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Members of the multi-profession union Unite will strike between will strike between Monday 29 January – Friday 9 February 2024. -
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If you use Whipps Cross as your local hospital then you can join the Whipps Cross Redevelopment Community Forum to share your views on the redevelopment of your hospital. -
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Friday 26th January is Great Mental Health Day when 1,000s of Londoners will come together across free events taking place across the city, sharing stories, experiences and exploring ways to support individual and community wellbeing. -
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CREST Waltham Forest are holding an online neurodiversity peer support group every Thursday, starting on Thursday 1st February, from 7pm to 8.30pm. -
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Age UK Waltham Forest’s February newsletter includes details on the plant fayre in March, other activities plus an invite to the AGM. -
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The Government has awarded our borough £510,786 for urgent and emergency care. -
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There are a number of walk-in Covid-19 and flu vaccination clinics this month in the borough. -
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A dedicated unit providing same day emergency care has opened at Whipps Cross University Hospital to provide faster treatment for a group of patients who would otherwise be admitted to a ward. -
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The successful pilot of a cutting-edge diagnostic procedure at Whipps Cross hospital is helping hundreds of patients get their test results faster. The technique called transnasal endoscopy is less uncomfortable than traditional methods and not only better for the patient but more efficient too. -
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Diabetes UK have organised a free online event – Diabetes and the Menopause – on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm, via Zoom. -
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**Calling young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes!**
Diabetes UK have organised a FREE Bowling Social Event designed exclusively for individuals aged 16-25 living with Type 1 Diabetes. Get ready to roll into a fantastic evening of strikes, spares, and socialising. It’s not just a bowling night – it’s a chance to connect, share experiences, and make lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment.
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The British Medical Association has announced junior doctors will strike 7am on Wednesday 20 December to 7am on Saturday 23 December 2023 and 7am on Wednesday 3 January to 7am on Tuesday 9 January 2024.
Members of the multi-profession union Unite will strike between Monday 18 December 2023 and Friday 22 December 2023 and Monday 25 December 2023 and Tuesday 26 December 2023.
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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking public views on how incentive payments to GP practices could be changed to improve patient care. -
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The finalists for the Barts Health Heroes Awards have been announced. -
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On 7 December, the Minister of State for Social Care, visited Whipps Cross hospital. -
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When you quit smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. -
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October 16 is Restart a Heart Day. Celebrate it by learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to give you lifesaving skills and the confidence to use them. -
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This year’s theme for Black History Month is to celebrate black women throughout history. -
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Every Wednesday (from the 1st of November), the WF Community Hub is inviting you to their Hub Lounge from 11am to 2pm where you can relax and have a cup of tea/coffee, play games and make new connections. -
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Care and support for people at the end of life needs to be delivered with compassion and care.
The NHS are inviting those with experience of end of life or palliative care to give their views. This may be from their own personal experience, their experiences caring for a family member, or from a bereavement in the last year. This may include children, young people, as well as adults.
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World Mental Health Day has been celebrated on 10 October since 1992. The theme of the 2023 day, set by the World Federation of Mental Health, is “Mental health is a universal human right” -
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World Menopause Day is being held on 18 October. The purpose of the day, led by the International Menopause Society, is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. This year’s theme is cardiovascular disease. -
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A weekly Walthamstow Village Wellbeing walk will be run every Wednesday from 4th October, at 2pm to 3pm. Free for all to join and suitable for all ages. -
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The first phase of construction to begin in 2024. -
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On Friday 20th October, the Breast Cancer Now charity are encouraging people to wear pink to raise money to help fund life-changing breast cancer research and support. -
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Diabetes UK have organised an awareness event for people living in Waltham Forest who live with type 2 diabetes to mark World Diabetes Day on Tuesday, 14 November. The ‘Living with Diabetes Day’ will take place at Leyton Orient Football Ground, Brisbane Road, Leyton E10 5NF and will run from 9am – 4.10pm. -
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The October 23 edition of the Age UK Waltham Forest newsletter includes new bridge classes (book your place now), Scams awareness event – 13th October, celebrate Black History Month with a fun-filled quiz (22nd October) and Techy Tea Party on 27th October.
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Whipps Cross Hospital has been awarded three national awards in recognition of the way the hospital cares for people at the end of their life. -
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Today is World Menopause Day. -
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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?
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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Thursday 23rd November is Carers Rights Day. -
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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. -
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This report examines the experience of local primary care, with a focus on GP services, mental health, diabetes and respiratory disease. -
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We visited the UCC on 27th April, 28th April and 8th May 2019. -
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We visited the FAU and AAT on 20th June 2019. -
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We visited the AAU on 27th and 28th June 2019. -
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We visited the Rapid Response team on 17th July 2019. This service is run by the North East London Foundation NHS Trust (NELFT). -
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We visited the Extended Access Hubs on 23rd, 24th, and 27th July 2019. -
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We visited the Lyncroft House Care Home on 11th December 2018. -
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We visited the Highcroft Care Home on 16th January 2017. -
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We visited the Sage Ward at Whipps Cross hospital on 31st January 2018. -
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We visited the Ebony House Care Home on 27th February 2018. -
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We visited the George Mason Lodge on 24th October 2017. -
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We visited the St. Catherine's Rest Home on 7th November 2017. -
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We visited the Rowan Ward at Whipps Cross hospital on 28th February 2017. -
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These reports examine GP patient experience in Chingford, Leyton/Leytonstone and Walthamstow.