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The Government has announced that it wants to change the law to transfer the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care and to transfer the work of local Healthwatch services (like us) to the NHS and local authorities.
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Staying safe in hot weather
Stay well in the heat. Find out what we can do to reduce its impact.
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Get Involved: Three Charities, One Volunteering Opportunity
We’re excited to be part of Volunteering Link – a new five-year project that brings together volunteering opportunities across Healthwatch Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest Community Hub, and Carers First under one coordinated programme. It’s designed to…
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Complete Locality Hub survey to help shape healthcare services
Waltham Forest Council, the NHS and the voluntary and community sector are working together to develop community healthcare spaces where GP services, screenings, tests and community services can all be provided in one place.
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NHS publish new Accessible Information Standard
NHS England quietly published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) on 30 June. The standard, first published in 2016, is…
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Upcoming strike at Whipps Cross hospital - July 2025
Unfortunately, there will be more strike action affecting Whipps Cross hospital at the end of this month.
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Big improvements to Whipps Cross
Barts Health NHS Trust are spending £23 million to make big changes to our local hospital over the next year to make the buildings safer and better…
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The Experience of Health, Care and Community Services, 01.04.25 - 30.06.25
This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,442 people.
Overall satisfaction is 82% positive, same as last quarter.
Overall satisfaction is 82% positive, same as last quarter.
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