1. Board meeting minutes - 27 January 2022

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    Take a look at what was discussed in our January Board Meeting by downloading the document below.

  2. Healthwatch England chair to step down

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    Sir Robert Francis QC to step down as our chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board

  3. Grants available for organisations to obtain defibrillators

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    London Hearts is helping to fund Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) in communities all over the country.

  4. Steps that can help people waiting for NHS treatment

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    The latest figures from the NHS show that the number of people waiting for NHS treatment has increased by 180,000. Read our response.

  5. Job vacancy - Research and Learning Officer - 4in10

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    4 in 10 children in London live in poverty. We, and our members, exist to change this.

  6. Job vacancy - Community Outreach Officer - 4in10

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    4 in 10 children in London live in poverty. We, and our members, exist to change this.

  7. Job vacancy - Programme Director - Creative Redbridge

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    We’re looking for an exceptional person who is excited by the challenge of starting with a blank canvas.

  8. Job vacancy - Volunteering Officer - RedbridgeCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS is recruiting for a Volunteering Officer.

  9. Job vacancy - Communities Project Manager - RedbridgeCVS

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    RedbridgeCVS is looking for someone with a passion for health and wellbeing and the ability to build strong and impactful partnerships to join the team as their new Health and Communities Project Manager.

  10. NHS help available for people who are trying to get pregnant – share your thoughts

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    North East London Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking feedback on a proposed new fertility policy that outlines the NHS help available for people who are trying to get pregnant.

  11. Mental Health First Aider online course - places available (for free!) 

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    This course will teach you practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues.

  12. Press Release: Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair

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    Redbridge Charity launches its first Community Health and Social Care Fair

  13. Information and Signposting - 2021-2022

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    When reviewing enquiries as a whole, we identify key themes around service waiting lists, ability to book or register, levels of support, empathy and communication, and quality of outcome.

  14. Annual Report - 2021-2022

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    Healthwatch Redbridge 2021-2022 Annual Report: find out how we have been responding to your concerns throughout the year.

  15. Patient choice on GP appointments 'eroded completely', meeting told

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    The issue of GP appointments was debated during a Redbridge health and wellbeing board meeting.

  16. Managing high blood pressure - Survey

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    NHS North East London wants to hear your views on how it can help stop people living in these communities from getting high blood pressure and improving treatment for those who already have it.

  17. Help us to improve maternity services across north east London

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    We are interested to hear from you about your experiences of maternity services at your local hospital.

  18. Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service

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    One Place East is restarting Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service, which will allow people with dementia to continue doing what interests them and help them to participate in activities that will help to reduce their isolation ...

  19. What is the future of General Practice?

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    Jacob Lant, Healthwatch England, Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research is talking about the future of General Practice - talking about the difficulties people face getting appointments and the rise in people avoiding appointments

  20. Integrated Care Systems - How the NHS is changing

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    How does the NHS in England work? and how it's changing...

  21. Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering launches programme to help older people get online

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    Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering has launched a new Digital Champion Programme to help older people in the region who want to get online and learn how to use digital devices.

  22. Research participants wanted

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    If you live in Redbridge and have a visual impairment, One Place East would like to hear your views

  23. Do you suffer from Long Covid?

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    People affected by Long Covid in north east London urged to seek NHS help!

  24. NHS North East London Polio Vaccination Update

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    NHS North East London are continuing to deliver the Polio booster vaccination for children aged 1 to 9

  25. Covid-19 booster extended to over 65s

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    People aged 65 and over are able to book their autumn Covid-19 booster, meaning five million more people can now to up their protection ahead of winter.

  26. New NHS online hub to help with NHS costs

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    With the cost of living crisis, we are aware that while the NHS is free, there are some things that patients need to pay for like prescriptions and dental costs. A range of support is available to eligible people to help with these.

  27. New arrangements for evening and weekend GP appointments

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    GP practices across north east London now provide appointments outside normal practice hours, to ensure patients can more easily get help when they need it.

  28. NHS Winter Vaccinations

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    COVID-19 and flu spread more quickly in winter and can cause serious illness. If you’re 50 years or over, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster. #GetBoosted



  29. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter, and get the care you need.

  30. NHS tummy troubles awareness campaign

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    NHS England is raising awareness of cancers in the abdominal area and urological cancers, and is encouraging anyone who has had tummy troubles such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or seen blood in their pee – to contact their GP.

  31. The Experience of Post-Covid-19

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    Healthwatch Redbridge, Havering and Barking & Dagenham joined together with the North East London Foundation Trust Long Covid service to hear the experience of local people who feel they have Post-Covid-19.

  32. Making Safeguarding Personal

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    Redbridge Safeguarding Adults Board asked us to hear from service users about the way they were cared for during a safeguarding review.

  33. New Highlighting Heroes nominations

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    We are pleased to share the most recent Highlighting Heroes nominations. The individuals nominated have provided excellent care and support for their respective organisations.

  34. Explaining Scarlet Fever and Strep A

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    Information from the NHS on what to do if your child is showing symptoms of Scarlet Fever or Strep A.

  35. What to do if you or someone else is unwell over the upcoming Bank Holidays

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    Knowing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help you get the treatment you need faster.

  36. Healthwatch Redbridge Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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    Join our online AGM to hear about the work we have been doing over the last year

  37. London Ambulance Service survey

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    Help Us Improve Emergency Care in London: Take Our Survey

  38. Winter vaccinations

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    Keep yourself and others safe this winter

  39. Community Living Rooms

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    Find a warm and welcoming place in Faith and community halls

  40. Cost-of-living health information support

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    Information on two health related schemes that may help patients with the cost-of-living crisis.

  41. New Highlighting Heroes nomination

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    We are pleased to share the most recent Highlighting Heroes nomination. The individual nominated has provided incredible support to families facing bereavement.

  42. Become a Community Health Champion

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    Ever thought of volunteering as a Community Health Champion in Redbridge?

  43. Tell us about your experience of using Maternity services in Redbridge

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    If you have recently used Maternity services in Redbridge or surrounding North East London boroughs, tell us about your experiences to help improve services in the future.

  44. FREE Mental Health First Aid training

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    Become a Mental Health First Aider with an Online Mental Health First Aid course

  45. Healthwatch Redbridge celebrates successful tender outcome

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    Healthwatch Redbridge is celebrating its continued success in securing a new long-term contract for up to five years.