1. Regulations making COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment to end

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    The legal requirement for health and social care staff to be double jabbed will be removed from 15 March.

  2. 2nd anniversary of the first UK COVID-19 lockdown - shared statement

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    National Voices, along with Healthwatch England and 68 other healthcare organisations reflect on this anniversary in a shared statement.

  3. How Healthwatch England uses the data you share with us...

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    How the data you share with your local Healthwatch is processed and used

  4. Living with Covid

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    The Prime Minister’s announcement on 21 Feb 2022 set out how we will live safely with COVID-19. With the Government’s plan for removing the remaining legal restrictions, the focus is to protect the most vulnerable to COVID-19 and maintain resilience.

  5. Help with the cost of living

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    The Mayor of London has launched a new Cost of Living Hub for Londoners going through financial difficulties, as a result of rising inflation, increases in National Insurance, Council Tax, and the lifting of the energy price cap.

  6. St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub update

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    In a 12 week engagement period running from 22 November 2021 to 13 February 2022 local people from Havering, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham were invited to share their views on proposals for a new integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub in Havering.

  7. Grants to help people with long-term health conditions get active

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    Versus Arthritis are distributing grants of up to £5,000 to support people with long term health conditions, to get active.

  8. Board meeting minutes - 16th December 2021

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

  9. Grants available for organisations to obtain defibrillators

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    London Hearts is helping to fund Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) in communities all over the country.

  10. Steps that can help people waiting for NHS treatment

    Advice and Information -

    The latest figures from the NHS show that the number of people waiting for NHS treatment has increased by 180,000. Read our response.

  11. Mental Health First Aider online course - places available (for free!) 

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    This course will teach you practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.

  12. Press Release: Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair

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    Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair

  13. Information and Signposting - 2021-2022

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    When reviewing enquiries as a whole, we identify key themes around service waiting lists, ability to book or register, levels of support, empathy and communication, and quality of outcome.

  14. Annual Report - 2021-2022

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    Healthwatch Redbridge 2021-2022 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  15. Help us to improve maternity services across north east London

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    We are interested to hear from you about your experiences of maternity services at your local hospital.

  16. Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service

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    One Place East is restarting Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service, which will allow people with dementia to continue doing what interests them and help them to participate in activities that will help to reduce their isolation ...

  17. Integrated Care Systems - How the NHS is changing

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    How does the NHS in England work? and how it's changing...

  18. Research participants wanted

    News -

    If you live in Redbridge and have a visual impairment, One Place East would like to hear your views

  19. Cost-of-Living Survey

    Advice and Information -

    We are keen to understand how the rising cost-of-living is having an impact on your physical and mental health and whether it is affecting your ability to access health and social care and maintain a healthy life.

  20. Healthwatch Redbridge 2022-23 Annual Report

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    Our 2022- 23 Annual Report is now available for download.

  21. The Big Conversation – BSL Users consultation

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    Healthwatch Redbridge was asked to support north east London Integrated Care System (NHS NEL) to listen to and involve diverse communities in responding to their ‘Big Conversation’.

  22. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  23. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  25. 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.

  26. Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) - Community Cash Fund

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    Pharmacies should ensure that they have a 100% confidential area for registrations and repeats and use it always.

  27. Certain treatments no longer funded by the local NHS

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    Yesterday the governing bodies of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups (BHR CCGs) agreed to no longer fund certain treatments, medicines and procedures as we look to make further savings for the local NHS.

  28. Redbridge Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

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    A pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) helps ensure everyone in Redbridge has access to a pharmacy and the services they provide.

  29. Spending NHS money wisely 2

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    Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) CCGs has today (20 September 2017) launched ‘Spending NHS money wisely 2’, a consultation to look at how they can reduce spending in certain areas.

  30. Changes to NHS services and treatment

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    Healthwatch Redbridge in May held an event to discuss the proposals made by Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge clinical commissioning groups.

  31. Chlamydia Treatment Now Available at Local Redbridge Pharmacies for 15-24 year olds

    Advice and Information -

    Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK, affecting both men and women, in particular among young people aged between 15 - 24 years old.

  32. Online booking and prescriptions at your GP surgery

    Advice and Information -

    People registered with a GP surgeries can now book appointments and request repeat prescriptions at a time convenient to them, thanks to GP online services.

  33. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

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    On behalf of your local authority, Healthy Dialogues are writing a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) which looks at the health needs of the people who live in your area.

  34. Community Pharmacist Consultation Service

    News -

    A new service where patients with a minor illness who contact a GP practice are offered a same day consultation with a pharmacist is set to be rolled out in North East London in the coming weeks.

  35. New NHS online hub to help with NHS costs

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    With the cost of living crisis, we are aware that while the NHS is free, there are some things that patients need to pay for like prescriptions and dental costs. A range of support is available to eligible people to help with these.

  36. What to do if you or someone else is unwell over the upcoming Bank Holidays

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    Knowing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help you get the treatment you need faster.

  37. Ask Your Pharmacist Week

    Advice and Information -

    It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October-6 November).

  38. Cost-of-Living Impact Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch England, the national body who oversee local Healthwatch, developed a survey to understand how the rising cost-of-living is having an impact on people’s physical and mental health and whether it is affecting their ability to access health and social care and maintain a healthy life.

    We used an amended version of this survey to find out people’s experiences in Redbridge.


  39. GP appointments available in north east London throughout the festive period

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    Doctors in north east London are reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.

  40. There's still time to get your winter vaccinations

    Advice and Information -

    Flu and Covid-19 can be life-threatening and spread more easily in winter when we are crowded together inside.

  41. Help with paying for your prescriptions

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  42. More conditions can now be treated at pharmacies with Pharmacy First

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    Patients in England can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

  43. NHS Prescription charge increases announced

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    Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024.