News and reports

The Government is planning a national commission to reform social care, while the Health and Social Care Select Committee gathers evidence to report on the cost of delays to adult social care reform. Learn more about the evidence on social care from Healthwatch across England

Come along to this drop-in session at Redbridge Central Library with your NHS number, email address and your phone or tablet to get help setting up your NHS App and learn more about how you can use this service to manage your health including ordering repeat prescriptions and securely accessing your health records.

Looking for advice and support as an asylum seeker in Redbridge? This directory can help you search for information on healthcare, places to go for support, and local services. Find the guidance you need to navigate life in your new community.

A new report from Healthwatch England warns that long waits for eye care are having a huge impact on people's daily lives.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sexual and Reproductive Health (APPG on SRH) has released a report addressing urgent issues in women’s reproductive healthcare across the UK, highlighting a postcode lottery in access to services.

Join the Redbridge Music Lounge for a new initiative, the Bereavement Project, which offers support to adults coping with loss through the power of music—whether through singing or playing an instrument.

Healthwatch England are asking about your experience of referral for specialist treatment. Has your GP referred you for an assessment or treatment at a hospital or community clinic? Share your story.

Nearly a fifth of people who have experienced trauma say they often avoid health services. Healthwatch England have called on the NHS to adopt pocket-sized trauma cards for patients to show during appointments, following a successful pilot in Essex.

Grief Matters 4 All is a Community Interest Company, dedicated to supporting individuals and communities in London through the journey of grief and all types of loss. They are offering free grief and wellbeing workshops.

Healthwatch England have joined The King’s Fund and National Voices in highlighting the scale and impact of poor NHS administration and patient communications.

This year Ramadan will begin on the night of Friday 28 February and end on Sunday 30 March. It’s important to keep healthy during this holy month and ensure you are observing Ramadan safely.

This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.