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The Government has announced that it wants to change the law to transfer the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care and to transfer the work of local Healthwatch services (like us) to the NHS and local authorities.
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Staying safe in hot weather
Stay well in the heat. Find out what we can do to reduce its impact.
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Get Involved: Three Charities, One Volunteering Opportunity
We’re excited to be part of Volunteering Link – a new five-year project that brings together volunteering opportunities across Healthwatch Waltham Forest, Waltham Forest Community Hub, and Carers First under one coordinated programme. It’s designed to…
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Complete Locality Hub survey to help shape healthcare services
Waltham Forest Council, the NHS and the voluntary and community sector are working together to develop community healthcare spaces where GP services, screenings, tests and community services can all be provided in one place.
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Resident doctors on strike - June 2026
Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am on Monday 15 June to 6.59am on Friday 19 June.
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Free chilled water at Whipps Cross A&E reception
New contactless water bottle refill stations have been introduced to meet the demand for drinking water.
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Can you help with research?
Are you living with multiple long-term conditions (including mental health) and also experience financial or social disadvantage?
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Latest reports and publication
Quarterly Update: January to March 2026
This update summarises what local people are telling us about health and care, where experience is breaking down, and what we are doing with partners in response.
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The Experience of Health, Care and Community Services, 01.01.26 - 31.03.26
This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,628 people.
Overall satisfaction is 81% positive, down 5% from last quarter.
Overall satisfaction is 81% positive, down 5% from last quarter.
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