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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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Black women please share your experience of maternity and neonatal services
Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest Maternity & Neonatal Voices want to hear about the experiences of black women who have used or using…
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Neighbourhood Photography Walks
Waltham Forest Giving and Mindful Mavericks CIC are running four free guided photography walks, one in each part of the borough.
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Age UK September-October events
Age UK Waltham Forest's September/October newsletter is packed with new activities, events and opportunities to get involved.
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Latest reports and publication
The Experience of GP Services, 01.07.25 - 30.06.26
This annual report is based on the experience of 3,106 people.
Findings show that the overall sentiment is 84% positive.
Findings show that the overall sentiment is 84% positive.
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The Experience of GP Services: E4 Network PCN, 01.07.25 - 30.06.26
A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the E4 Network Primary Care Network (Chingford Medical Centre, Churchill Healthcare, Handsworth Medical Practice, The Old Church Surgery and The Ridgeway Surgery).
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