News and reports

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).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the South Leytonstone Primary Care Network (Green Man Medical Centre, Harrow Road GP Practice, High Road Surgery, Kiyani Medical Practice, L.L Medical Care and Langthorne Sharma Family Practice).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Walthamstow Central Primary Care Network (Addison Road Medical Centre, Claremont Medical Centre, Dr RP Dhital's Practice, The Firs Medical Centre and Wood Street Health Centre).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Walthamstow West Primary Care Network (Higham Hill Medical Centre, Queens Road Medical Centre, Seymour Medical Centre, St James Medical Centre and The Grove Medical Centre).

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

A weekly Walthamstow Village Wellbeing walk will be run every Wednesday from 4th October, at 2pm to 3pm. Free for all to join and suitable for all ages.

World Menopause Day is being held on 18 October. The purpose of the day, led by the International Menopause Society, is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This year’s theme is cardiovascular disease.

World Mental Health Day has been celebrated on 10 October since 1992. The theme of the 2023 day, set by the World Federation of Mental Health, is “Mental health is a universal human right”

Care and support for people at the end of life needs to be delivered with compassion and care.
The NHS are inviting those with experience of end of life or palliative care to give their views. This may be from their own personal experience, their experiences caring for a family member, or from a bereavement in the last year. This may include children, young people, as well as adults.

Every Wednesday (from the 1st of November), the WF Community Hub is inviting you to their Hub Lounge from 11am to 2pm where you can relax and have a cup of tea/coffee, play games and make new connections.

This year’s theme for Black History Month is to celebrate black women throughout history.