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

    News -

    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: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  3. COVID-19 Vaccine survey - Report

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    In December 2020, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, Healthwatch Redbridge was made aware some communities and individuals were expressing a reluctance in having the vaccination. This was particularly reflected within BAME communities.

  4. GP Websites throughout Covid - Report

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    Throughout the Covid pandemic, our signposting service has received many queries as to how patients can contact their GP practice online as they have not been able to visit in person due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

  5. 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.

  6. What to do if your loved one dies

    Advice and Information -

    Losing a loved one is difficult at any time, but with so many changes to our usual customs, this can feel even harder.

  7. Highlighting Heroes

    Blog -

    Who are your local heroes?
    We would like to hear from you.

  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. Annual Report - 2020-2021

    Report -

    Healthwatch Redbridge 2020-2021 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  10. Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    As the situation with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is ever-changing it’s important that you stay informed with latest advice and information from official sources.

  11. Local support

    Advice and Information -

    A number of local organisations available to help Redbridge citizens

  12. 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.

  13. 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...

  14. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    The NHS is working hard to get people the care they need. But we know you might not be getting enough support to manage your health while you wait. That’s why we want to hear your experience so we can help the NHS improve support for people like you

  15. Long COVID in Redbridge – a new project planned

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    Healthwatch Redbridge is planning a project to hear and present the perspectives of service users in Redbridge who experience symptoms of Covid-19 for far longer than would be expected.

  16. Supportive group workshops for those experiencing a Covid-19 bereavement

    Advice and Information -

    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting Supportive Well-Being Covid-19 Group Workshops for those who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  17. Online well-being workshops for those experiencing Covid-19 related losses

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    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting a series of Bereavement Well-Being Workshops via Zoom to support members of the community who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

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

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    Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Winners announced

  21. 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. 

  22. 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.

  23. Board meeting minutes - 16th December 2021

    Report -

    Take a look at what was discussed in our January Board Meeting by downloading the document below.