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The purpose of this piece of work is to capture the voice of the Looked After Children (LAC) and Care Leavers in Waltham Forest to ensure that Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), in redesigning services, obtains the right provision of health services that are responsive to their needs, aspirations and preferences.
With special thanks to the young people who shared their experiences with us and the partners and colleagues who helped recruit participants

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local GP services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by the Healthwatch Waltham Forest team, with key findings published in a borough report.

From January – May 2015, Healthwatch researchers carried out interviews and focus groups capturing the views of children, young people and parents from across the borough.

On 6 October 2015, Healthwatch Waltham Forest held its 2nd annual event, ‘Caring About Care Homes at the Waltham Forest Assembly Hall.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local GP services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by the Healthwatch Waltham Forest team, with key findings published in a borough report.

Since January 2015, Healthwatch Waltham Forest, along with 12 local Healthwatch organisations and the British Deaf Association (BDA) in North, Central and East London have been working on a project to improve access for disabled patients across NHS Trusts.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local Dental services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by our team, with key findings published in this report.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local Community Health services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by our team, with key findings published in the report and annexes below.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local Social services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by our team, with key findings published in this report.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about our local hospital - Whipps Cross.
This data, from a variety of sources (including provider complaints reports), is analysed by our team with key findings published in this report.

As part of our core work, we acquire patient feedback about local GP services.
This data, from a variety of sources, is analysed by our team, with key findings published in a borough report.

We are proud to publish our Annual Report for 2014/15.