News and reports

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has created a series of decision aids to help people facing a decision about treatment or care options (and their family and carers, as appropriate) make an informed choice based on which of the different options’ advantages and disadvantages matter most to them.

In 2024 Healthwatch Redbridge contributed to the Healthwatch England review of Cervical Screening by interviewing local women about their experiences. The insights from this involvement motivated us to develop an extended Women's Health Project.

The first stage of this project has focused on expanding our research into local women's experiences of cervical screening to produce a comprehensive view of the Redbridge perspective.

This report summarises the outcomes of 'Celebrating You', a four part series of Teashop sessions supported by Healthwatch Redbridge.

These sessions aimed to create a safe space to explore how identity and background shape mental wellbeing, using practices from various cultures to guide session activities.

This report reveals some of the key challenges ethnic minorities face in accessing mental wellbeing support, and demonstrates the value of rooting support services in community practices.

A brand-new health and care centre has opened its doors in the heart of Ilford.

Ilford Exchange Health Centre has been designed as a 'one stop shop', offering easy access to a range of healthcare, social care and community services in a central location.

Healthwatch Redbridge marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a dynamic Community Fair. The event, which showcased the power of community organisations working together to support local people, brought 25 groups from across the London Borough of Redbridge to Redbridge Town Hall to offer vital health and wellbeing advice, support and signposting.

Join us at Redbridge Town Hall next week for our Community Fair and the chance to win a £50 shopping voucher.

We all know how bad air pollution can be for our health, so Redbridge Council has been working with local community groups, GP surgeries and schools to launch ‘We Care for Our Air Redbridge’ – a range of initiatives, free activities and learning resources designed to raise awareness and empower local people to help in the battle to improve the air in Redbridge.

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing we can do to protect against serious diseases.

The Healthy Redbridge Bus will be providing free winter flu and covid-19 vaccinations at locations across the borough this winter.

Do you have a communication support need (hearing or visual impairment)?
Do you get information in a format that you can understand (large print, braille, easy read)?
Do you use any health and social care services (GP, dentists, pharmacy, or care home) in Redbridge?
Join us for one of our workshops to find out how you can get better information support from health and social care services.

Our Community Network Fair is back!

Comprised of local groups, charities, and organisations who want to support Redbridge residents to get the best healthcare and well-being for their communities, the Community Fair is your one-stop-shop for advice and support.

The government is seeking your views on how they can make a health service fit for the future.

We are looking for a new Treasurer to support and be a part of our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to health & social care in the London Borough of Redbridge.