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Greenwich Mental Health Carers Forum – September 2026 Update

By Matthew McKenzie – Chair of the Greenwich Mental Health Carers Forum

Welcome to the September update of the Greenwich Mental Health Carers Forum, held on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

This month, we welcomed representatives from Greenwich Carers Centre, the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Healthwatch Greenwich and Greenwich Mental Health Hub, alongside unpaid carers.

Our discussion explored the future of carer support in Greenwich, difficulties accessing respite, support available through the Mental Health Hub, and how carers’ feedback can influence services.

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Supporting Unpaid Carers: Greenwich Carers Forum – Mental Health Event

On Wednesday 26th March, I had the pleasure of attending and representing Carers UK along with Greenwich Carers MH carers grouos. This was at the Greenwich Carers centre – Carers Forum – Mental Health event.

The event was held in the building and then in a beautiful garden setting surrounded by passionate individuals and organisations all focused on supporting unpaid carers. As someone who’s deeply involved in carer advocacy, this was more than just an information stall, it was a moment to connect, empower, and share resources that can make a real difference in someone’s life.

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