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  • Royal Borough of Greenwich celebrates International Day of Disabled People

    Published: Monday, 28th November 2022

    To mark International Day of Disabled People on Saturday 3 December, the Royal Borough of Greenwich and its partners are offering a range of events and services.

  • The Royal Borough of Greenwich urges the Government to take urgent steps to prevent a refugee housing crisis

    Published: Thursday, 20th October 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has today called on the UK Government to act urgently to help Ukrainian guests facing homelessness.

  • Royal Greenwich launches new Carers’ Strategy

    Published: Wednesday, 12th October 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has launched its new Carers' Strategy to help provide carers within Royal Greenwich with access to the right support for their vital role.

  • Drop-in healthcare available again for Horn Park residents    

    Published: Tuesday, 6th September 2022

    Horn Park residents will once again be able to access drop-in healthcare on their estate as the Source reopens after a six-year closure.

  • Ukrainian welcome event at the Town Hall

    Ukrainian Refugees Welcomed to Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 1st August 2022

    Friday 22 July saw Woolwich Town hall decked out in blue and yellow to honour the Ukrainian Refugees who have made it to our borough over the last six months. 

  • Refugees are welcome in Royal Greenwich!  

    Published: Tuesday, 21st June 2022

    June 20-26 marks Refugee Week, an annual festival celebrating the amazing contributions of refugees, and the theme for 2022 is ‘healing’.   

  • We've launched a consultation on day opportunities for people with learning disabilities

    Published: Friday, 7th January 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking for your thoughts on a new model for day opportunities for residents with learning disabilities.

  • Royal Greenwich carers’ pay boosted five months ahead of new London Living Wage

    Published: Tuesday, 21st December 2021

    Hundreds of carers in the Royal Greenwich will be paid the new London Living Wage (LLW) five months ahead of it coming into effect.

  • Close to 5,000 people vaccinated at Charlton Athletic Football Club this weekend 

    Published: Monday, 20th December 2021

    Thousands of residents swapped the last-minute Christmas shopping dash for COVID-19 boosters and vaccines on Saturday and Sunday in Royal Greenwich. 

  • Vaccination at The Valley

    Get set for Christmas – get boosted (and vaccinated) at The Valley!

    Published: Wednesday, 15th December 2021

    Due to popular demand, we have increased our capacity to boost and vaccinate even more residents before Christmas – so book now to secure your slot!

  • Greenwich Together for Winter is here to help residents over the coming colder months

    Published: Tuesday, 9th November 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich and its partner organisations offer a range of services and support available to residents who might be struggling over the winter period.

  • Royal Borough of Greenwich signs up to once-in-a-lifetime international Declaration at COP26

    Published: Saturday, 6th November 2021

    Royal Borough of Greenwich has signed The Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration, reiterating the council’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency.

  • Rebuttal to adult social care article

    Published: Friday, 5th November 2021

    Rebuttal to adult social care article

  • A large group of people attending the event

    Royal Greenwich residents celebrate achievements of 100 Day Challenge

    Published: Friday, 1st October 2021

    Last month, residents gathered to celebrate what they had achieved during the 100 Day Challenge, an initiative to co-produce improved day opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

  • LHWA Achievement badge

    We've been awarded a London Healthy Workplace Award

    Published: Thursday, 23rd September 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is very proud to have received a London Healthy Workplace Award (LHWA), an award led by the London Mayor’s Office and supported by Public Health England. 

  • Grab a jab in Greenwich Park this weekend!

    Published: Friday, 3rd September 2021

    Anyone aged 16 and over can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 – and what better place to do it than sunny Greenwich Park?  

  • Cllrs Denise Scott-McDonald and Mariam Lolavar sorting donations for refugees

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich calls on the UK Government to provide immediate support to Afghan refugees

    Published: Wednesday, 1st September 2021

    Cllrs. Danny Thorpe and Denise Scott-McDonald, have written directly to Robert Jenrick, MP, expressing the need for urgent support for Afghan refugees.

  • Our statement on donations for refugees from Afghanistan

    Published: Friday, 27th August 2021

    Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich​, said:  

  • Screenshot of an online meeting showing people on camera

    Who gets funding? Local communities decided!

    Published: Friday, 30th July 2021

    211 Royal Greenwich residents took part in the Community Voting Day on Saturday 17 July.

  • Picnic and Pfizer - both in Greenwich Park this Sunday!

    Published: Thursday, 15th July 2021

    Getting the COVID-19 vaccine means you can get back to doing all the things you’ve missed, as soon as possible.

  • We applaud all unpaid carers in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 7th June 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich wants to raise the visibility of and celebrate the amazing work that unpaid carers do across the borough and the nation this Carers’ Week (7 to 13 June).

  • Fun and Fitness for adults with learning disabilities

    Published: Tuesday, 11th May 2021

    A new exercise programme for 64 adults with learning disabilities is being run following a successful funding bid by the Greenwich Community Learning Disability Team (part of Oxleas Foundation Trust).

  • Carers virtual cuppa

    New digital service extends online support for carers

    Published: Tuesday, 4th May 2021

    Residents who look after a family member, a friend or a neighbour are now able to connect with others and access support online.

  • Community voting event champions outstanding local projects

    Published: Wednesday, 7th April 2021

    More than 440 people registered, and more than 250 community-minded people joined a special Community Champion Zoom Voting Day on 27 March, to vote for the local projects they felt passionate about.

  • Co-designing learning disability services in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 12th March 2021

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to listening to local people in shaping their area and the services they receive, seeking to make the most of available opportunities, improving provision

  • Project Hope

    Project Hope JustGiving page launched

    Published: Tuesday, 26th January 2021

    A new Project Hope JustGiving fund has been launched by Charlton Athletic Community Trust to raise money to go towards supporting local NHS staff and patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich

  • Greenwich Together for Winter breakfast bags

    People and communities pull out all the stops for Greenwich Together for Winter

    Published: Thursday, 7th January 2021

    Ensuring our children receive a healthy meal at this difficult time when so many have been impacted by COVID with loss of income and security for families, has been a key element of the Royal Borough

  • Communication

    Get Championing!

    Published: Tuesday, 17th November 2020

    We’re seeking community spirited people to join a team of champions in helping to share key information and advice about coronavirus.

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe at the Abery Street testing centre

    Keeping Greenwich Safe Through Test and Trace

    Published: Thursday, 12th November 2020

    “Just like the first lockdown, it’s really important that people know help is available whenever they need it," said Cllr Danny Thorpe.

  • Heart n soul design activity at the hub

    Improving health and care services for people with autism and learning disabilities 

    Published: Tuesday, 10th November 2020

    From January 2021, the Royal Borough of Greenwich will be working with Oxleas NHS Trust and Heart n Soul on a new project.

  • Help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 21st October 2020

    Share your current views and experience to help shape Adult Social Care in Greenwich for the future.

  • New coronavirus testing centre opens in Eltham

    Published: Sunday, 18th October 2020

    Tested has just got easier with the new COVID-19 testing Centre at the University of Greenwich’s Avery Hill campus.

  • Let’s keep Greenwich safe

    Published: Friday, 25th September 2020

    This winter we all need to do our bit to keep Greenwich safe.

  • We must keep on protecting eachother

    New social distancing rules from 14 September

    Published: Friday, 11th September 2020

    The government has announced new social distancing rules, effective from Monday 14 September, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Healthier Greenwich Alliance logo

    Help shape the Health and Care Services Recovery Plan

    Published: Thursday, 10th September 2020

    We’re calling on residents throughout Royal Greenwich to help shape the Health and Care Services Recovery Plan by telling us what you think about Greenwich’s health and care services.

  • Today in the Day to stop smoking

    I stopped smoking to give me and my baby the best chance

    Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020

    "The Stop Smoking Specialist phoned me twice a week and sent motivational texts which helped keep me on track."

  • Today in the day to stop smoking

    Quitting smoking was easier than I thought

    Published: Friday, 31st July 2020

    “I was surprised how much easier it was to stop than I expected. The Stop Smoking Specialist was brilliant and very supportive, and we spoke once a week.”

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe at QEH pathology dept

    COVID-19: The importance of testing

    Published: Tuesday, 14th July 2020

    We are supporting and protecting the most vulnerable residents in Royal Greenwich.

  • Shielding bubble

    Shielding guidance to be relaxed in stages from today

    Published: Monday, 6th July 2020

    As COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall, it’s great news for over two million clinically extremely vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Published: Monday, 2nd March 2020

    On the day that Boris Johnson says the NHS is well-prepared and the government will "stop at nothing" to fight coronavirus (COVID-19)...

  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

    Published: Tuesday, 4th February 2020

    How to prevent the spread of Coronavirus

  • The Campaign to End Loneliness

    Do you really listen?

    Published: Friday, 17th January 2020

    A ‘chatty bench’ will be coming to Woolwich Library on Thursday 23 January to celebrate the publication of Kate Murphy’s book You’re Not Listening and kick off conversations about reading.

  • Greenwich Sexual Health Week

    Greenwich sexual health week 2019

    Published: Wednesday, 27th November 2019

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich have teamed up with METRO Charity to encourage all residents to think about their sexual health during Greenwich Sexual Health Week 2019.

  • National HIV Testing Week 2019

    National HIV Testing Week and Greenwich Sexual Health Week 2019

    Published: Friday, 15th November 2019

    National HIV Testing Week kicks off this Saturday 16 November and there are more ways than ever to test in the borough

  • Flu Vaccines

    Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2019

    Have you had your flu vaccination this year? Flu is unpredictable and can be serious and even deadly for older adults, very young children, and people with underlying health conditions.

  • A white man in a blue shirt standing next to a smiling black woman who's wearing black glasses and a red blouse. They are both standing outside the artFix cafe in Woolwich.

    Become dementia inclusive this World Alzheimer’s Month

    Published: Wednesday, 11th September 2019

    As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, we're encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to become more aware and accommodating of the needs of people with dementia.

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich receiving blood pressure check in Woolwich

    Blood pressure campaign celebrates its 10,000th check

    Published: Tuesday, 27th August 2019

    Our Be Sure of your Blood Pressure campaign has successfully reached its target of 10,000 free blood pressure checks for local residents.

  • Cllr Averil Lekau with the service

    UNICEF recognise that our local families are benefitting from high quality breastfeeding and infant nutrition support

    Published: Wednesday, 3rd April 2019

    The awarding of UNICEF's Baby Friendly accreditation to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Children’s Centres for a second time has shown that families in the borough are benefitting from good support.

  • No need to be alone this Christmas - here's what's open and when

    Published: Monday, 10th December 2018

    Christmas is great if you're surrounded by friends and family, but more and more people are finding themselves alone during the festive season.

  • Greenwich Sexual Health Week 2018: get tested!

    Published: Monday, 3rd December 2018

    The Royal Borough and METRO Charity encouraged residents to think about sexual health and get tested during Greenwich Sexual Health Week (24 November to World AIDS Day on 1 December).

  • TV star Arabella Weir celebrates Royal Greenwich Shared Lives

    Published: Wednesday, 21st November 2018

    Actress and author Arabella Weir has made a film with two Greenwich women to help celebrate a home-based adult care scheme in the Royal Borough.

  • Royal Greenwich tops the good food table for two years in a row

    Published: Wednesday, 7th November 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is top of the 'Good Food for London' league table, for the second year running, through its work to help residents to eat healthily and combat poor nutrition.

  • Help make Royal Greenwich even safer and friendlier for people with a learning disability

    Published: Monday, 22nd October 2018

    Living with a learning disability can change how people experience everyday things. It is easy to feel scared or nervous when out in the community, but hard to know where to go for help.

  • Royal Borough hosts events to keep adults safe in the community

    Published: Monday, 22nd October 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking residents to be extra vigilant this November for Safeguarding Adults Month.

  • Free flu jab for residents

    Published: Monday, 15th October 2018

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

  • Quit smoking this Stoptober with the right support for you

    Published: Tuesday, 2nd October 2018

    This month Royal Greenwich is supporting Stoptober, the national campaign to encourage smokers across the country to quit the habit for 28 days and beyond.

  • Blood Pressure roadshow returns to Royal Greenwich

    Published: Wednesday, 5th September 2018

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and The British Heart Foundation for the 'Be Sure of your Blood Pressure' roadshow.

  • Learn how to Train Like A Jedi at Royal Greenwich's free summer roadshows

    Published: Monday, 13th August 2018

    The Council is funding free roadshows across the borough, until 1 September, where kids will be able to pick up a free Train Like A Jedi pack.

  • Restrictions on the 'crack cocaine' of gambling welcomed

    Published: Tuesday, 29th May 2018

    The Royal Borough welcomes restriction on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs).

  • Faith inclusion work helps change attitudes towards disabilities

    Published: Thursday, 24th May 2018

    Leaders from a range of faith groups learned how to make their services more inclusive.

  • Virtual reality set to bring dementia to life at free event

    Published: Wednesday, 9th May 2018

    Experience what dementia is like for yourself at an event to mark Dementia Action Week.

  • Hefty fine for business caught selling illegal tobacco

    Published: Tuesday, 24th April 2018

    An illegal tobacco haul of almost 3,000 illicit cigarettes has led to a business being fined £7,550.

  • New Live Well Greenwich service offers advice in person, on the phone or online

    Published: Friday, 9th March 2018

    Residents can now get support in the way that best suits them.

  • Get advice on your drinking with free online alcohol tool

    Published: Thursday, 1st February 2018

    Understand your alcohol intake and what it means for your health by using the Royal Borough of Greenwich's new free online tool.

  • Quit smoking for good with the Greenwich Stop Smoking roadshow

    Published: Wednesday, 24th January 2018

    The roadshow is touring the borough over the next seven weeks.

  • New look for Local Offer website

    Published: Friday, 22nd December 2017

    The updated website is even more accessible for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and professionals.

  • Ban on sugary drinks to help tackle obesity

    Published: Monday, 18th December 2017

    The Royal Borough has announced its latest initiatives to drive down obesity.

  • Get tested during Greenwich Sexual Health Week

    Published: Thursday, 16th November 2017

    Residents can get a free and confidential sexual health screen and HIV test.

  • Help improve local pharmacies by sharing your views

    Published: Thursday, 26th October 2017

    Complete our short survey about your experiences with local pharmacies.

  • Residents urged to sign organ donor register

    Published: Monday, 23rd October 2017

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich is urging residents to sign up to the organ donor register to help save more lives.

  • Blood Pressure roadshow makes staying healthy easier

    Published: Tuesday, 17th October 2017

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with Charlton Athletic Community Trust for the 'Blood Pressure - Be Sure' roadshow.

  • Special needs and disabilities progress praised in report

    Published: Tuesday, 19th September 2017

    Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission highlighted the success following an inspection in July.

  • You can help improve adult social care in the Royal Borough

    Published: Tuesday, 12th September 2017

    Have your say in developing and improving adult social care by joining the focus group.

  • Reduce the Strength campaign given a boost

    Published: Thursday, 24th August 2017

    A campaign day was held on Friday 18 August in Trafalgar Road, Greenwich.

  • People with learning disabilities invited to special event

    Published: Monday, 17th July 2017

    The first 'Have Your Say' day was held at Charlton House on 10 July.

  • Neglect Matters campaign launches

    Published: Monday, 19th June 2017

    The campaign tackles neglect, the most common form of child abuse.

  • Become a carer during Shared Lives week

    Published: Monday, 12th June 2017

    Provide life-changing support for vulnerable adults within your own home.

  • Celebrate our outstanding care homes

    Published: Wednesday, 7th June 2017

    Free events are taking place on Friday 16 June for the national Care Home Open Day.

  • Dementia Awareness Week marked with free event

    Published: Thursday, 4th May 2017

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich event takes place on Wednesday 17 May 2017.

  • Prison for nurse caught stealing from elderly clients

    Published: Friday, 3rd March 2017

    The former NHS nurse pleaded guilty to stealing in excess of £13,000.

  • Fraudster sentenced to 18 months in prison

    Published: Friday, 3rd March 2017

    The 54 year old woman from Broadstairs was found guilty of multiple fraudulent acts.

  • New campaign launched to raise awareness of self injury

    Published: Wednesday, 1st March 2017

    Updated information and advice hub goes live on World Self Injury Awareness Day.

  • Find out what you can treat with antibiotics

    Published: Friday, 11th November 2016

    Antibiotic Awareness Week takes place between 14 to 20 November 2016.

  • Milestone figure reached for health champions

    Published: Thursday, 3rd November 2016

    The Royal Borough has become the first local authority in London to train a thousand local health champions.

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