News and reports

**Calling young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes!**

Diabetes UK have organised a FREE Bowling Social Event designed exclusively for individuals aged 16-25 living with Type 1 Diabetes. Get ready to roll into a fantastic evening of strikes, spares, and socialising. It’s not just a bowling night – it’s a chance to connect, share experiences, and make lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

Diabetes UK have organised a free online event – Diabetes and the Menopause – on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm, via Zoom.

The successful pilot of a cutting-edge diagnostic procedure at Whipps Cross hospital is helping hundreds of patients get their test results faster. The technique called transnasal endoscopy is less uncomfortable than traditional methods and not only better for the patient but more efficient too.

A dedicated unit providing same day emergency care has opened at Whipps Cross University Hospital to provide faster treatment for a group of patients who would otherwise be admitted to a ward.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

There are a number of walk-in Covid-19 and flu vaccination clinics this month in the borough.

The Government has awarded our borough £510,786 for urgent and emergency care.

Nobody wants to be in hospital over the Christmas period, but with a secret Santa gift, you can bring joy to a patient on Christmas Day.

The final report for our Enter and View visit to the Elizabeth Ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital in November 2022. It highlights the positive feedback we received on the ward but also the impact that pressures on GP Access and social care are having on hospital services.

This report shows the draft findings of the Waltham Forest Community Conversation which was part of the wider NHS North East London Big Conversation.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

Thursday 23rd November is Carers Rights Day.