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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    News -

    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

    Report -

    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

    News -

    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!) 

    News -

    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

    News -

    Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair

  13. Information and Signposting - 2021-2022

    Report -

    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

    Report -

    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

    News -

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

  16. Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service

    News -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Report -

    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. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  24. Enter and View Representatives

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  26. Commissioning standard for Urgent Dental Care services in England

    News -

    The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England and NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced a commissioning standard for Urgent Dental Care services in England.

  27. Enter and View Coordinator

    Advice and Information -

    Enter and View Project Coordinator: 35 hours per week
    Salary: £25-29,000
    Temporary 6 month contract

  28. Dentistry Report

    Report -

    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

  29. What can your NHS dentist do for you?

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain.

  30. NHS dentistry: We have co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

    News -

    We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  31. Getting more children the dental care they need sooner

    News -

    Thousands of children suffering from painful teeth problems across London will get speedier access to dental surgery, thanks to the NHS’s new Project Tooth Fairy.

  32. Reviewing patient experience of dental services in Redbridge

    Report -

    Over the last year local people have been telling us they have been finding it difficult to access dentists in Redbridge. We began hearing concerns through our signposting service and via responses to our Covid-19 questionnaire and feedback...

  33. Health watchdog calls for better NHS dental services in Redbridge - access and cost cause misery for patients - PRESS RELEASE

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    During the last year, people have been contacting the local health and social care organisation Healthwatch Redbridge (HWR), telling them of the difficulties they have been having when trying to get an NHS dental appointment...

  34. A guide to accessing dental services in Redbridge

    Report -

    Over the last year local people have told us how difficult it has been for some of them to access dentists in Redbridge.

  35. Board meeting minutes - 10 March 2022

    Report -

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

  36. Board meeting minutes - 27 January 2022

    Report -

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

  37. New NHS online hub to help with NHS costs

    News -

    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.

  38. Cost-of-Living Impact Report

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    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. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.