1. People in Redbridge urged to plan ahead for Ramadan

    Advice and Information -

    GPs in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) are urging people to plan for Ramadan - to stay healthy and fast safely.

  2. Have you received cancer treatment from BARTS health?

    News -

    Use your skills and experiences to improve cancer care in London

  3. Turning the Big C into a ‘small c’

    Advice and Information -

    Residents and workers in north and east London are being urged to visit the re-launched website www.smallc.org.uk– to learn more about the signs and symptoms of the most common cancers and help turn the Big C into a ‘small c’.

  4. Healthwatch Redbridge celebrates successful tender bid

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge (HWR) is celebrating its success in securing a new contract for the next three years.

  5. Recruitment to the Quality Standard Advisory Committee for school based interventions

    News -

    The Quality Standards Advisory Committee (QSAC) are looking for experts on school based interventions to join their committee to develop a quality standard on school based interventions.

  6. Healthwatch Redbridge raises concerns over patient safety after Meadow Court Nursing Home closure

    News -

    In November last year, Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (RCCG) approved the withdrawal of funding for 48 beds at Meadow Court Nursing Home.

  7. The CQC wants to hear from you in regards to Care Homes

    News -

    At the end of February, CQC (Care Quality Commission) will be launching an ASC campaign, aimed at people who are choosing a care home for themselves or a loved one.

  8. Caring for Redbridge

    News -

    'Caring for Redbridge' is the strategic commissioning framework for Redbridge Council's People Directorate.

  9. Healthwatch Redbridge responds to the Day Services Consultation

    Response -

    Healthwatch Redbridge held two consultation events on Tuesday 7 November around the proposed changes to Day Services in the borough.

  10. A new alliance of north east London Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have made a significant step today by awarding a new contract for an integrated NHS 111 and clinical assessment service to London Ambulance Service

    News -

    The contract has been awarded by seven north east London CCGs – Waltham Forest, Newham, Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge CCGs.

  11. Healthwatch hear my voice

    Advice and Information -

    Do you have lived experience of mental ill health as a patient, carer, support worker or service provider?

  12. Certain treatments no longer funded by the local NHS

    News -

    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.

  13. Healthwatch Redbridge raises concerns at the decision to withdraw funding for CCG-funded patients at Meadow Court

    News -

    Last Thursday (30 November 2017), Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (RCCG) met and discussed the outcomes of the consultation into proposed changes at Meadow Court Nursing Home situated on the King George Hospital site.

  14. TARGET Antibiotic Toolkit

    News -

    What is TARGET?
    TARGET stands for: Treat Antibiotics Responsibly, Guidance, Education, Tools. The toolkit helps influence prescribers’ and patients’ personal attitudes, social norms and perceived barriers to optimal antibiotic prescribing.

  15. Redbridge Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

    News -

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

  16. 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.

  17. Healthwatch England publishes annual report to Parliament

    News -

    Over 300,000 people share experiences of hospitals, GPs and care homes with Healthwatch in 2016/17

  18. 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.

  19. Emergency Department Focus Group

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge is currently working in partnership with the Redbridge Health Scrutiny Committee to review Urgent and Emergency health care services being provided in Redbridge.

  20. 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.

  21. Meadow Court Nursing Home - Share your views with Redbridge Cocern for Mental Health

    News -

    Redbridge Concern for Mental Health (RCMH) would like to hear your views on the proposed changes to Meadow Court nursing home.

  22. Spending NHS money wisely 2

    News -

    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.

  23. £1,000 Grants offered for local people's views

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge has launched an exciting new project called Community Cash Fund, which will be paid to individuals, small groups and organisations that help gather people’s views on health and social care services in Redbridge.

  24. JOB VACANCY-Temporary Projects Coordinator

    News -

    Temporary Projects Coordinator – Healthwatch Redbridge
    Job title: Projects Coordinator
    Employer: Healthwatch Redbridge
    Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

  25. One Place East- New Disability Organisation in Redbridge

    News -

    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.

  26. Life in a care home in Redbridge, what's it really like?

    Advice and Information -

    Work by Healthwatch Redbridge has helped to inform a new national report on peoples’ experience of care homes.

  27. Accessible Information Standards- The NHS post implementation review

    Advice and Information -

    During January-March 2017 NHS England led a review of the Standard to assess impact and check that it is ‘fit for purpose’.

  28. Intermediate Care Visit- May 2017

    Report -

    This report provides an update based on our original review and follows on from the previous recommendations shown in reports provided to Redbridge Health Scrutiny Committee on 21 November 2016 and 20 March 2017.

  29. 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.

  30. Care Closer to Home- Integrated Care in Redbridge- October 2014

    Report -

    A consultation was held at Wanstead Library on the 13th of October 2014 to discuss these proposed changes. Everyone was invited to this consultation, including patients, carers, councillors and general members of the public.

  31. Healthwatch Redbridge is currently seeking new Board Directors

    News -

    Healthwatch Redbridge is now looking to build on the proven success of our first 5 years and are currently recruiting for additional board members.

  32. Healthwatch Redbridge AGM postponed

    News -

    We have taken the decision to again postpone our Annual General Meeting that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6 February 2018.

  33. Could you be a voice for patients?

    News -

    The Patient Partnership Council is the voice for patients across Queen’s and King George Hospitals and BHRUT (Barking, Havering, Redbridge University Trust) need people like you to join them.

  34. Communications & Media Support Volunteer

    News -

    We are recruiting for a Communications & Media Support Volunteer

  35. Communications & Media Support Volunteer

    News -

    We are recruiting for a Communications & Media Support Volunteer

  36. 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.

  37. Have your say on Healthwatch Redbridge

    News -

    Healthwatch is an independent organisation that champions the cause of residents who use health and social care services in the borough.

  38. Changes to NHS services and treatment

    News -

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

  39. 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.

  40. Care Closer to Home- Integrated Care in Redbridge - December 2013

    Report -

    After listening to a brief presentation on the proposed changes presented by Carol White, Director of Adult Services at NELFT; attendees were invited to comment on the following questions:

  41. Intermediate Care in Redbridge: A review of patient experience of home and hospital care for people needing short term rehabilitation support

    Report -

    Intermediate Care in Redbridge is a Healthwatch Redbridge strategic priority as part of our work programme.

  42. Ilford Prospectus to shape major Town Centre regeneration

    Advice and Information -

    Share your views on our Delivery Prospectus for Ilford Town Centre

  43. The Outside Clinic

    News -

    The Outside Clinic is a national home visiting company, providing optical and hearing services to those who are unable to get to the high street unaided.

  44. The Outside Clinic

    News -

    The Outside Clinic is a national home visiting company, providing optical and hearing services to those who are unable to get to the high street unaided.

  45. Healthwatch Redbridge’s response to Spending NHS money wisely consultation in Barking, Havering & Redbridge

    Response -

    Healthwatch Redbridge’s response to Spending NHS money wisely consultation in Barking, Havering & Redbridge.

  46. Have you used the GP online services to book online appointments?

    News -

    Healthy London Partnership Transforming Primary Care programme is looking for patients in Redbridge who are using GP online services to book online appointments, order repeat medication or to view part of their GP record

  47. PoHwer and Making a NHS complaint

    Advice and Information -

    PoHwer is a charity that promotes information, advocacy and advice services across England. It is an independent, free service reaching individuals struggling with particular challenges in life.

  48. Carers Trust Crossroads Carer Service

    Advice and Information -

    Carers trust crossroads provide a wide choice of services to people of all ages with a range of disabilities and health conditions, allowing carers to have some relief and time to themselves.

  49. Hundreds respond to help Healthwatch set priorities

    News -

    More than 365 residents responded to the Healthwatch ten-week survey asking for help to set work plan priorities for improving local health and social care services in the next twelve months.

  50. Consultation on the draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy

    News -

    Redbridge’s Public Health and Wellbeing Board are developing a new strategy to help ensure that residents of Redbridge are able to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.