1. Annual Report - 2021-2022

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    Healthwatch Redbridge 2021-2022 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  2. Integrated Care Systems - How the NHS is changing

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    How does the NHS in England work? and how it's changing...

  3. NHS North East London Polio Vaccination Update

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    NHS North East London are continuing to deliver the Polio booster vaccination for children aged 1 to 9

  4. Covid-19 booster extended to over 65s

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    People aged 65 and over are able to book their autumn Covid-19 booster, meaning five million more people can now to up their protection ahead of winter.

  5. New NHS online hub to help with NHS costs

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    With the cost of living crisis, we are aware that while the NHS is free, there are some things that patients need to pay for like prescriptions and dental costs. A range of support is available to eligible people to help with these.

  6. New arrangements for evening and weekend GP appointments

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    GP practices across north east London now provide appointments outside normal practice hours, to ensure patients can more easily get help when they need it.

  7. NHS Winter Vaccinations

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    COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. If you’re 50 years or over, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster. #GetBoosted



  8. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter, and get the care you need.

  9. NHS tummy troubles awareness campaign

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    NHS England is raising awareness of cancers in the abdominal area and urological cancers, and is encouraging anyone who has had tummy troubles such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or seen blood in their pee – to contact their GP.

  10. The Experience of Post-Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Redbridge, Havering and Barking & Dagenham joined together with the North East London Foundation Trust Long Covid service to hear the experience of local people who feel they have Post-Covid-19.

  11. Making Safeguarding Personal

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    Redbridge Safeguarding Adults Board asked us to hear from service users about the way they were cared for during a safeguarding review.

  12. Explaining Scarlet Fever and Strep A

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    Information from the NHS on what to do if your child is showing symptoms of Scarlet Fever or Strep A.

  13. What to do if you or someone else is unwell over the upcoming Bank 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.

  14. London Ambulance Service survey

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    Help Us Improve Emergency Care in London: Take Our Survey

  15. Winter vaccinations

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    Keep yourself and others safe this winter

  16. Cost-of-living health information support

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    Information on two health related schemes that may help patients with the cost-of-living crisis.

  17. Tell us about your experience of using Maternity services in Redbridge

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    If you have recently used Maternity services in Redbridge or surrounding North East London boroughs, tell us about your experiences to help improve services in the future.

  18. Spring Covid-19 vaccinations

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    Londoners aged 75 or over, or those with a weakened immune system, can book their spring Covid-19 vaccine. Those eligible can book at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination/, through the NHS App, or by calling 119.

  19. Go smoke free and save money with Redbridge Quits Smoking 

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    Did you know that you are three times more likely to stop smoking for good if you get professional help?

  20. Polio and MMR vaccine catch-up campaign

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    This week NHS England has announced the start of a London-wide catch-up campaign for polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 1 to 11 years old.

  21. Access your health records online

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    From the week of 15th May, patients at Barts Health (including Whipps Cross Hospital) can access their health record online through a portal called Patients Know Best.

  22. Volunteering Opportunity - be a patient voice on the London Clinical Senate

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    Patients, carers and members of the public sought to join the London Clinical Senate’s Patient and Public Voice (PPV) Group.

  23. London Ambulance Service

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    The London Ambulance Service invited Healthwatch across London to support the provision of input into its new organisational strategy for 2023-28

  24. Engaging with Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities in Redbridge: understanding experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccination

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    Healthwatch Redbridge were commissioned by NHS England to gather insights regarding Covid vaccine uptake from the Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities to inform their Autumn Booster campaign.

  25. The Big Conversation

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    In north east London, organisations working across health and care, including local government; the voluntary and community sector; the NHS and wider partners are working together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services.

  26. Maternity Choice

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    Maternity Choices Survey 2022-23. This project was additionally commissioned by North East London Local Maternity and Neonatal Service following the development of the Maternity Equity and Equality Action plan 2022.

  27. Healthwatch Redbridge 2022-23 Annual Report

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    Our 2022- 23 Annual Report is now available for download.

  28. Where to get a blood test – updated site information

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    Where to get a blood test in Redbridge.

  29. Get a free home test for hepatitis C

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    Hepatitis C testing kits are now available via the nhs website, free and confidential.

  30. World Suicide Prevention Day

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    In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, the Public Health Team, Redbridge, are encouraging everyone to take 20 minutes out of their day to complete the online Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) Suicide Awareness Training.

  31. Upcoming Mental Health Workshops

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    Next week is World Suicide Prevention Week. To mark this there are three free online workshops open to whoever wants to attend. Everyone is welcome!

  32. Wait well stay well website

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    Those waiting for hospital treatment can visit the Wait well, stay well website for support and advice on management of physical and mental wellbeing.

  33. Get your blood pressure tested

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    Residents can visit the public health team's mobile clinic on the dates below to to have their blood pressure tested and receive information on cardiovascular disease and lifestyle changes to help prevent high blood pressure.

  34. Get vaccinated. Stay Winter strong

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    This year it’s more important than ever for people at risk to get their free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster when they are invited by the NHS. The best time to get vaccinated is in the autumn, before the cold temperatures start.

  35. Grief Cafe

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    A safe space to share stories, hopes and fears about loss.

  36. Winter health advice

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    Healthwatch England have produced a number of helpful articles with information on how to get the most of health and care services this winter.

  37. Ask Your Pharmacist Week

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    It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October-6 November).

  38. The Big Conversation – BSL Users consultation

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    Healthwatch Redbridge was asked to support north east London Integrated Care System (NHS NEL) to listen to and involve diverse communities in responding to their ‘Big Conversation’.

  39. Healthwatch Redbridge's Community Network Fair a great success

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    On 10th October, we held our second Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network Fair. The Fair was held at Redbridge Institute who provided the venue and supported our event. The Fair was a great success with over 220 people participating.

  40. GP appointments available in north east London throughout the festive period

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    Doctors in north east London are reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.

  41. Women's Health Project

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    The government published a Women’s Health Strategy in 2022. One of the strategies commitments is to examine the effectiveness of a national campaign to encourage more women to take up cervical screening tests. Some national women’s health charities have found that uptake can be lower in minority ethnic women, or there can be specific barriers for women with disabilities.

  42. There's still time to get your winter vaccinations

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    Flu and Covid-19 can be life-threatening and spread more easily in winter when we are crowded together inside.

  43. Help with paying for your prescriptions

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  44. Accessing an interpreter when using the NHS

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    It is your right to have a trained interpreter to support you at each GP or hospital appointment. It is the responsibility of your healthcare provider (GP or hospital) to book an interpreter for you.

  45. More conditions can now be treated at pharmacies with Pharmacy First

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    Patients in England can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

  46. Eating well with Diabetes

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    Join Diabetes UK for an online event for people living with and affected by type 2 diabetes, plus healthcare professionals.

  47. Waiting for your test results? Save time and check online

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    From this week patients who are signed up to Patients Know Best can check their blood test results as part of an exciting new feature.