Healthwatch Redbridge responds to recent announcements made about the future of the Healthwatch network in the national press and the importance of independence and transparency.
Recent reporting highlights the strain on frontline services, reinforcing the need for early intervention, prevention, and support embedded in everyday community settings.
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.
New poll of 2,579 adults highlights ADHD diagnosis can change people’s lives, giving them a better understanding of themselves, improving their wellbeing and self-esteem, and managing finances. Yet long waits for assessments put people with suspected ADHD off seeking professional care.
Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies.
Being part of a community can make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our mental health. We’re lucky to be part of a community as rich as Redbridge, let’s celebrate it.
Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?
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 to help inform the strategy.