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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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The state of health and social care in 2026
Today, Healthwatch England published a new report on the public's experiences of health and social care.
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What do women want from health services?
As the government prepares to refresh the Women Health’s Strategy, we share new findings on women’s top priorities.
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"Ladies Let's Get Louder" - a Women's History Month event
Join Waltham Forest Women’s Network CIC and Step Into Your Strength CIC for a Powerful evening celebrating Women’s History Month, a night dedicated…
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Latest reports and publication
The Experience of Health, Care and Community Services, 01.10.25 - 31.12.25
This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,698 people.
Overall satisfaction is 86% positive, up 3% from last quarter.
Overall satisfaction is 86% positive, up 3% from last quarter.
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The Experience of Whipps Cross University Hospital, 01.01.25 - 31.12.25
This annual report is based on the experience of 274 people.
Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is just 38% positive.
The Accident & Emergency department accounted for exactly half of all feedback with only 32% positive.
Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is just 38% positive.
The Accident & Emergency department accounted for exactly half of all feedback with only 32% positive.
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