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The Fight for Accessible Healthcare: RNID
Lack of communication support leaves sign languages users in the dark about their health conditions
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Have your say: Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment
Help make services better by having your say: London Borough of Redbridge want to hear about your experiences with local pharmacies.
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General Practice Across England: Report
A new report from the Institute for Government, partnering with the Nuffield Foundation looks at the variation in general practice performance across England.
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NHS given special stamps to cut late letters
A new Royal Mail NHS-specific barcode will support mail delivery teams to ensure NHS letters are delivered on time.
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Maternity Lead for the Queens (BHRUT) Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership
The Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership are looking for a Maternity Lead to help shape the future of maternity services provided by Queens Hospital.
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Barts Health NHS Trust: Video appointments
Utilising video appointments allows you to have your appointment with the care team, without the need for you to travel to the hospital.
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Men's Health Strategy for England - share your views
The Government has launched a call for evidence to inform the development of a men's health strategy for England. Share your ideas and insights…
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Have Your Say - Experiences with 999 or NHS 111 during pregnancy
Calling all women in Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering! Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are working with London Ambulance Service to…
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On the Frontline of the UK's Corridor Care Crisis: Royal College of Nursing
'Corridor care' and 'temporary escalation spaces' are terms used to describe treatment that occurs in inappropriate spaces such…
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Latest reports and publication

Enter and View: Beech Frailty Unit King George Hospital
Healthwatch Redbridge conducted an Enter and View at Beech Frailty Unit to speak with patients, relatives and carers to understand what works well within the ward and what could improve patient experience.
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Long COVID Impact on NHS Staff: Report
Healthwatch Redbridge’s latest report explores the impact of Long Covid on NHS staff, building on our previous collaboration with Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham and Havering. Many people with Post-COVID-19 syndrome feel isolated, anxious, and distressed, this research set out to understand the impact of Long Covid and the support that is available.
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