News and reports

Our quarterly reports examine the experience of 21,629 local people.

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.

Here are some health awareness events in July 2025.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for projects and activities that promote physical and mental wellbeing, support people in maintaining good health, prevent illness, and address health inequalities in the borough.

Stay well in the heat. Find out what we can do to reduce its impact.

Thursday 19th June is World Sickle Cell Day, a United Nations-recognised day to raise awareness of sickle cell disorder across the world.

St John Ambulance is calling on Londoners to take part in free first aid sessions across the city to celebrate St John's Day - the annual celebration of St John people and the work they do, all while showcasing the importance of learning first aid.

Whether it’s learning CPR, using a defibrillator, or treating everyday injuries, every Londoner has the power to save a life.

Barts Health NHS Trust have announced that they have received £28 million from the government to fix and improve buildings at Whipps Cross and Newham hospitals.

Sickle Cell Disorder: Addressing Challenges Across the Community will be held at London Metropolitan University on Wednesday 2nd July from 11am to 3pm.

Here is a list of pharmacies in Leytonstone. Contains links to pharmacies' websites, their entries on the NHS website and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC) inspection reports.

A directory of pharmacies in Waltham Forest by area.

Here is a list of pharmacies in Walthamstow. Contains links to pharmacies' websites, their entries on the NHS website and General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC) inspection reports from April 2019 onwards which means some pharmacies have yet been inspected.