News and reports

This report summarises preliminary findings from a survey asking residents about the services they would like to see in a local health hub and also about preferences for services in a women's health hub.

In the summer of 2024, Healthwatch Waltham Forest undertook a survey to evaluate how accessible GP surgeries are for vulnerable groups, such as migrants and those without regular identification or proof of address.

NHS North East London have a session coming up for local people to come together to share their experiences of health and care services to contribute to the government’s national 10 Year Health Plan.

If you are eligible, you can get your COVID-19 vaccine until 31 January 2025 from a walk-in site. Note that the online national booking system, NHS App and 119 phone service is now CLOSED for flu and COVID-19 vaccination booking.

We have published our latest patient experience reports ending 31st December 2024.

This annual report is based on the experience of 2,374 people.
Findings show that the overall sentiment is 76% positive.

This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,313 people.
Overall satisfaction is 77% positive, down 2% from last quarter.

This annual report is based on the experience of 385 people.

Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is at 46%.

The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 44% of all feedback with only 43% positive.

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).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest 8 Primary Care Network (Dr Shantir's Practice, Kingshead Medical Practice, Larkshall Medical Centre, Penrhyn Surgery, Sinnott Medical Centre, The Bailey Practice, The Forest Surgery and The Microfaculty).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest Integrated Health Primary Care Network (Crawley Road Medical Centre, Francis Road Medical Centre, Hampton Medical Centre, Lime Tree Surgery, The Allum Practice, The Ecclesbourne Practice and The Lyndhurst Surgery).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Leyton Collaborative Primary Care Network (Leyton Healthcare, SMA Practice and The Manor Practice).