News and reports

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.

With Winter around the corner, empowering patients to manage their care and reduce missed appointments will have a big impact in reducing pressures on our hospitals.

Last Winter, nearly 80,000 people didn’t attend their hospital appointment at one of Barts Health’s five hospitals which includes Whipps Cross Hospital. This can cause people to wait longer for their own appointments and the NHS estimates that every missed appointment costs £30.

Barts Health is working closely with two other acute trusts across north east London to pool resources in order to meet the national target to ensure that no-one is waiting more than 15 months for treatment by next April.

Winter is a time of increased pressure as cold weather affects people with existing health conditions and illnesses like flu and Covid-19 spread. As an integrated care system, NHS North East London are continuously working to build up resilience and plan for how to respond to periods of increased demand.

The Patients’ Forum for the London Ambulance Service have organised an online event with Dr Fionna Moore who has more than 40 years experience in the NHS including an outstanding period as both Medical Director and Chief Executive of the London Ambulance Service, from 5.30pm to 7pm on Monday 13th November.

The November/December newsletter for Age UK Waltham Forest features Christmas Quiz (book now), History Walks in Central London, Christmas Crafts – make your own crackers, Learn Bridge starting 5th January – limited places left, Footcare and the Christmas Appeal – can you help Age UK to help others?

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.