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Announcement: Closure of Local Healthwatch
On Friday, the Government announced its intention to close Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch like ours.
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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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Health Awareness in July 2025
Here are some health awareness events in July 2025.
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Funding to improve local health outcomes
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for projects and activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing, support people in maintaining good…
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World Sickle Cell Day - 19th June 2025
Thursday 19th June is World Sickle Cell Day, a United Nations-recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell disorder across the world.
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Latest reports and publication
Annual Report 2024-2025
Over the past year, we’ve helped more than 8,400 people have their say about health and care in Waltham Forest.
Our work has directly shaped GP access, maternity services, and vaccine confidence—ensuring decisions are grounded in real experiences.
We published 54 reports and reached out to underrepresented communities, including Romanian residents, people experiencing homelessness, and young people.
Our Good Care Framework is now embedded in local strategy, and our insights are influencing the design of new health hubs, making services more joined-up and inclusive.
Our work has directly shaped GP access, maternity services, and vaccine confidence—ensuring decisions are grounded in real experiences.
We published 54 reports and reached out to underrepresented communities, including Romanian residents, people experiencing homelessness, and young people.
Our Good Care Framework is now embedded in local strategy, and our insights are influencing the design of new health hubs, making services more joined-up and inclusive.
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Insights for the 10 Year Plan for Health
The Good Care Framework. What does good care look like? The good care framework was developed from what local people told us in our Big Conversation.
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