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Cervical Screening: National and Local Perspectives

In 2024 Healthwatch Redbridge contributed to the Healthwatch England review of Cervical Screening by interviewing local women about their experiences. The insights from this involvement motivated us to develop an extended Women's Health Project.…
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New Ilford Health and Care Centre Opens at Ilford Exchange

A brand-new health and care centre has opened its doors in the heart of Ilford.

Ilford Exchange Health Centre has been designed as a 'one stop shop', offering easy access to a range of healthcare, social care and community…
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Healthwatch Redbridge Celebrates the Power of Local Voices

Healthwatch Redbridge marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday with its Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a dynamic Community Fair. The event, which showcased the power of community organisations working together to support local people, brought 25…
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Help yourself to cleaner air – Redbridge We Care for Our Air

We all know how bad air pollution can be for our health, so Redbridge Council has been working with local community groups, GP surgeries and schools to launch ‘We Care for Our Air Redbridge’ – a range of initiatives, free activities and learning…
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Get Vaccinated. Get Winter Strong.

Getting vaccinated is the most important thing we can do to protect against serious diseases.

The Healthy Redbridge Bus will be providing free winter flu and covid-19 vaccinations at locations across the borough this winter.
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NHS Dentistry - Have Your Say

The Local Dental Committees Confederation want to know more about your experience with NHS Dentistry.
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The Teashop in Redbridge: Impact Report

This report summarises the outcomes of 'Celebrating You', a four part series of Teashop sessions supported by Healthwatch Redbridge.

These sessions aimed to create a safe space to explore how identity and background shape mental wellbeing, using practices from various cultures to guide session activities.

This report reveals some of the key challenges ethnic minorities face in accessing mental wellbeing support, and demonstrates the value of rooting support services in community practices.
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Better Me, Better Life: Black Woman's Kindness Initiative

The Better Me, Better Life campaign from Black Woman's Kindness Initiative (BWKI), supported by our Community Cash Fund was created to empower Black Women to have a voice in our local community in order to develop more equitable outcomes and community support provision.
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