News and reports

Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month is a time to honour babies born premature or sick, their families, and the healthcare professionals who support them.

This month raises awareness of the five gynaecological cancers - cervical, ovarian, vaginal, vulval and womb.

See Age UK Waltham Forest's latest newsletter for September-October 2025.

A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS.

From 1st September, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations.

Walthamstow Central Primary Care Network and Waltham Forest Council have organised a community wellness day on Saturday 13th September from 12pm to 3pm.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an unannounced inspection of urgent and emergency services at Whipps Cross University Hospital, run by Barts Health NHS Trust, in May.

Sexual health and HIV services give advice and practical support around contraception, relationships, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They can also provide STI testing and at-home test kits.

Waltham Forest Sexual Health Outreach Service runs regular free and confidential pop-up clinics in a variety of locations including once a month in Family Hubs.

GN Carnival and Skills Within invite local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and individuals to express interest in joining a new Waltham Forest Windrush Community Consortium, supported by Waltham Forest Council.

NHS North East London have opened a Women’s Health Hub at Whipps Cross Hospital, one of four across north east London, to help you get the right care more easily and quickly, in a place that’s convenient for you.

The Women’s Health Hub provides a one-stop-shop for women’s healthcare. They bring together doctors, nurses and other healthcare specialists to support women with their health needs at different stages of their life.

Here is a list of local support services for those who have experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss.