News and reports

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 against preventable diseases.

131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans to Undermine Independent Public Voice

Each year, we report on how we have been working to influence better standards of local NHS and social care, and the impact we have achieved. Read our annual report and find out how our independence has allowed us to challenge services to improve.

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.

Thousands of gonorrhoea cases could be prevented over the next decade thanks to the NHS’ world-first vaccination programme against the infection.

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?

New Healthwatch research found frequent errors in patients’ individual medical records.