1. Waltham Forest Bipolar UK Support Group

    Advice and Information -

    The Waltham Forest Bipolar Support Group belongs to the national network of local groups run by Bipolar UK.

  2. One Place East's response to proposed changes to Meadow Court

    News -

    Following on from One Place East's survey about the proposed changes to Meadow Court Care Home, the charity have released their consultation response.

  3. Review of eye care services in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR)

    News -

    BHR Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are reviewing eye care services provided within Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and want to hear the views of local people in all three boroughs.

  4. One Place East- New Disability Organisation in Redbridge

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    The trustees and committee members of Redbridge Concern for Mental Health, Daffodil Advocacy and the Centre for Independent and Inclusive Living Redbridge (CiiL-R) are pleased to announce their intention to merge on 1st October 2017.

  5. Healthwatch Redbridge Work plan for April 2018

    Report -

    Healthwatch Redbridge work plan has been developed by analysing current signposting information, reviewing issues from local outreach information, taking into consideration the work programmes of relevant stakeholders.

  6. Redbridge Council decides that the Community Meals Service will come to an end

    News -

    Following a review of the Community Meals Service and alternative, Redbridge Council has decided that the service will no longer be available from Monday 31 July.

  7. 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.

  8. Ilford Prospectus to shape major Town Centre regeneration

    Advice and Information -

    Share your views on our Delivery Prospectus for Ilford Town Centre

  9. Chief Execture, Cathy Turland speaks to Bedrock Radio

    Advice and Information -

    Our Chief Executive, Cathy Turland talked about Healthwatch in an interview for Bedrock Radio in December.

  10. The Great Weight Debate: A London conversation on childhood obesity

    News -

    The Healthy London Partnership with support of London councils, NHS and Public Health England, is coordinating ‘The great weight debate’.

  11. Inclusion London are seeking to appoint a new Chair to lead the organisation through its next stage of growth

    News -

    Inclusion London is a small but effective pan-London Deaf/disability equality organisation which has built a national reputation for our policy, campaigning and capacity-building support to Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations in London.

  12. elop LGBT+ Mental Health and Wellbeing services

    Advice and Information -

    elop is an east London based mental health & wellbeing charity providing a wide range of support services to LGBTQ+ people across London and southwest Essex.

  13. Dignity Action Day Special Newsletter

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge is participating in Dignity Action Day on the 1st February 2016 – a day that brings staff and members of the public together to make a difference to those receiving care.

  14. Volunteer Special Newsletter 2015

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge leads award winning project to raise involvement for deaf people.

  15. Blood testing services in Wanstead - update

    News -

    Barts Health have released a statement around the current situation of the blood testing services in Wanstead.

  16. 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.

  17. Dignity Action Day Poems

    Blog -

    Here are two poems written by our members for Dignity Action Day.

  18. Healthwatch Redbridge celebrates Dignity Action Day 2016

    News -

    A cream tea was the order of the day as people from around the borough joined Healthwatch Redbridge to celebrate Dignity Action Day 2016 yesterday (Monday 1 February).

  19. 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.

  20. Enter and View Coordinator

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    News -

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

  22. Redbridge Carers Support Service: Job Vacancy

    News -

    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.

  23. RedbridgeCVS: Job vacancy

    News -

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

  24. Job vacancy - Domestic cleaning staff - Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

    News -

    Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering is seeking high quality domestic cleaning staff to work in older people’s homes to provide cleaning, shopping and laundry services.

  25. 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 our team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  26. "Whipps Won’t Wait"

    News -

    Today I was at Whipps Cross Hospital to launch 'Whipps Won’t Wait,' a cross-party, cross-borough campaign to get a desperately needed new hospital for north-east London.

  27. Supportive group workshops for those experiencing a Covid-19 bereavement

    Advice and Information -

    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting Supportive Well-Being Covid-19 Group Workshops for those who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  28. Online well-being workshops for those experiencing Covid-19 related losses

    Advice and Information -

    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting a series of Bereavement Well-Being Workshops via Zoom to support members of the community who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. #WhippsWon'tWait - Petition

    News -

    The #WhippsWontWait petition has been signed by thousands of people but as many people as possible are needed to get the government to respond.

  33. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

    News -

    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. Available NELFT Blood testing clinics during Christmas

    Advice and Information -

    NELFT have their opening times over the Festive Season for Phlebotomy services. Why not take a look and be prepared?

  35. Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the festive season

    Advice and Information -

    One Place East will be providing activities to support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the festive season.

  36. Blood Testing service opening times over Christmas and New Year

    Advice and Information -

    Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Phlebotomy clinics opening hours 20 Dec 2021 – 9 January 2022

  37. Job vacancy - Head of Community Development - RedbridgeCVS

    News -

    RedbridgeCVS is looking for a creative and strategic leader to join the team as their Head of Community Development.

  38. Job vacancy - IT and Digital Manager - RedbridgeCVS

    News -

    RedbridgeCVS is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the team as their IT and Digital Manager

  39. Clinics providing jabs over the festive season

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    Redbridge Council is working with local GPs and health workers to run vaccination clinics over the Christmas period including on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.

  40. 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...

  41. COVID-19 – vaccinations in Redbridge

    News -

    Residents are urged not to remain unprotected from COVID-19.

  42. Post Covid survey

    News -

    Healthwatch England have asked local Healthwatch to gather data on peoples experiences of Post Covid to help shape and develop services in this new clinical area.

  43. Unlimited visiting for care home residents to return

    News -

    From Monday 31 January, there will be no limit on the number of visitors a care home resident can have and no requirements to test or isolate after visits out (providing these visits are not deemed to be “high risk”).

  44. Job vacancy - Community Hubs Programme Representatives - London Borough of Redbridge

    News -

    Redbridge Council is looking for a number of resident and voluntary sector representatives to help deliver its Community Hubs programme.

  45. Job vacancy - Co-opted Member (VOLUNTARY) - London Borough of Redbridge

    News -

    Redbridge Council is looking for interested people who live or work in Redbridge to become a Co-opted Member of a Scrutiny Body.

  46. Job vacancy - ESOL Tutor - Redbridge Institute

    News -

    Redbridge Institute is seeking a qualified and passionate ESOL sessional tutor.

  47. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  48. Your Care, Your Way - Campaign information in alternative formats

    News -

    Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.

  49. CQC inspects urgent and emergency care services in North East London

    News -

    Throughout November and December the Care Quality Commission (CQC) undertook inspections of a number of urgent and emergency care services in the Barking, Havering and Redbridge area of the North East London Health & Care Partnership...

  50. Congratulations to volunteer, Isaac Harvey: featured on BBC's One Show

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    On Thurs 3 March one of our volunteers, Isaac Harvey, was featured on the BBC One Show.