News and reports

It's National Volunteers' Week, 1st-7th June and what better time than to thank all of our brilliant volunteers!

Maternity Choice and Post-Covid-19 NHS staff projects

The Wellbeing Hub Launched at Redbridge Central Library on Tuesday 16th May.

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.

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.

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

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.

Healthwatch Redbridge were pleased to fund the Black Woman Kindness Initiative Community Day event. This was made possible through our Community Cash Fund, a fund available to members of our Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network.

We have a couple of projects currently underway: Maternity Choices and engaging with rough sleepers at The Welcome Centre.

Last year we undertook a survey into people's experiences of Post-Covid-19 syndrome (formerly known as Long-Covid). We produced a report and our findings were shared with GPs across Redbridge.

We are keen to understand how the rising cost-of-living is having an impact on your physical and mental health and whether it is affecting your ability to access health and social care and maintain a healthy life.

Healthwatch Redbridge is celebrating its continued success in securing a new long-term contract for up to five years.