Press Release: Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 June 2022
On Tuesday 28th June, Healthwatch Redbridge will be launching their first Community Network Fair.
The Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network is comprised of over twenty-five local organisations, groups and charities who want to support Redbridge residents to get the best in health and care services.
The Fair is free, and open to members of the public from 10:30am - 12:30pm at Ilford Central Library. Light refreshments will also be available.
Up to 20 stalls will be available, with an opportunity to find out about local health and care services that can provide support; discuss health and care concerns; and receive information and signposting.
Many organisations are represented such as those supporting Deaf and disabled people, Carers, people with long term conditions, people using mental health services, through to refugees and migrants support. A BSL Interpreter will be available at the fair.
Cathy Turland, Chief Executive at Healthwatch Redbridge said:
‘This is a fantastic opportunity for people to meet with organisations and find out what services are available locally that they might find useful, or support their families...
…Healthwatch Redbridge has been working closely with community, voluntary, health and social care service to set up a network where organisations can work together to identify services which can support people.’
Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network Fair
Date: Tuesday 28th June
Venue: Studio 1 & 2, Redbridge Central Library,
Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA (accessible by lift)
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Please contact Nat Cato if you would like to send a photographer (nat@healthwatchredbridge.co.uk)
Contact details:
Healthwatch Redbridge
Cathy Turland - Chief Executive Officer
07734 140 657
cathy@healthwatchredbridge.co.uk
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