1. Whipps Cross welcomes the Secretary of State for Health, RT Hon Jeremy Hunt

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    Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt MP visited Whipps Cross Hospital (Thursday 23rd July ) to meet and talk to hospital staff and patients as part of regular hospital visits he undertakes.

  2. Healthwatch Redbridge leads award winning project to raise involvement for deaf people

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    Healthwatch Redbridge led a partnership of other Healthwatch to win two national awards last night (30 June) championing the involvement and training of deaf people to become Enter and View representatives and mystery shoppers.

  3. Plasma donors needed in London - lack of awareness after 23 year gap

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    NHS Blood and Transplant is today (Wednesday, Jul 21) launching its first national campaign for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at its plasma donor centres in Croydon, Stratford and Twickenham. 

  4. CQC tells Barts Health NHS Trust that improvements are needed in the diagnostic imaging departments at two hospitals

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published two reports on the diagnostic imaging services provided by Barts Health NHS Trust at The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross University Hospital.

  5. Annual Report - 2020-2021

    Report -

    Healthwatch Redbridge 2020-2021 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  6. Dentistry Report

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    Over the last year patients have been telling us that they have been finding it hard to access dentists. We heard concerns through our signposting service and via responses to our Covid-19 questionnaire and feedback shared from local community groups

  7. Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    As the situation with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is ever-changing it’s important that you stay informed with latest advice and information from official sources.

  8. Local support

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    A number of local organisations available to help Redbridge citizens

  9. New chair in common appointed at BHRUT

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group are delighted to announce the appointment of the Right Honourable Jacqui Smith as our new chair in common.

  10. Services affected by heavy rainfall at Whipps Cross

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    The heavy rainfall on 25 July flooded the basement at Whipps Cross Hospital, causing damage to the electrical system and a loss of power.

  11. One Place East produce a report on the impact the pandemic has had on adults with learning disabilities

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    Adults with a learning disability, their parents/carers have contacted One Place East during the first lockdown in 2020 to express their frustration and anger
    about their treatment during the crisis.

  12. Vaccinations: North East London Health and Care Partnership bulletin

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    The latest edition of the North East London and Health Care Partnership bulletin has been published, focussing on vaccinations...

  13. BHR Health and Care Academy Launch

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    This month saw the launch of the Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) Health and Care Academy. It aims to offer "rewarding" careers for residents in the three boroughs.

  14. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    The NHS is working hard to get people the care they need. But we know you might not be getting enough support to manage your health while you wait. That’s why we want to hear your experience so we can help the NHS improve support for people like you

  15. CQC survey: ‘Very good’ overall experience of urgent and emergency care with improvements needed in other areas

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    Findings from a survey of more than 48,000 people who received urgent and emergency care in 2020 show an increase in the number who said their overall experience was ‘very good’. However, the results also reveal concerns among some about other issues

  16. Redbridge Carers Support Service: Job Vacancy

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    Working for Carers supports unpaid carers and former carers in London, who are aged 25 or over, to move closer to employment. Carers can access free support, which is tailored to meet individual needs.

  17. BHRUT: Closer collaboration

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    Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health group have produced a closer collaboration document that sets out how, by working together, they will deliver better, quicker and more effective access to service

  18. RedbridgeCVS: Job vacancy

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    As Volunteering Officer, you will help to create a vibrant and sustainable environment for volunteering in Redbridge.

  19. My Type 1 Diabetes: free online service to support adults living with Type 1 diabetes

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    My Type 1 Diabetes is a free online service launched by NHS England to support adults living with Type 1 diabetes

  20. Press release: People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment .

  21. Redbridge Scrutiny Meeting - the provision of maternity services for the population of Redbridge

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    A councillor-led Task and Finish Group is currently looking into the provision of maternity services for the population of Redbridge and is seeking your views.

  22. Long COVID in Redbridge – a new project planned

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    Healthwatch Redbridge is planning a project to hear and present the perspectives of service users in Redbridge who experience symptoms of Covid-19 for far longer than would be expected.

  23. Improvements needed at Queen's Hospital maternity services following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust that it must make improvements to the maternity services at Queens Hospital in Romford, Essex.

  24. Job vacancy - Domestic cleaning staff - Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering

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    Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering is seeking high quality domestic cleaning staff to work in older people’s homes to provide cleaning, shopping and laundry services.

  25. Job vacancy - Young Adult Carers Project Manager – Redbridge Carers Support Service

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    Redbridge Carers Support Service is recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join our team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  26. Job vacancy - Independent Mental Capacity Advocate - POhWER

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    We are looking for an Independent Mental Capacity Advocate to join our London team.

  27. Support for residents following end of government furlough scheme

    Advice and Information -

    Looking for a new job, or worried about your finances and bills?

  28. Job vaccancy - Senior Engagement and Communications Advisor - CQC

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    This is a great opportunity to shape our comms and engagement activity as we develop how we oversee Local Authorities and Integrated Care Systems.

  29. "Whipps Won’t Wait"

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    Today I was at Whipps Cross Hospital to launch 'Whipps Won’t Wait,' a cross-party, cross-borough campaign to get a desperately needed new hospital for north-east London.

  30. Supportive group workshops for those experiencing a Covid-19 bereavement

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    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting Supportive Well-Being Covid-19 Group Workshops for those who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  31. Online well-being workshops for those experiencing Covid-19 related losses

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    The Drop-In Bereavement Centre is hosting a series of Bereavement Well-Being Workshops via Zoom to support members of the community who have experienced Covid-19 related losses.

  32. What is adult social care? Updated information

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  33. What can your NHS dentist do for you?

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    The NHS provides essential treatments needed to keep your mouth, teeth and gums healthy and free of pain.

  34. Job vacancy - Young Adult Carers Project Manager – Redbridge Carers Support Service

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    Redbridge Carers Support Service is recruiting for Young Adult Carers Project Manager who will join its team to manage the delivery of the project and promote positive outcomes for young adult carers aged 16-30.

  35. Job vacancy - Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate - Stay Safe East

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    Stay Safe East is seeking to recruit an Independent Disability and Domestic Abuse Advocate to support and advocate for disabled survivors of domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse in London.

  36. NHS dentistry: We have co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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    We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.

  37. Healthwatch Rebridge nominated for a HW England Network Award

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    We're proud to be shortlisted in the national Healthwatch Network Awards 2021...

  38. CQC: Increased stability in social care and real collaboration across health and care key to mitigating risk of “tsunami of unmet need”

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year – the first of these reports to cover a full year of the pandemic.

  39. Getting more children the dental care they need sooner

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    Thousands of children suffering from painful teeth problems across London will get speedier access to dental surgery, thanks to the NHS’s new Project Tooth Fairy.

  40. Job vacancy - Second Line Support Technician -Dementia UK

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    Join DementiaUK as a Second Line Support Technician. Home-based with travel to the London office

  41. #WhippsWon'tWait - Petition

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    The #WhippsWontWait petition has been signed by thousands of people but as many people as possible are needed to get the government to respond.

  42. Ipsos MORI - patient survey on GP practices

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    See how your GP practice is doing or compare practices

  43. DeStress 2 – Poverty-related mental distress in primary care

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    UCL Partners are looking to recruit people for a mental health project, whose experience of seeking help with mental health issues via a GP practice has been adversely affected by their deprivation.

  44. Healthwatch Redbridge and Partners win National Award! - (Press release)

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    Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Winners announced

  45. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Public Survey

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    On behalf of your local authority, Healthy Dialogues are writing a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) which looks at the health needs of the people who live in your area.

  46. Job vacancy - Head of Health and Wellbeing - RCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS looking for an inspiring and innovative leader to join the team as Head of Health and Wellbeing (Maternity Cover).

  47. COVID-19 – new variant

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    On Sunday 28 November the government announced new measures after cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant were found in the UK. 

  48. Social care: What is in the new plan?

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    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

  49. Urgent, 24/7 mental health support for young people

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    Life can be really difficult and you might sometimes feel completely overwhelmed. This kind of crisis situation can be triggered by many things, including bereavement, stress and social isolation, and may require an immediate response.

  50. Available NELFT Blood testing clinics during Christmas

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    NELFT have their opening times over the Festive Season for Phlebotomy services. Why not take a look and be prepared?