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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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Making Whipps Cross more welcoming
A new campaign has been launched at Whipps Cross Hospital to help make the site cleaner, greener and more welcoming for patients, visitors, staff and…
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Free digestive health and well-being workshops for adults over 45
NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme are organising free digestive health and well-being workshops for adults over 45.
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999 Patient Feedback Survey
London Ambulance Service (LAS) would like to hear about your experience of using their services. By sharing your views and providing feedback, you…
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Latest reports and publication
The Experience of Health, Care and Community Services, 01.04.26 - 30.06.26
This quarterly report is based on the experience of 2,004 people.
Overall satisfaction is 85% positive, up 4% from last quarter.
Overall satisfaction is 85% positive, up 4% from last quarter.
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The Experience of Whipps Cross University Hospital, 01.07.25 - 30.06.26
This annual report is based on the experience of 291 people.
Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is just 35% positive.
The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 49% of all feedback with only 25% positive.
Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is just 35% positive.
The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 49% of all feedback with only 25% positive.
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