News and reports

The London Assembly Health Committee's latest report sheds light on the state of dentistry across the city. We'll outline the key findings and recommendations discussed in the report. Whether you’re a patient, a healthcare provider, or simply interested in the health of the city, this report offers valuable insights into the current dental landscape.

Check test results, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.

Get help setting up the NHS App at this up-coming drop-in session at Redbridge Central Library.

Free, confidential and non-judgmental wellbeing coaching sessions around alcohol and drugs.

Every area of England has an independent NHS complaints advocacy service funded by the local authority. They can help you make a complaint about an NHS service or work out what you want to achieve from a complaint. Voiceability are currently the independent NHS complaints advocacy service in Redbridge.

Find out about the mental health services that are available in North East London for children and adolescents.

During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather.

Below is a collection of resources to help you stay well, including information about accessing the services you need, when you need them.

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.