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In north east London, organisations working across health and care, including local government; the voluntary and community sector; the NHS and wider partners are working together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services.
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Healthwatch Redbridge celebrates successful tender outcome
Healthwatch Redbridge is celebrating its continued success in securing a new long-term contract for up to five years.
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Become a Community Health Champion
Ever thought of volunteering as a Community Health Champion in Redbridge?
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New Highlighting Heroes nomination
We are pleased to share the most recent Highlighting Heroes nomination. The individual nominated has provided incredible support to families facing bereavement.
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What to do if you or someone else is unwell over the upcoming Bank Holidays
Knowing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help you get the treatment you need faster.
GPs in north east London are reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the…
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Healthwatch Redbridge Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Join our online AGM to hear about the work we have been doing over the last year
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NHS Prescription charge increases announced
Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024.
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NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Response Service Launching April 2024
ELFT, along with North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) and partners across NEL, are working together to ensure that service users…
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Redbridge Rainbow health and care research project
Redbridge Rainbow would like to interview local LGBTQ+ people (aged 18 or over) about their experiences of health or social care services.
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Latest reports and publication
Supporting the improvement of quality care at King George and Queen's hospital
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University NHS Trust (BHRUT) are keen to improve the quality of care and patient experience across the hospital trust which covers Queen’s Hospital in Romford and King George Hospital in Goodmayes.
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Women's Health Project
The government published a Women’s Health Strategy in 2022. One of the strategies commitments is to examine the effectiveness of a national campaign to encourage more women to take up cervical screening tests. Some national women’s health charities have found that uptake can be lower in minority ethnic women, or there can be specific barriers for women with disabilities.
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