News and reports

The antenatal and postnatal wards at Whipps Cross Hospital have reopened, offering mothers, babies, and their families upgraded facilities after six months of extensive redevelopment.

Healthwatch England have published a blog about the public's experiences of AI in healthcare.

Join Creating Conversations CIC for an evening of conversation and guidance on why we need to talk about death and dying, and how to plan for the end of life.

Waltham Forest Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) are inviting local voluntary, community and faith organisations to a practical workshop on Understanding The NHS 10-Year Plan and What It Means For Waltham Forest.

Sports4Life are providing FREE Zumba and Pilates sessions for residents in the Lea Bridge Road and Leyton Wards, as part of a community-led response to Type 2 diabetes and related health conditions (including heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke) which disproportionately affect Black and Asian communities.

Saint Francis Hospice is opening a brand-new shop in Chingford and are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join the team.

The Patients Association is looking to gather patient perspectives on AI regulation. These perspectives will support them in forming their response to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s (MHRA) call for evidence on the regulation of AI in healthcare.

This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,698 people.
Overall satisfaction is 86% positive, up 3% from last quarter.

This annual report is based on the experience of 2,879 people.
Findings show that the overall sentiment is 83% positive.

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.

We have published our latest patient experience reports ending 30th September 2025.

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).