News and reports

See below for April's health awareness months, weeks and days.

Last September, an 89-year old woman was admitted to Whipps Cross hospital nearing the end of her long life. A few days later, her husband, who she had been married to for over 60 years, was also admitted as he was also dying.

A Tower Hamlets GP is investigating the clarity of different staff roles in medical records. Currently, many people can enter information into patient records, but it seems that only their name and not their role is visible to clinicians and patients.

Together with Waltham Forest Community Hub (who are managing this project) and Carers First, we are recruiting a Volunteer Manager to work with all three charities.

Patients are being harmed or have died because scans are misread, delayed or not followed up, according to a new report out today by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

The report warns long waits for eye care are having a huge impact on people's daily lives and provides recommendations for improving care.

Age UK Waltham Forest have organised some events - a singing group, walking tennis, circuits classes and Bollywood dance.

Barts Charity's My Thank You campaign has been running since October 2024 which gives patients, their families and friends the opportunity to tell NHS staff what a difference they make via a personal thank you message.

The Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA) is a brand new research, education and training centre from Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, funded by Barts Charity. ACHA works closely with local people and health and care staff in north-east London to improve care and support for people as they grow older.

Barts Health NHS Trust have announced that patients coming to St Bartholomew’s Hospital for a blood test will need to book their appointment either in advance or on the day.

Walk-in blood tests will no longer be available.

The Women's Health Research Programme (WHRP) led by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) are conducting a survey to gather valuable insights and perspectives.

Dementia UK are holding Admiral Nurse clinics at the Walthamstow Nationwide branch, 179/181 High Street, E17 7BX on Tuesday 25th March, Wednesday 26th March and Thursday 27th March.