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"I immediately thought about my mum." - What does it mean to be a Healthwatch volunteer
Thanks to the fantastic dedication and commitment of our volunteers to improving care, we can better understand what is working and what needs improving in our community.
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The “choice gap”: do patients get the choices they want from GP care?
New Healthwatch research shows how important choice is to people when it comes to their care, and makes recommendations to help ensure they get those choices.
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Healthwatch Redbridge reflects on a year of championing change
Healthwatch Redbridge look back on a year of tackling health inequalities, using our independence to act as a critical partner to services.
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Is your child protected? Find out about measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations
The recent death of a child from measles in Liverpool has brought renewed focus on the importance of childhood vaccinations. In response, Redbridge Council is reminding parents and carers about the importance of ensuring their children are protected…
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Mental Health Crisis in A&E Underscores Urgent Need for Community-Led Support
Recent reporting highlights the strain on frontline services, reinforcing the need for early intervention, prevention, and support embedded in everyday community settings.
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Loneliness: Let's talk about it
Feeling lonely is completely normal. Whether you're scrolling through social media, sitting on your own, or even surrounded by people, loneliness can still affect you. It’s nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of. Let’s talk about it.
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"Wonder. Humbled. Amused. Impotent. Thankful. Sadness." What does it mean to be a Healthwatch volunteer?
Thanks to the fantastic dedication and commitment of our volunteers to improving care, we can better understand what is working and what needs…
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Women in Redbridge want person-centred care
Local women across the borough have spoken up about their experiences accessing life-saving cervical screening.
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Trans and non-binary people face hurdles at every stage of primary care
Healthwatch research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.
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Latest reports and publication

Enter and View: Beech Frailty Unit King George Hospital Follow-up
Healthwatch Redbridge conducted an Enter and View at Beech Frailty Unit to follow up on recommendations made and to understand the impact this was having on patients.
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Women's Health: Cervical Screening Report
Our report unpacks local women's experiences of cervical screening and sets out key recommendations for services and community organisations to ensure more women access this life-saving care.
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