1. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

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    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  2. CQC rates BHRUT as Requires Improvement

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) has been rated Requires Improvement overall by the Care Quality Commission.

  3. Have your say on the future of King George and Queen's Hospitals

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    The Trust is inviting local residents to join in the conversation on future plans for King George and Queen’s hospitals.

  4. Covid-19 - Coronavirus - Easyread

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    Below is some information of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Easyread

  5. Share your thoughts about covid-19 vaccine

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    Healthwatch England want to understand more about what Black and Asian people think about the COVID-19 vaccine and why. This is an exploratory exercise with no end goal, apart from understanding what is driving people’s opinions.

  6. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  7. Advice for safe funerals after discussions with faith leaders

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    Public Health England has published new guidance to ensure funerals are conducted safely, consistent with social distancing principles.

  8. Pharmacies asked to open over the Easter weekend

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    NHS England has asked all pharmacies to open this coming Good Friday and Easter Monday to deal with patients requiring medication to help the fight against coronavirus.

  9. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

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    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  10. BHRUT Update - 07 April 2020

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    Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals are continuing to make changes and adapt measures to keep patients and staff safe as they deal deal with the coronavirus (Covid-19) situation.

  11. Volunteering help for local organisations

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    Redbridge CVS is working with Redbridge Council for Voluntary Service (RCVS) and wanted to let you know about support available from Volunteer Centre Redbridge

  12. City Gates to launch food programme to support community

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    City Gates is keen to support the local community during this period of extreme need. Over the past few weeks they have given help to their members who are in need by providing them with food packages and other essential items.

  13. NHS open for non-coronavirus patients too

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    NHS chief executive, Sir Simon Stevens warned that delays in getting treatment due to coronavirus fears pose a long term risk to people’s health.

  14. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  15. Concerns raised for safety of elderly discharged from hospital into care homes

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    A local health and social care charity is concerned that national NHS guidance being used by hospitals may be adding to the COVID-19 pandemic in local social care settings.

  16. Impact of Coronavirus on Care Homes - Report

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    During the Coronavirus pandemic) care homes had to work incredibly hard to continue to provide a safe and supportive environment to their residents during unprecedented conditions.

  17. Annual Report - 2019-2020

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    The 2019-2020 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year.

  18. Changes to Urgent Treatment Centres

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    If you have a minor injury or minor illness, you can get treatment at an urgent treatment centre by calling NHS 111.

  19. Frailty unit opens at King George Hospital

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    This week King George Hospital opened a frailty unit that has been purposely designed to care for frail and elderly patients, and aims to get them home on the same day.

  20. Seven Kings Community and Health Hub

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    Redbridge Living, the council’s wholly owned development company, is consulting on ‘Seven Kings’, an innovative and exciting car-free, mixed-use development proposal.

  21. Rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 being trialled in London care homes

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    In a UK-first, Queen Mary University of London is leading a clinical trial of a new rapid COVID-19 testing system that delivers results in under an hour.

  22. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  23. Webinar: The future of Barts Health outpatient services

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  24. Have your say on the Growth of Redbridge

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    The Growth Commission is a great opportunity for residents to help shape how we grow Redbridge together.

  25. Redbridge GPs assuring residents that local NHS is ‘open for business’

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    People in Redbridge are being urged to contact their GP if they have any concerns about their health and to attend any appointments they are invited to, whether that be for immunisations, blood tests or consultations with a GP or nurse.

  26. Changes to phlebotomy (blood testing) services during the COVID-19 response

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    Due to patient feedback we became aware that there has been a lack of blood testing services operating in Redbridge.

  27. Reviewing patient access to GP practices in Redbridge - Report

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    Following feedback from members of the public regarding access to GP practices in Redbridge, we decided to build a picture of how services were running, in light of the pandemic.
    Some people told us they were unable to see their GP in person...

  28. North east London Breast Screening services are open and safe

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    Breast cancers picked up by breast screening are usually found at an early stage, when they are easier to treat, may need less treatment and are more likely to be cured.

  29. COVID-19: Act now to avoid a local lockdown

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    Public Health England (PHE) figures today showed that Redbridge currently has the highest COVID-19 infection rates in London.

  30. Whipps Cross Redevelopment - virtual public meetings

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    The Whipps Cross Redevelopment Programme is hosting three virtual public meetings in October and November in partnership with the local boroughs to present updates on its redevelopment programme

  31. National Grief Awareness Week

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  32. National Obesity Awareness Week

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  33. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  34. Young Carers Action Day

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  35. Dignity Action Day

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  36. Children's Mental Health Week

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  37. LGBT+ History Month

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  38. World Cancer day

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  39. Time to talk day

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  40. Rare disease awareness day

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  41. Eating disorders awareness week

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  42. International Womans Day 2021

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  43. World oral health day

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  44. Autism Awareness Week

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  45. World health day

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  46. Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

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  47. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

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  48. Deaf Awareness Week

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  49. Dying matters awareness week

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  50. Dementia Action Week

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