News and reports

National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

In a UK-first, Queen Mary University of London is leading a clinical trial of a new rapid COVID-19 testing system that delivers results in under an hour.

Redbridge Living, the council’s wholly owned development company, is consulting on ‘Seven Kings’, an innovative and exciting car-free, mixed-use development proposal.

This week King George Hospital opened a frailty unit that has been purposely designed to care for frail and elderly patients, and aims to get them home on the same day.

If you have a minor injury or minor illness, you can get treatment at an urgent treatment centre by calling NHS 111.

The 2019-2020 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year.

During the Coronavirus pandemic) care homes had to work incredibly hard to continue to provide a safe and supportive environment to their residents during unprecedented conditions.

A local health and social care charity is concerned that national NHS guidance being used by hospitals may be adding to the COVID-19 pandemic in local social care settings.

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

NHS chief executive, Sir Simon Stevens warned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health.

City Gates is keen to support the local community during this period of extreme need. Over the past few weeks they have given help to their members who are in need by providing them with food packages and other essential items.

Redbridge CVS is working with Redbridge Council for Voluntary Service (RCVS) and wanted to let you know about support available from Volunteer Centre Redbridge