

A cancer-preventing HPV vaccine is being offered to boys aged 12 to 13 in Greenwich schools for the first time this September

The theme is 'Improving Quality and Person Centred Care'

IBD UK is a national organisation working for everyone affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Service users, carers and families are invited to celebrate the first joint Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability Big Health Day on Friday 25 October 2019

The Met Office have issued a Level 3 heat wave alert today

Public events planned to help improve and integrate local services and to develop local response to NHS Long Term Plan.

GP Practices are forming into Primary Care Networks (PCNs) serving the whole GP registered population of Greenwich.

The NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future.

South east London is first area in London to join NHS England and Improvement’s third wave of Integrated Care Systems.

Since October 2016 over 1,742 patients in Greenwich have been spared an avoidable visit to hospital thanks to the CCG's decision to pilot the use of innovative telephone technology delivered by Consultant Connect.

Patient Participation Week (10 to 15 June) aims to highlight the importance of patient participation in achieving excellence in care for all patients through Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)

Six local voluntary organisations that focus on the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and families have been awarded funding for 2019/20 from Greenwich Charitable Funds.

Patients in Greenwich at greatest risk of experiencing a stroke will receive targeted checks and treatment as part of a £9million national programme, NHS England announced today.

GPs in Greenwich are reminding people of the risks to health posed by sunburn and excess tanning as part of national Sun Awareness Week (6 – 13 May).

Pharmacists are experts in medicines who can help you and your family with minor health concerns. Pharmacy opening times will vary over the Easter break.

Every two minutes someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a very serious health condition that can cause long-term health problems.

Come and join the discussion on the future for Moorfields Eye Hospital.

#WhatWouldYouDo to improve health and care services in Greenwich Borough?

The South East London Treatment Access Policy deals with treatments and procedures for which restricted access criteria have been agreed

Greenwich and Lewisham CCGs have had legal directions related to quality of performance lifted by NHS England following significant improvements.

If you are feeling unwell this winter, don't wait for any concerns to get worse – speak to your local pharmacy team to get advice right there and then.

New online counselling service for 11-19-year olds now available across south east London

As the Christmas holidays approach it's important to remember that not all pharmacies will be open over the whole Christmas period.

People who need to see a GP or practice nurse urgently in Greenwich can book appointments on weekday evenings, weekends and bank holidays this winter

NHS Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are joining forces this year to urge residents to know where to go if they need medical help.

A workshop with the Nepalese community in December promoted awareness and discussion of cancer risks, prevention, signs/symptoms and NHS cancer screening programmes.

This winter there are more ways than ever for people in Greenwich to get healthcare and advice from GPs, practice nurses and other local healthcare services including pharmacies.

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging people, particularly those who think they might be at risk, to have a free HIV test.

This world COPD day, Greenwich GPs are urging those living with the condition to get their free flu jab.

On November 14, World Diabetes Day 2018, NHS Greenwich CCG joins partners around the world to highlight the impact of diabetes on our local community.

Over fifty women from the Nepalese community group heard how their contributions helped shape our new commissioning strategy.

A partnership made up of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham has been named as one of 17 to become ‘early adopters’ of specific elements of new local children safeguarding arrangements before they are established across the country.

From 1 October 2018, for the first-time, health care professionals will be able to refer people with Type 2 diabetes to Diabetes Book & Learn where they will be offered the choice of many diabetes education courses available across south London.

Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it's sometimes called seasonal flu. It's a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly.

Thousands of care home residents will benefit from an innovation designed to make emergency hospital visits safer and speed up discharge after health and care chiefs agreed to extend the innovative Red Bag scheme across the whole of south London.

Greenwich's 33,000 smokers[1] are being encouraged to "quit for your own good and the health of those around you" as the annual Stoptober campaign gets under way.

If you're worried about an urgent medical concern, you can now get help and advice online using your smartphone, tablet or computer.

The newly-launched Greenwich Commissioning Strategy: Transforming our Health and Care System 2018 to 2022 is now available online and as a summary version with Our Review of the Year 2017/18

On 18th June the Prime Minister set out a funding settlement for the NHS in England for the next five years.

Greenwich residents are warmly invited to NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group's Annual General Meeting (AGM).

NHS Greenwich CCG welcomed a new Clinical Chair, Dr Krishna Subbarayan at the Governing Body meeting on 5 September 2018.

1 in 10 children and young people in London have asthma but less than half of these have an asthma management plan or know how to use their inhaler correctly.

The six south east London Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have awarded a new contract for an Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) service to London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Cycle to work on Wednesday 15 August 2018 and join the UK’s biggest bike commuting event.

Bladder and kidney cancers can affect people of all ages but are most common in men and people over 50.

The geriatric assessment (frailty) service based at the Community Assessment Unit, Eltham is moving on Monday 30th July

The following GPs have been elected to serve as GP Members of the Governing Body of NHS Greenwich CCG

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has secured a rating of ‘Good’ in the CCG Improvement and Assessment Framework (IAF) ratings for 2017/18, published today by NHS England.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – the organisation which plans and buys most local health services – is inviting local people to be a part of their Big Conversation.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – the organisation which plans and buys most local health services – is inviting local people to be a part of their Big Conversation.

NHS Greenwich CCG today publish our Annual Report and Accounts for 2017-18

Carers Week, which runs from 11-19 June 2018, is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the vital contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

While the long weekend is an opportunity for rest and relaxation, it is important to know that if you do need medical help, the NHS is still on hand with advice and treatment.

NHS Greenwich CCG has reviewed the NHS England London Diabetes Clinical Network and NHS London Procurement Partnership's implementation guida

This year, Mental Health Awareness Week starts today, 14 May, with a focus on stress.

Greenwich GPs are encouraging local people to plan ahead for Ramadan ­to stay healthy and fast safely.

Information about the offer of a breast screen for women aged 70-79, May 2018

Find out the opening hours for local pharmacies in Greenwich over the two May bank holiday weekends.

This year, World Immunisation Week runs from 24-30 April and highlights the importance of vaccinating young children against diseases.

Know the symptoms and take steps to reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes – that's the message from Greenwich GPs this Diabetes Prevention Week 2018 (16-22 April).

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and GPs in Greenwich are reminding people that spotting bowel cancer early could save your life.

People in Greenwich are being encouraged to know where to go for healthcare in case they are taken ill or injured over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

QEH is currently experiencing high levels of demand. We are working closely with LG NHS Trust and the local NHS and social care system to reduce the pressure on the hospital and ensure that patients have access to the services they need.

People in Greenwich will receive better care thanks to work to join up two electronic care record systems used by health and care organisations across south east London.

View the results of the 2017 NHS staff survey.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) – the organisation which plans and buys most local health services – is inviting local people to join one of two Big Conversation workshops on Thursday 22 March 2018.

GPs are encouraging women in Greenwich to recognise the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to help improve diagnosis and save lives as part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2018 (1 - 31 March).

Help your child stay well by visiting a community pharmacy first for any minor health concerns – that's the advice to parents and carers from GPs in Greenwich.

Know the signs of stroke and act F.A.S.T. to save someone's life – that's the advice of GPs in Greenwich.

Local people in Greenwich are being asked for their views on proposals to reduce prescribing of some over the counter medicines.

'We can. I can' is the rallying cry of World Cancer Day on Sunday, 4 February, highlighting what we can do collectively and individually to tackle one of the biggest killers in the UK.

Greenwich CCG has now permanently appointed to several key senior management roles.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is going one step further to ensure that patients are at the heart of local commissioning decisions.

Diabetes services in Greenwich have been rated 'good' by NHS England.

People in Greenwich who need medical attention urgently are being reminded that help and advice is just one quick phone call away.

The Independent Inquiry for Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has launched The Truth Project.

Doctors in Greenwich are urging women to attend regular cervical cancer screening when invited by their GP practice to reduce their risk of developing the potentially fatal disease.

Local doctors are urging local people to 'Catch it. Bin it. Kill it.' to help prevent the spread of flu.

Flu and norovirus (the winter vomiting bug) are around in the community at the moment. Both are highly contagious, so please help us to protect our vulnerable patients by staying away from our hospitals if you're experiencing symptoms.

Health and care organisations across south east London are working to improve your care by connecting two successful electronic care record systems.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is working with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to encourage people to talk about organ donation and join the organ donor register.

Thousands of people in Greenwich will make New Year's resolutions this January and GPs across the area are encouraging everyone to think about making choices that will bring positive changes to their health.

Too much tipple with the turkey? Then sign up for Dry January and abstain from alcohol for the next month.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital is currently experiencing a very high level of demand. We are working closely with colleagues across the system to reduce the pressure on the hospital and ensure that patients have access to the services they need.

Greenwich's growing elderly population is benefiting from a new hospital unit that hard-pressed GPs can refer patients to easing pressure on practices and A&E.

NHS England has taken action to reduce inappropriate prescribing of 18 medicines which will improve health and save millions of pounds a year.

NHS England has today launched a public consultation on proposals to rein in prescriptions for some ‘over the counter’ products

Spare a thought for Greenwich GP Dr Eugenia Lee who is working on Christmas Day.

Pharmacist Abdale Ali will be up nice and early on Christmas Day to go to work.

If you're injured or taken ill over the Christmas and New Year period, there are many options available locally to help you get the care you need, when and where you need it.

Looking after your own health at home, or visiting your local pharmacy, could save you time and an unnecessary visit to your GP this winter.

Local people in Greenwich are being asked to play an important role in preventing antibiotic resistance as part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13-19 November).

Local doctors are urging residents who smoke to get the help they need to quit smoking this World COPD Day, Wednesday 15 November.

Our refreshed 2017/18 Local Transformation Plan for Greenwich represents the culmination of a period of extensive engagement with children, families and other organisations.

If you live, work or study in Greenwich, the Royal Borough of Greenwich is interested in hearing about your experience with local pharmacies.

The Community Assessment Unit based in Eltham Community Hospital is now open on weekends for referrals from local GPs.

​People in Greenwich who are most vulnerable to flu are being urged to protect themselves and their family this winter by having the flu vaccination.

NHS England will be awarding grants of up to £2,000 to a number of voluntary sector projects that showcase good practice around patient and citizen participation in healthcare.

NHS Greenwich CCG has welcomed a recent report by Healthwatch Greenwich highlighting the barriers to registration with local GPs faced by people in Greenwich, especially among those who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is raising awareness amongst women who are pregnant, planning to have a baby or have recently used maternity services in England of their right to choose the maternity care that is right for them.

Local people are reminded to give their views on national proposed guidance that suggests some items should not be routinely prescribed by GPs.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has developed an online animation which highlights a short series of safe and effective exercises older people can do on a regular basis to increase their muscle strength and reduce their likelihood of falling.

Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is joining more than 100 organisations across London to support Healthy Living Week which runs from September 25th – 29th.

Neil Kennett Brown joins NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group today as the new Managing Director with responsibility for day to day leadership of the organisation

You are warmly invited to "Celebrating Success in Primary Care" Fair and Annual General Meeting (AGM)

NHS England are running a consultation on Prescribing Guidance for CCGs. The consultation will be open for 3 months from 21 July until 21 October 2017.

Dr Ellen Wright, local GP and Clinical Chair of NHS Greenwich CCG today (11 September) announced the appointment of Andrew Bland as Interim Chief Officer of NHS Greenwich CCG.

NHS Greenwich CCG, in partnership with Bromley, Bexley and Lewisham CCG's have successfully secured a share of over £1.5 million funding from NHS England to recruit GPs from overseas.

Greenwich CCG is supporting the #AskAboutAsthma campaign calling for more consistent asthma care for children and young people in London.

Greenwich CCG's mental health team are looking to recruit someone who has used local Mental health services within the last three years help the team develop service improvements.

NHS England has today formally served legal directions on Lewisham and Greenwich CCGs in respect of the long standing performance problems with local urgent and emergency care services.

All are welcome to the our Commissioning Intentions Engagement Event

The hub, which launches Monday 21 August, will be managed by Care of the Elderly Consultants (geriatricians) to ensure that elderly patients get the right treatment in the right place.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today (17 August) published its report into Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust following the Trust-wide inspection carried out in March 2017.

We would like to invite you to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

The Greenwich Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service is up and running. The new community hubs and local providers offer support and treatment is available for patients who have musculoskeletal issues.

Here are some of groups that can help.

The hard work to tackle obesity in Greenwich has been recognised with the Best Practice award 2017 from the Association for the Study Of Obesity.

NHS England today published the 2016/17 ratings for the performance of CCGs nationwide.

Have you used Mental Health services in Greenwich?

It is estimated that about one in four over the age of 70 will get shingles.

Following the recent terrorist attacks, the NHS has developed support pathways for staff across NHS systems.

Interested in the future of your health and care services? Come to the Our Healthier Greenwich event.

Carers Week (12-18 June) is all about reminding people of the tireless dedication of carers and the positive impact of their thankless work.

Greenwich Mencap runs a range of support services for Adults and Children with learning disabilities and their families in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Pharmacists can advise you on minor ailments like sore throats, coughs and colds. A full list of pharmacies that are open on Monday 29 May available to view.

The Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Awareness Week takes place (14–20 May) with the aim of spreading the charity's core philosophy that life doesn't end where dementia begins.

Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. It's about thriving – not just surviving – when life challenges us with stresses and strains.

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust which provides mental health and community services in the London boroughs of Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich, was rated Good for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

The Public Consultation about changing access to planned surgery and some treatments has now ended.

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition characterised by a lack of dopamine in the brain caused by the death of nerve cells.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, Pharmacists can advise you on minor ailments like sore throats, coughs and colds. A full list of pharmacies that are open over the festive Bank Holidays is available.

NHS Greenwich CCG would like to reassure local people who may be concerned after reading The Sunday Times article 'Patients fear NHS Group may axe cataract surgery'.

Need to see a doctor over the Easter weekend? Doctors are available to Greenwich patients at our GP Access Hubs.

The next meeting of the patient’s forum for the London Ambulance Service: Monday 10 April 2017.

NHS Greenwich CCG has today (27 March 2017) confirmed that Circle Health are to manage and coordinate all musculoskeletal services in Greenwich for the next five years.

Public consultation into changing access to planned/elective surgery and certain specific treatments extended to 21 April 2017.

Greenwich residents registered with a local GP practice can now book or cancel appointments, access their medical records and order repeat prescriptions online!

You are warmly invited to Greenwich CCG's second Patient and Public Forum on 8th March from 2-5pm.

An extra meeting of the NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body will be held Wednesday, 22 February 2017.

Finding the right treatment for you, at the right time and place just got that much easier.

Tell us about your experiences and also find out about the latest developments in your local NHS on Tuesday 31st January 2017.

The adults scrutiny committee made a recommendation to NHS Greenwich CCG (GCCG) and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) to commission an independent impact assessment of awarding the MSK contract to Circle Health.

The Patient and Carers Forum is an opportunity for NHS Greenwich CCG to hear suggestions from the public on how future services can be shaped to best suit local people.

University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital are currently extremely busy, caring for large numbers of people who are seriously ill.

As of Wednesday 28th December, Bridges will accept terminally ill patients at their 10 bed Foxbury unit.

The CCG have recently awarded a three year contract for the provision of external audit to KPMG LLP, commencing April 1, 2017.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group urges local residents to prepare now for the Christmas and New Year festive season.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group and the Royal Borough of Greenwich have joined forces to speak out against plans by Coca-Cola to visit the borough as part of its national seasonal tour.

With the temperature dropping in recent weeks, autumn is well and truly upon us – which means that bugs like the flu are on the rise.

'Superbugs' becoming resistant to antibiotics is one of the biggest health challenges that we face. It is estimated that 10 million people could die from resistant superbugs worldwide every year by 2050 if we keep using antibiotics too much.

Greenwich CCG has been seeking to improve the quality of the MSK services available in Greenwich for some years now.

It’s that time of the year again and the world’s largest men’s health movement is gearing up for another worldwide assault on upper lips. Movember encourages young men to grow out their moustaches throughout November

Stoptober is back and is urging smokers to join in the challenge that saw over 215,000 participants take part in 2015. Visit the NHS Smokefree website to find out more.

Join us for fun activities, including acts such as Dynamix, Tai Chi demonstrations, and free professional workshops to help improve your wellbeing and that of your loved ones.

Thamesmead and Clover Walk In Centres are closing on 30 September 2016

Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group warmly invites you to help plan local healthcare services in Greenwich.

NHS Greenwich CCG’s AGM is an opportunity to find out about the progress made by your local health services over the past year and how together, we can build on our achievements in the coming year. We look forward to seeing you.​

​​​​​Do you live on the Horn Park estate? Or within the Middle Park & Sutcliffe ward?

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot for too long there are health risks. You can avoid feeling uncomfortable or unwell by making sure you are prepared for summer.

Dr Ellen Wright​, Clinical Chair of NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group today (1 July) announces the appointment of Jo Murfitt to succeed Annabel Burn as Chief Officer of Greenwich CCG.

An invitation to the CCG's Continuing Healthcare event

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group invites you to attend the Patient Reference Group (PRG) Su​mmit on 28 June

We all get stressed. Stress is normal. It's what you do to beat it that matters. This is the theme of Men's Health Week 2016 (13-19 June).

Greenwich GPs are encouraging local people to find out the truth about diabetes and what it’s like to live with the condition during Diabetes Awareness Week, which runs from 12-18 June.

​Many of us are looking forward to the long bank holiday weekend ahead – and GP’s in Greenwich are asking patients to make the most of the extra day off work by using the most appropriate NHS service if they need medical help or advice.

Apprenticeships for Primary Care in Greenwich is a joint initiative between Greenwich CEPN/CCG, Health Education England, GLLAB/RBG and JobCentre Plus.

The BMA has announced plans for junior doctors to take industrial action 26-28 April

GPs across Greenwich are calling on local residents to support Parkinson's Awareness Week between 18 and 24 April to help raise awareness of the condition and the support available across the Greenwich

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and GPs in Greenwich are reminding local people to ensure they take part in regular screening.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) can announce that North & East London Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU)

With Easter just around the corner, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is urging local patients to think before visiting their A&E department over the four day weekend.

NHS Greenwich CCG's Medicines Management team won the "Cost-effective Wound Management" award at this year's JWC awards.​​​

Public Health England (PHE) and The National Travel Health Network and Centre have been carefully monitoring the ongoing Zika virus outbreak

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging local residents to get 'heart smart' throughout February to reduce their risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in support of National Heart Month.

​The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is seeking views on its plans for the next five years as it develops its approach to regulation.

Waiting in those never-ending queues at A&E could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new health app recently launched across south east London.

After the general excesses of the festive period, it’s that time of year again when we’re all looking to kick off our New Year resolutions. Getting fit and eating more healthily top most people’s lists, but quitting smoking isn’t far behind.

Parents and carers know that it’s important to ensure their children don’t consume too much sugar. However, there are surprisingly large amounts of sugar lurking in everyday food and drinks.

Doctors in Greenwich are supporting Dry January’s ‘bid booze goodbye, keep January dry’ this year in order to raise awareness about excessive drinking.

If you need to go to your pharmacy over the festive period, please check to see which ones are open as times will vary in the lead up to Christmas and over New Year.

Greenwich residents are being asked to spare a thought for their local hospitals over the festive season, as doctors and nurses continue to provide round the clock care throughout one of the busiest times of the year

NHS GreenwichCCG has launched a new mobile and online service to help people in Greenwich to understand where they should go for treatment, especially when they need health care in a hurry or late at night or at the weekend.

The Greenwich Maternity Service Liaison Committee works in Greenwich to ensure mothers are getting the best services for themselves and their families. We are asking about about your experiences to help shape what is offered to future mothers.

World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December, this year the National AIDS Trust (NAT) is challenging people to rethink outdated stereotypes, challenge myths and be positive about HIV, with the 'Think Positive: Rethink HIV' campaign

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London and NHS England will meet in public on 10 December 2015.

The first World Antibiotic Awareness Week runs from 16-22 November 2015, and the Council and local GPs are asking local people to think twice before asking for antibiotics in the future.

NHS Greenwich CCG and Royal Greenwich are backing a national drive to help people stay well over the colder months. Last week, Public Health England and NHS England launched Stay Well This Winter

GPs are invited to apply for one of three Fellowship opportunities offered by NHS Greenwich CCG and Health Education South London. ​

We have had a number of queries today about the future of A&Es in south east London. The Our Healthier South East London programme Ddirector, Mark Easton, has provided the following statement.

Many of you will have seen recent coverage in national newspapers and radio and TV news, and in Pulse, of the story about GP referral incentives.

Our Governing Body members joined with partners and members of the public in the Gallery at The Woolwich Centre on 30 September 2015 to enjoy an evening of ‘Celebrating Success’.

More detail on ideas for improving health services in south east London has been released, and the public are being invited to give their views.

A decade of community determination and partnership-working between Eltham residents, NHS commissioners and providers, the Royal Borough of Greenwich and Eltham's MP

Around 26,000 calls are made to NHS 111 in south east London every month. And if you've used it, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) wants to know what you think of the service

Plan ahead and make sure you have enough medicines and use NHS services wisely if you have an urgent health problem over the August bank holiday weekend.

Residents in Royal Greenwich are warmly​ invited to the Annual General Meeting of NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group on Wednesday 30 September, from 6.30 to 8pm, at the Gallery, Woolwich Centre​, 35 Wellington Street, London SE18 6HQ.

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London* and NHS England will meet in public to discuss the planning, commissioning and contracting

NHS Greenwich CCG is pleased to announce the results of the election for the five GP executive positions on the Governing Body.

As the weather hots up, local GPs are joining with the Royal Borough of Greenwich’s public health team in encouraging people to make sure they protect themselves and their families in the heat – and to keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours.

Diabetes can sometimes feel like an uphill battle – but with the right help, information and care you can still get the most out of life.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group today publish our Annual Report and Accounts for 2014-2015

Around 26,000 calls are made to NHS 111 in South East London every month.

The pioneering work in Greenwich to integrate health and social care was in the spotlight today as Community and Social Care Minister Alistair Burt visited to hear

The major challenges facing health and social care in south east London have been outlined in an Issues Paper released by the area’s health commissioners.

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging people to find out how they can get involved in improving local health services during patient participation awareness week which runs between June 1 and June 6.

Ahead of the three day weekend, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging local residents to think before they visit A&E during the Spring May bank holiday. ​

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging residents to support dementia awareness week this month and help spread the word that life doesn’t end when dementia begins.

GPs in Greenwich are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week this month which runs from Monday 11 May to Sunday 17 May.

Here is a list of pharmacies in Greenwich that are open during the bank holiday period.​

Ahead of the May bank holiday weekend NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding local patients that A&E is for life-threatening illnesses only.

Do you look after a friend or relative with dementia?​ Come along to the Care Together event in Charlton.

​​From April 2015, the Care Act came into force. The Act, passed in 2014, has been described by Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb as "the most significant reform of care and support in more than 60 years,

Here is a list of pharmacies in Greenwich that are open during the bank holiday period.

From the first of April 2015 Thamesmead NHS Health Centre (4-5 Thames Reach, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0NY) will become an Urgent Care Centre and a GP Practice

With Easter just around the corner, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is urging local patients to think before visiting their A&E department over the four day weekend.

Today was a historic day for the new Eltham Community Hospital ​in more ways than one. The new hospital welcomed the first patients into the two intermediate care wards two weeks ago, and today we have celebrated the naming of these wards by local people.

The first patients have been welcomed to the two intermediate care wards at Eltham's new Community Hospital

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group and Greenwich Council are supporting Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.

GPs in Greenwich are urging people across the borough to take the first step in quitting smoking for good on No Smoking Day which takes place on Wednesday 11th March.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is wishing local people a very Happy and Healthy New Year in 2015 with the opening of the new Eltham Community Hospital.

Join us in a participatory workshop, so that we can design better health and care services together

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting Public Health England’s annual ‘Act Fast’ campaign which aims to highlight the common symptoms of stroke and mini strokes.

Do you look after a friend or relative who relies on your support? Come along to the Care Together event in Greenwich. Date: 12:30—16:30, Wednesday 18 February 2015

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting a new national campaign which aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of stomach cancer and cancer of the oesophagus.

Taking just 10 minutes each day to make tiny changes to your lifestyle can lower your risk of conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

Do you look after a friend or relative who relies on your support? Come along to the Care Together event in Woolwich.

From this month, parents can benefit from new tips and practical advice to help them reduce the amount of sugar their kids eat and drink during the day.

GPs in Greenwich are encouraging people in the borough to consider looking at the small lifestyle changes they can make to either prevent or address obesity during National Obesity Awareness Week 2015.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who use Oxleas services are asked help improve services for LGBT people with mental health needs by taking part in a consultation run by the Greenwich charity METRO.

Vote by 19 January 2015 on the names of the two wards in the soon to be opened Eltham Community Hospital.

For most, Christmas is a time for snuggling up on the sofa, relaxing at home and spending time with friends and family.

With the winter vomiting bug “norovirus” on the rise in the community, healthcare professionals at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are asking visitors to Lewisham Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital to help them protect patients from the virus.

Here is a list of pharmacies in Greenwich that are open during the festive Christmas and New Year period

Do you look after a friend or relative who relies on your support? Come along on: Friday 5 December 2014 At: St. Mary’s Community Complex, 180 Eltham High Street, SE9 1BJ From: 11:00—15:00

This December, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting Bowel Cancer UK's campaign urging men to ‘Be Brave, Don’t Shave’ and help beat bowel cancer with Decembeard.

In order to design services that best meet the needs of local people, we need feedback from people who use our services - this includes family members, carers, teachers in Greenwich.

The campaign to encourage residents to get flu safe for winter received a shot in the arm this week – from the Mayor of Royal Greenwich, Cllr Mick Hayes, who popped into a Greenwich clinic this week to have his jab.

People in Greenwich who think they may be at risk of having contracted the HIV infection are being encouraged to get a free test, with a series of promotional activities and advice sessions to mark Greenwich Sexual Health Week (24 November – 1 December)

A group of VIP guests have been invited to see, first-hand, the work of the new Eltham Community Hospital, which is being developed by construction giants Willmott Dixon.

​Do you know someone who provides unpaid support to a relative or friend in Greenwich? Or, if you are an unpaid carer, could you benefit from information and advice to support your caring role and to look after your mental health?

Self care week promotes the importance of being prepared this winter when seasonal illnesses are more frequent, by treating minor ailments and illnesses at home and seeking the advice of your pharmacist as a first port of call.

Movember - the worldwide moustache growing phenomena with comic appeal – returns this month with a serious message for men’s health.

To help ease pressure on accident and emergency (A&E) departments during the winter period, NHS Greenwich CCG is launching a 'Don't go to A&E' campaign for the second year.

The giant statues are part of an eye-catching NHS campaign to explain that people should only go to A&E when it is absolutely necessary.

The leading-edge integration work of Greenwich Coordinated Care (GCC) has been recognised nationally today as the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Health, visited Sherard Road Medical Centre in the Royal Borough of Greenwich

Dr Ellen Wright has been elected as new Clinical Chair of NHS Greenwich CCG

As winter approaches, it's now time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.



The Stoptober challenge returns this month. The 28-day stop smoking challenge saw nearly a quarter of a million people in England and Wales sign up to Stoptober last year, pledging to stop smoking for 28 days.

The charity Breast Cancer Campaign is asking people to help raise awareness of breast cancer as well as funds for life-saving research as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The opening of Greenwich Recovery College, an initiative dedicated to supporting people with mental health needs, is the central plank of Greenwich’s plans to commemorate World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October 2014).

NHS Greenwich CCG is the first NHS organisation to produce a new-style integrated report in accordance with the internationally recognised Integrated Reporting framework.

Greenwich residents and community representatives attending NHS Greenwich CCG's first AGM on Wednesday 24 September at Charlton House in Charlton helped give the stamp of approval to the first-ever integrated report produced by an NHS body.

Greenwich Coordinated Care, the borough's flagship programme to improve out of hospital care for the elderly and reduce emergency admissions, received a national boost as the Health Secretary visited Ferryview Health Centre in Woolwich.

We would like to invite you to attend the first Annual General Meeting of NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG

We are currently looking at the way our Child Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) work and how we could improve them. We would really appreciate if you have ever used the service if you could complete this short confidential online survey.

With the onset of summer, please familiarise yourself with the Heatwave Plan for England. The plan contains useful information for people of all ages.

​Over 17,000 local people joined the Army and Armed Forces veterans at Woolwich Barracks for Royal Greenwich's annual “Great Get Together” community festival on Saturday 28 June 2014.

Greenwich’s integrated system of health and social care – which is making services more responsive to local people while reducing hospital admissions and cutting costs – has won a top national award for innovation in social care.

Greenwich patients with complex needs are to benefit from a share of a £1.26 million pot from NHS England. This additional funding is to help with local innovative work that is bringing together local health and care services

We are delighted to share NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group's (CCG) first Annual Report and Accounts with you for 2013/14.

NHS Greenwich CCG is joining the Royal Borough of Greenwich, local charities, Children’s Centres, health groups, community organisations and local employers to put the spotlight on men’s health during Men's Health Week (9-15 June).

From 2 June 2014, you can continue using the current blood-testing service provided at QEH or you can choose to have your blood tested at a community clinic that is most convenient for you.

As part of the annual assurance process NHS England carried out a survey of CCG members and stakeholders, so that they and the CCG can monitor how well each CCG is engaging and communicating its work.

A range of free walking events will take place across the borough throughout the month of May as part of National Walking Month.

NHS Greenwich CCG publishes our report summarising progress in delivering co-ordinated care for residents with complex health and care needs in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

From April 2014, adults in Greenwich eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare will have a right to ask for a personal health budget (PHB). They may also request a direct payment (DP) for health care.

Greenwich residents will see improvements to urgent care services in the area after NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group, at a specially convened public meeting, voted to back plans aimed at making urgent care more accessible.

Royal Greenwich Coordinated Care has been awarded Gold in the Transformation in Heath and Social Care category at the Improvement and Efficiency Awards 2014.

NHS Greenwich CCG is gearing up to celebrate NHS Change Day on Monday 3 March 2014.

Following the recent Right Care, First Time public consultation, NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Governing Body will meet on 26 February 2014 to consider the consultation findings and make decisions.

Greenwich CCG is working in partnership with Greenwich council, local police and support groups to tackle violence and abuse in Greenwich. The Royal Greenwich Against Domestic Violence and Abuse campaign includes a number of new initiatives.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in England with around 41,500 diagnoses each year. Around a third of those cases are for women aged 70 or older. So know the signs and stay vigilant in checking for symptoms.

Winter is a busy time for the NHS and particularly A&E departments. Part of the reason is that many people go to A&E for treatment of common health problems when they could be much better off being treated elsewhere.

It is now available on our website. We hope this booklet that provides comprehensive symptoms and treatments that you can do at home, and when to seek further medical help, will be useful for you.

This consultation has closed. Thank you everyone who came to the Asda Superstore, Charlton on 23 January 2014.

Please note this consultation has closed. Thank you everyone who came to General Gordon Square in Woolwich on 18 January 2014.

Greenwich residents aged between 40 and 74 are being encouraged to take up their NHS Health Check when invited.

NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is today announcing that it is extending the Right Care, First Time public consultation on urgent care services until 31 January 2014.

A significant improvement to local healthcare in Greenwich has been agreed with contracts being signed for the new Eltham Community Hospital (ECH).

The message from NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group this winter is ‘Keep calm and look after yourself’.

18 November 2013 - NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting Self Care Week 2013, which runs from 18 - 24 November. This year's theme is "Self Care for Life - Take Control".

11 November 2013 - NHS Greenwich CCG is encouraging people in the borough to get involved in a public consultation on urgent care to ensure people get the right care, first time.

1 November 2013 - A trailblazing project in Greenwich that provides ‘joined up’ health and social care to local people has been selected by the Government to showcase new ways of delivering coordinated care

28 October 2013 - 5 -12 November is 'Ask Your Pharmacist' week, and the NHS across Greenwich is using the opportunity to encourage more people to make the most of their local chemist.

15 October 2013 - Every year, around 16,600 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer. Around 7,500 people die from bladder or kidney cancer in England each year, but this needn't be the case.

1 October 2013 - As winter approaches, it's now time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.

The Greenwich Healthy Living Service is a one-stop shop offering information and guidance on healthy lifestyle choices.

GPs, pharmacies and a dental surgery join QEH in providing blood-testing and blood-clotting services

Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have today announced the appointment of Andrew Bland as their single Accountable Officer.

​Each year our CCG takes part in the NHS staff survey. The survey measures staff satisfaction within our organisation based on a number of different areas including training, learning and development, appraisals and teamwork, respect and value at work.

NHS Greenwich CCG is delighted to announce that it has maintained a ‘Good’ rating in its annual assessment by NHS England for 2018/19.

People are reminded to stock up on repeat prescriptions before the Bank Holiday weekend (24 to 26 August).