1. NEW SIGHT LOSS COUNCIL LAUNCHED

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    London now has a Sight Loss Council to advocate the needs of blind and partially sighted people and influence positive change in the capital.

  2. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  3. Unpaid carers in Redbridge asked to share feedback on care

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls for feedback from unpaid carers in Redbridge after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector.

  4. GP Websites throughout Covid - Report

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    Throughout the Covid pandemic, our signposting service has received many queries as to how patients can contact their GP practice online as they have not been able to visit in person due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

  5. Mental Health Awareness Week

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  6. Plasma donors needed in London - lack of awareness after 23 year gap

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    NHS Blood and Transplant is today (Wednesday, Jul 21) launching its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at its plasma donor centres in Croydon, Stratford and Twickenham. 

  7. COVID-19 Vaccine survey - Report

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    In December 2020, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, Healthwatch Redbridge was made aware some communities and individuals were expressing a reluctance in having the vaccination. This was particularly reflected within BAME communities.

  8. Self Care Week

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  9. We are recruiting for a Projects Officer

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    We are recruiting for a Projects Officer

  10. COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Pinpoints Community Concerns

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    In December 2020, the local health and social care organisation Healthwatch Redbridge (HWR), were made aware that some communities and individuals were expressing reluctance to being immunised with the newly developed COVID-19 vaccines.

  11. Our Work Plans

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  14. Volunteering FAQs

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    Healthwatch will give people a powerful voice locally and nationally. Healthwatch Redbridge works to help local people get the best out of their local health and social care services.

  15. Typical volunteer roles

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  16. What to do if your loved one dies

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

  17. Enter and view

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    Local Healthwatch has the legal right to visit places that provide publicly funded health or adult social care services to find out about people's experiences.

  18. Margaret

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    One of our volunteer’s shares her experience of volunteering during this last challenging year.

  19. Enter and View Representatives

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    Our Enter and View volunteers will enter the premises and ask patients/staff questions about their experiences of using a certain NHS service.

  20. Temporary relocations of dermatology and gastroenterology services

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    Commissioners at North East London CCG have agreed to an urgent temporary relocation of two community services run by Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT)

  21. Enter and View Representatives

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    Enter & View visits are conducted by a small team of trained volunteers/staff, who are prepared as ‘Authorised Representatives’ to conduct visits to health and social care premises.

  22. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

  23. Closer collaboration between BHRUT and the Barts Health group

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    The pandemic brought NHS organisations and partners across north east London more closely together than ever before in responding to Covid, for the benefit of our patients and residents.

  24. Forced Marriage and FGM Seminar

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  25. Annual Report - 2020-2021

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

  26. Highlighting Heroes

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

  27. Dentistry Report

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    Over the last year patients have been telling us that they have been finding it hard to access dentists. We heard concerns through our signposting service and via responses to our Covid-19 questionnaire and feedback shared from local community groups

  28. Carers Have Your Say Strategy Meeting

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  29. A new Chief Executive for Queen’s and King George Hospitals

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    "We are pleased to announce that Matthew Trainer has been appointed as our substantive Chief Executive."

  30. New chair in common appointed at BHRUT

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group are delighted to announce the appointment of the Right Honourable Jacqui Smith as our new chair in common.

  31. Services affected by heavy rainfall at Whipps Cross

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    The heavy rainfall on 25 July flooded the basement at Whipps Cross Hospital, causing damage to the electrical system and a loss of power.

  32. CQC tells Barts Health NHS Trust that improvements are needed in the diagnostic imaging departments at two hospitals

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published two reports on the diagnostic imaging services provided by Barts Health NHS Trust at The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.

  33. Coronavirus

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    As the situation with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is ever-changing it’s important that you stay informed with latest advice and information from official sources.

  34. Local support

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    A number of local organisations available to help Redbridge citizens

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

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    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.

  36. Afternoon Tea Charity Event - British Sign Language & Deaf Awareness

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  37. Blood Pressure and Your Health: Know Your Numbers Week

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  38. Vaccinations: North East London Health and Care Partnership bulletin

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    The latest edition of the North East London and Health Care Partnership bulletin has been published, focussing on vaccinations...

  39. CQC survey: ‘Very good’ overall experience of urgent and emergency care with improvements needed in other areas

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    Findings from a survey of more than 48,000 people who received urgent and emergency care in 2020 show an increase in the number who said their overall experience was ‘very good’. However, the results also reveal concerns among some about other issues

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

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    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

  41. Redbridge Carers Support Service: Job Vacancy

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    Working for Carers supports unpaid carers and former carers in London, who are aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment. Carers can access free support, which is tailored to meet individual needs.

  42. NHS Barts Health - AGM

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  43. BHRUT: Closer collaboration

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group have produced a closer collaboration document that sets out how, by working together, they will deliver better, quicker and more effective access to service

  44. RedbridgeCVS: Job vacancy

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    As Volunteering Officer, you will help to create a vibrant and sustainable environment for volunteering in Redbridge.

  45. BHR Health and Care Academy Launch

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    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.

  46. My Type 1 Diabetes: free online service to support adults living with Type 1 diabetes

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    My Type 1 Diabetes is a free online service launched by NHS England to support adults living with Type 1 diabetes