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Alliance of local and national care organisations calls for feedback from unpaid carers in Redbridge after a year which has seen enormous challenges for all those working in the health and social care sector. -
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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus. -
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The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
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The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is a mandatory and statutory requirement that applies to all providers of NHS and publicly-funded adult social care services and came into force on 31 July 2016 .
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Visits were conducted across 3 hospital departments (Audiology, Eye Clinic, and the Urgent Treatment Centre/Emergency Department), and one ward (Amber A). The aim was to identify how Queen’s Hospital were meeting the (AIS) standard -
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Healthwatch organisations from Redbridge, Havering, Barking and Dagenham were asked by the Outer North East London Joint Health Scrutiny Committee to gather the views of patients using chemotherapy services. -
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During the Coronavirus pandemic) care homes had to work incredibly hard to continue to provide a safe and supportive environment to their residents during unprecedented conditions.
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In December 2020, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine, Healthwatch Redbridge was made aware some communities and individuals were expressing a reluctance in having the vaccination. This was particularly reflected within BAME communities. -
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As the numbers of Covid-19 cases began to rise in early March 2020, Healthwatch Redbridge began to collate the experiences of local people. -
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Throughout the Covid pandemic, our signposting service has received many queries as to how patients can contact their GP practice online as they have not been able to visit in person due to the Covid-19 restrictions. -
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Commissioned by Healthwatch England to gather feedback, we worked as part of a footprint with other local Healthwatch across North-East London. As a group we focused on the following themes:
Preventation
Personalisation
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Healthwatch Redbridge commissioned the Refugee and Migrant Forum Essex & London (RAMFEL) to look into issues around access to healthcare for vulnerable migrants.
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Following feedback from members of the public regarding access to GP practices in Redbridge, we decided to build a picture of how services were running, in light of the pandemic.
Some people told us they were unable to see their GP in person... -
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One of Healthwatch's priorities for 2018-2019 is services for children and young people. This area is also one of the six overarching ambitions for the health and wellbeing strategy 2017-2021. -
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Havering & Redbridge identified that too many people were being admitted to hospital for entirely preventable causes, resulting in an over reliance on institutional (bed based) services as the default option rather than considering individual needs. -
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The 2019-2020 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The 2018-2019 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The Annual Report and financial statements for the year ending 31st March 2018 detail the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The 2017-2018 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The 2016-2017 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The 2015-2016 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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The 2014-2015 Annual Report details the impact of and showcases the achievements that Healthwatch Redbridge has completed over the past year. -
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Take a look at what was discussed in our April Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our May Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our July Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our September Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our April Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our May Board Meeting by downloading the document below.
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Take a look at what was discussed in our June 2018 Board Meeting by downloading the document below.