"A lot of carers face a loss of identity and a loss of self – because it’s all about the person you’re caring for," says Amy*, 29, whose caring role began at 18 when her younger brother developed a ...

Children who care for a sick parent could be about to lose a charity that has provided counselling in Lewisham for more than 30 years. Carers Lewisham, based in Forest Hill, will soon launch an ...

A Lewisham carer has earned a British Empire medal for his work supporting other carers and raising awareness of what they do. Matthew McKenzie, a Carer Ambassador at Cygnet Health Care, was nominated ...

"I have used my pain for purpose," says Jade Barnett, who at 15 entered the care system and was moved 260 miles from her home in south-east London. Ms Barnett, 24, from Lewisham, now supports young ...

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In 2004, Lewisham was falling well below the national average for the percentage of its care leavers going into education, training or employment. With only 27.4 per cent doing so, it was clear that ...

Lewisham has increased the percentage of looked-after children remaining in stable placements at a faster rate than the national average. Lewisham has increased the percentage of looked-after children ...

Lewisham Healthcare NHS Trust will work with Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Greenwich from 1 October A merger between two south-east London health trusts has been approved. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt ...

A Lewisham carer has earned a British Empire medal for his work supporting other carers and raising awareness of what they do. Matthew McKenzie, a Carer Ambassador at Cygnet Health Care, was nominated ...