Have your say on coronavirus/COVID-19 with this survey
NHS and social care staff are doing everything they can to keep us well during this crisis, but there might be things that can be improved. You can help services understand the issues that are…
View articleZoom Video Conference service
Healthwatch Waltham Forest will be running weekly sessions via our Zoom video conference service. We will be providing information, advice and support to residents worried about the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus). They will be taking…
View articleMessage from Mayor of London
Londoners, Now more than ever it’s essential that we stay home, save lives and protect our NHS. I’m working from home and following the Government’s instructions to only leave the house when absolutely necessary….
View articleNHS 111 Call Centre Jobs
There are 50 call centre jobs needed to be filled for NHS 111 service. These are for the Covid-19 response team. Roles are based in Barking and East Croydon NHS 111 call centres managed by…
View articleYour NHS calls for a volunteer army – here’s how you can help…
The nation is looking for 250,000 volunteers to help protect and support the most vulnerable from having to leave their home. Here’s how your local Healthwatch can support the volunteer efforts against COVID-19. Click here…
View articleThe Community Help Network has launched! Do you need help or want to help?

Waltham Forest Council has launched the Waltham Forest Community Help Network, our way of both supporting our most vulnerable residents directly, as well as providing a way for residents to help each other. Community Help…
View articleInformation on Coronavirus
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus. Click here to view the latest Government advice. How long to stay at home if…
View articleWhipps Cross Redevelopment Newsletter, January 2020
The latest news about Whipps Cross Hospital redevelopment. You can also find out more on the Future Whipps website. Downloads Whipps Cross Redevelopment Newsletter, January 2020
View articleThe Orient Practice to close on 31 January 2020
NHS Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) reports that the Orient Practice will close on 31st January 2020. Visit the CCG website for more information. If you have any views or experiences about the service change,…
View articleNICE Public Involvement Update, November 2019
The latest news and updates from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). NICE Public Involvement Update, November 2019
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