News and reports

Researchers at Keele University are carrying out an important study into how osteoporosis affects people's wellbeing – and they need to hear from people with lived experience.

Saint Francis Hospice has officially opened its newly refurbished ward, with the ribbon cut by Health Secretary Wes Streeting on his third visit to the hospice since the project began.

What happens when you create a truly safe, culturally competent space and simply ask people what they need? The answer, it turns out, is that people show up — and keep coming back.

The Togetherness Café, delivered by Blossom Group ASA CIC with support from Healthwatch Redbridge's Community Cash Fund, ran over 10 weeks in Redbridge, bringing together residents from South Asian, African, and Afro-Caribbean communities to connect, share experiences, and access practical health and wellbeing support.

Digital access is no longer just a luxury, it is a fundamental part of staying independent and managing our health. However, for residents with sight or hearing loss, inaccessible technology can often lead to isolation and delayed care.

Healthwatch Redbridge is proud to share the final report from a project we funded, delivered by Sensory Specialists Ltd. Over six months, this initiative provided tailored, hands-on digital training to individuals with sensory impairments across our borough.

You may have noticed that your NHS appointment reminders look a little different.

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has officially transitioned to a new digital system via the DrDoctor platform. This change is designed to make it easier for you to manage your care, reducing the risk of lost post and making the process more environmentally friendly.

Healthwatch Redbridge is sharing the latest guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the NHS following reports of a number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent.

Healthwatch Redbridge has noted the announcement that Matthew Trainer, Chief Executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), will be leaving the Trust in the coming months to take up a new role at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We would like to thank Matthew for his dedication and leadership during his five-year tenure. Throughout this time, Healthwatch Redbridge has worked closely with Matthew and his team to ensure that the patient voice remains at the heart of hospital improvements.

Healthwatch Redbridge has responded to the publication of the Interim Report into maternity and neonatal provision in England, led by Baroness Amos describing its findings as “sobering but sadly unsurprising.”

Do you find it difficult to cut your toe nails? Age UK's nail cutting service could be for you.

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering's survey aims to gather evidence on how the cost of living and recent budget decisions are affecting people aged 50+.

CAN YOU HELP?
We’re opening a brand-new Saint Francis Hospice shop and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team.

The voices of women in Redbridge show that collaboration and partnership based on the needs of our local community can help drive breast screening uptake.