1. Intermediate Care - Reports

    Report -

    Havering & Redbridge identified that too many people were being admitted to hospital for entirely preventable causes, resulting in an over reliance on institutional (bed based) services as the default option rather than considering individual needs.

  2. Annual Report - 2015-2016

    Report -

    The 2015-2016 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year.

  3. What to do if your loved one dies

    Advice and Information -

    Losing a loved one is difficult at any time, but with so many changes to our usual customs, this can feel even harder.

  4. Access For All - HENCEL

    Report -

    13 Local Healthwatch and the British Deaf Association (BDA) across North, Central and East London have been working together for the last year to improve access for disabled patients across NHS trusts.

  5. Highlighting Heroes

    Blog -

    Who are your local heroes?
    We would like to hear from you.

  6. NHS England and Public Health England have today launched their national campaign #staywellthiswinter

    News -

    The main message is to Stay Well This Winter and to encourage people most at risk from cold weather, including those with long-term health conditions and the over 65s, to prepare for the lower temperatures.

  7. Have you used the Community Treatment Team (CTT) or the Intensive Rehabilitation Services (IRS) in Redbridge during the past year?

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge is currently working with the CTT and IRS teams and would like to hear your experiences of using these services over the last year. You can make your voice heard by going to the links below and filling out a short survey for us!

  8. Survey about health services for young people

    News -

    Redbridge’s mental health services for children and young people are changing.

  9. Launch of the Strategic Plan for Redbridge Community Falls Prevention Service 2016 to 2018

    Advice and Information -

    Attached is a copy of the Strategic Plan for the Community Falls Service in Redbridge for 2016 to 2018. It is an ambitious plan but follows the excellent evidence in this field.

  10. Mystery Shopping

    News -

    Become a Mystery Shopper for Healthwatch Redbridge and share your experiences of using local health and social care services

  11. Topic engagement dates for falls: prevention

    Advice and Information -

    The topic engagement exercise for the falls prevention quality standard will run from 30th March – 13th April 2016.

  12. Guiding Principles for Patient, Carer and Public Engagement

    News -

    Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are undertaking a piece of work to improve the way patients, carers and members of the public are involved in the work we do to plan and improve health services.

  13. Proposed changes to stroke rehabilitation services: a consultation for Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge

    News -

    Today, Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are launching a consultation on proposed changes to local stroke rehabilitation services. The 12-week consultation runs until 5pm on Friday, 1 April 2016.

  14. Annual Report - 2020-2021

    Report -

    Healthwatch Redbridge 2020-2021 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  15. One Place East produce a report on the impact the pandemic has had on adults with learning disabilities

    News -

    Adults with a learning disability, their parents/carers have contacted One Place East during the first lockdown in 2020 to express their frustration and anger
    about their treatment during the crisis.

  16. BHR Health and Care Academy Launch

    News -

    This month saw the launch of the Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) Health and Care Academy. It aims to offer "rewarding" careers for residents in the three boroughs.

  17. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

    Blog -

    The NHS is working hard to get people the care they need. But we know you might not be getting enough support to manage your health while you wait. That’s why we want to hear your experience so we can help the NHS improve support for people like you

  18. Press release: People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

    News -

    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment .

  19. Redbridge Scrutiny Meeting - the provision of maternity services for the population of Redbridge

    Advice and Information -

    A councillor-led Task and Finish Group is currently looking into the provision of maternity services for the population of Redbridge and is seeking your views.

  20. Job vacancy - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate - POhWER

    News -

    We are looking for an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate to join our London team.

  21. Support for residents following end of government furlough scheme

    Advice and Information -

    Looking for a new job, or worried about your finances and bills?

  22. Job vaccancy - Senior Engagement and Communications Advisor - CQC

    News -

    This is a great opportunity to shape our comms and engagement activity as we develop how we oversee Local Authorities and Integrated Care Systems.

  23. What is adult social care? Updated information

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  24. Job vacancy - Young Adult Carers Project Manager – Redbridge Carers Support Service

    News -

    Redbridge Carers Support Service is recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join its team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  25. Job vacancy - Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate - Stay Safe East

    News -

    Stay Safe East is seeking to recruit an Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate to support and advocate for disabled survivors of domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse in London.

  26. Healthwatch Rebridge nominated for a HW England Network Award

    News -

    We're proud to be shortlisted in the national Healthwatch Network Awards 2021...

  27. CQC: Increased stability in social care and real collaboration across health and care key to mitigating risk of “tsunami of unmet need”

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year – the first of these reports to cover a full year of the pandemic.

  28. DeStress 2 – Poverty-related mental distress in primary care

    News -

    UCL Partners are looking to recruit people for a mental health project, whose experience of seeking help with mental health issues via a GP practice has been adversely affected by their deprivation.

  29. Healthwatch Redbridge and Partners win National Award! - (Press release)

    News -

    Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Winners announced

  30. Job vacancy - Head of Health and Wellbeing - RCVS

    News -

    RedbridgeCVS looking for an inspiring and innovative leader to join the team as Head of Health and Wellbeing (Maternity Cover).

  31. Social care: What is in the new plan?

    News -

    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

  32. Board meeting minutes - 16th December 2021

    Report -

    Take a look at what was discussed in our January Board Meeting by downloading the document below.