1. Unpaid carers in Redbridge asked to share feedback on care

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls for feedback from unpaid carers in Redbridge after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector.

  2. COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Pinpoints Community Concerns

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    In December 2020, the local health and social care organisation Healthwatch Redbridge (HWR), were made aware that some communities and individuals were expressing reluctance to being immunised with the newly developed COVID-19 vaccines.

  3. NEW SIGHT LOSS COUNCIL LAUNCHED

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    London now has a Sight Loss Council to advocate the needs of blind and partially sighted people and influence positive change in the capital.

  4. GP appointments available over the Christmas holidays

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    Knowing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help you get the treatment you need faster.

  5. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

  6. We are recruiting for a Projects Officer

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    We are recruiting for a Projects Officer

  7. Closer collaboration between BHRUT and the Barts Health group

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    The pandemic brought NHS organisations and partners across north east London more closely together than ever before in responding to Covid, for the benefit of our patients and residents.

  8. Temporary relocations of dermatology and gastroenterology services

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    Commissioners at North East London CCG have agreed to an urgent temporary relocation of two community services run by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT)

  9. A new Chief Executive for Queen’s and King George Hospitals

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    "We are pleased to announce that Matthew Trainer has been appointed as our substantive Chief Executive."

  10. Plasma donors needed in London - lack of awareness after 23 year gap

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    NHS Blood and Transplant is today (Wednesday, Jul 21) launching its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at its plasma donor centres in Croydon, Stratford and Twickenham. 

  11. New chair in common appointed at BHRUT

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group are delighted to announce the appointment of the Right Honourable Jacqui Smith as our new chair in common.

  12. Services affected by heavy rainfall at Whipps Cross

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    The heavy rainfall on 25 July flooded the basement at Whipps Cross Hospital, causing damage to the electrical system and a loss of power.

  13. One Place East produce a report on the impact the pandemic has had on adults with learning disabilities

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    Adults with a learning disability, their parents/carers have contacted One Place East during the first lockdown in 2020 to express their frustration and anger
    about their treatment during the crisis.

  14. Vaccinations: North East London Health and Care Partnership bulletin

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    The latest edition of the North East London and Health Care Partnership bulletin has been published, focussing on vaccinations...

  15. BHR Health and Care Academy Launch

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    This month saw the launch of the Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) Health and Care Academy. It aims to offer "rewarding" careers for residents in the three boroughs.

  16. CQC survey: ‘Very good’ overall experience of urgent and emergency care with improvements needed in other areas

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    Findings from a survey of more than 48,000 people who received urgent and emergency care in 2020 show an increase in the number who said their overall experience was ‘very good’. However, the results also reveal concerns among some about other issues

  17. Redbridge Carers Support Service: Job Vacancy

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    Working for Carers supports unpaid carers and former carers in London, who are aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment. Carers can access free support, which is tailored to meet individual needs.

  18. BHRUT: Closer collaboration

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group have produced a closer collaboration document that sets out how, by working together, they will deliver better, quicker and more effective access to service

  19. RedbridgeCVS: Job vacancy

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    As Volunteering Officer, you will help to create a vibrant and sustainable environment for volunteering in Redbridge.

  20. Press release: People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment .

  21. Job vacancy - Domestic cleaning staff - Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

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    Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering is seeking high quality domestic cleaning staff to work in older people’s homes to provide cleaning, shopping and laundry services.

  22. Job vacancy - Young Adult Carers Project Manager – Redbridge Carers Support Service

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    Redbridge Carers Support Service is recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join our team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  23. Job vacancy - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate - POhWER

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    We are looking for an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate to join our London team.

  24. Job vaccancy - Senior Engagement and Communications Advisor - CQC

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    This is a great opportunity to shape our comms and engagement activity as we develop how we oversee Local Authorities and Integrated Care Systems.

  25. "Whipps Won’t Wait"

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    Today I was at Whipps Cross Hospital to launch 'Whipps Won’t Wait,' a cross-party, cross-borough campaign to get a desperately needed new hospital for north-east London.

  26. Job vacancy - Young Adult Carers Project Manager – Redbridge Carers Support Service

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    Redbridge Carers Support Service is recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join its team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  27. Job vacancy - Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate - Stay Safe East

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    Stay Safe East is seeking to recruit an Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate to support and advocate for disabled survivors of domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse in London.

  28. NHS dentistry: We have co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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    We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  29. Healthwatch Rebridge nominated for a HW England Network Award

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    We're proud to be shortlisted in the national Healthwatch Network Awards 2021...

  30. CQC: Increased stability in social care and real collaboration across health and care key to mitigating risk of “tsunami of unmet need”

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year – the first of these reports to cover a full year of the pandemic.

  31. Getting more children the dental care they need sooner

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    Thousands of children suffering from painful teeth problems across London will get speedier access to dental surgery, thanks to the NHS’s new Project Tooth Fairy.

  32. Job vacancy - Second Line Support Technician -Dementia UK

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    Join DementiaUK as a Second Line Support Technician. Home-based with travel to the London office

  33. #WhippsWon'tWait - Petition

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    The #WhippsWontWait petition has been signed by thousands of people but as many people as possible are needed to get the government to respond.

  34. DeStress 2 – Poverty-related mental distress in primary care

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    UCL Partners are looking to recruit people for a mental health project, whose experience of seeking help with mental health issues via a GP practice has been adversely affected by their deprivation.

  35. Healthwatch Redbridge and Partners win National Award! - (Press release)

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    Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Winners announced

  36. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

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    On behalf of your local authority, Healthy Dialogues are writing a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) which looks at the health needs of the people who live in your area.

  37. Job vacancy - Head of Health and Wellbeing - RCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS looking for an inspiring and innovative leader to join the team as Head of Health and Wellbeing (Maternity Cover).

  38. COVID-19 – new variant

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    On Sunday 28 November the government announced new measures after cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant were found in the UK. 

  39. Social care: What is in the new plan?

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    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

  40. Job vacancy - Head of Community Development - RedbridgeCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS is looking for a creative and strategic leader to join the team as their Head of Community Development.

  41. Job vacancy - IT and Digital Manager - RedbridgeCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the team as their IT and Digital Manager

  42. Clinics providing jabs over the festive season

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    Redbridge Council is working with local GPs and health workers to run vaccination clinics over the Christmas period including on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.