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NHS England to introduce Jess's rule for GP patients
Government hopes patients with a deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to a new patient safety initiative called Jess's Rule.
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Healthwatch Redbridge has moved!
Healthwatch Redbridge has relocated. Find out where we have moved to and how to contact us.
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Martha’s Rule rolled out to all acute hospitals
Martha’s Rule gives patients, families, and staff the power to call for an urgent second opinion if someone’s condition is worsening.
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New NHS Trust Performance League Tables Published
New system of league tables being rolled out across England as government introduces rankings of NHS trusts.
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NELFT rated Good in latest CQC review
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has given North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) a trust-level rating of Good, following inspections of leadership and three core services between October 2024 and March 2025.
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"I immediately thought about my mum." - What does it mean to be a Healthwatch volunteer
Thanks to the fantastic dedication and commitment of our volunteers to improving care, we can better understand what is working and what needs improving in our community.
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Tell us your experience with local hospital care for older people
Healthwatch Redbridge want to understand local people's experiences of care of the elderly wards and their journeys following hospital discharge…
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Help us to protect and strengthen local voices
A national petition is calling on the Government to protect independent services so we can continue to listen to people, speak up and hold health and…
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"Wonder. Humbled. Amused. Impotent. Thankful. Sadness." What does it mean to be a Healthwatch volunteer?
Thanks to the fantastic dedication and commitment of our volunteers to improving care, we can better understand what is working and what needs…
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Latest reports and publication
Disability Festival in the Park: Engagement Report
As north east London’s only fully accessible festival and one of a small number of festivals of its kind across the country, the Disability Festival is a unique opportunity to speak with disabled Londoners about their experiences.
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Enter and View: Beech Frailty Unit King George Hospital Follow-up
Healthwatch Redbridge conducted an Enter and View at Beech Frailty Unit to follow up on recommendations made and to understand the impact this was having on patients.
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