News and reports

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).

This annual report is based on the experience of 338 people.

Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is at 48%.

The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 48% of all feedback with only 43% positive.

Get the latest analysis of local services.

Get the latest analysis of local services.

Get the latest analysis of local services.

Get the latest analysis of local services.

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.