1. A-Z of health and social care

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    A jargon buster for health and social care.

  2. Deadpool and Wolverine urge you to give blood

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    Not all heroes wear capes: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman urge film fans to come together and give blood.

  3. Are you getting the eye care you need?

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    Healthwatch England wants you to complete a short survey to tell the NHS if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

  4. Directory of GPs in Waltham Forest

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    Here is list of GP practices in Waltham Forest by area (Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow).

  5. GPs' collective action

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    The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that from 1 August, GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels.

  6. Directory of Dentists in Waltham Forest

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    This is a list of dentists in the borough by area (Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow). You can register with any dentists outside the borough.

  7. Whipps Cross redevelopment news

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    The Whipps Cross redevelopment programme is not just building a new hospital but provides an opportunity to transform services across our local area.

  8. What is neurodiversity?

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    Neurodiversity refers to the idea that it is entirely natural for people to think, learn and behave differently which means that there is no single right way for someone’s brain to work. There are various types of neurodiversity.

  9. Stay well in the heat

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    The Yellow heat-health alert for London is now extended to Wednesday 14th August.

  10. All the information you need about vaccinations

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    The North East London Integrated Care Board has a Vaccinations Hub on their website.

  11. Help improve the hospital environment

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    Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals are having their 2024 Patient-Led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE) assessments.

  12. New opportunity for local people to get involved in shaping healthcare services

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    A new project across north east London delivered by University College London (UCL) will look at the role of Artificial Intelligence in identifying people who may be at risk of needing urgent care, and linking them to support services before they need urgent help. Artificial Intelligence involves the development of computer systems which can perform tasks normally requiring humans.

  13. Help protect your baby with RSV vaccine

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    From September, all patients who are pregnant will be given the choice to access a Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine.

  14. Help the London Assembly investigate dentistry in London

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    The London Assembly Health Committee is currently conducting an investigation into dentistry in London.

  15. Increase screening for bowel cancer in Waltham Forest

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    Waltham Forest Council's Public Health are launching a campaign to promote the uptake of bowel cancer screenings in our borough.

    If you are aged 50+, you can get a bowel cancer screening kit.

  16. How to get a bowel cancer home test kit

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    Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer, and it can affect anyone. Screening can help prevent bowel cancer or find it at an early stage when it's easier to treat. This is why it's important that anyone that receives a bowel cancer screening kit uses it. Bowel cancer screening kits are available to everyone aged 50+.

  17. Visiting at Whipps Cross hospital

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    Barts Health NHS Trust have updated guidance on visiting their hospitals including Whipps Cross hospital.

  18. Help with research about disabled people's experiences of mental health services

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    The focus of this research is to explore the experiences of physically disabled adults within crisis and inpatient mental health services.

  19. Directory of Opticians in Waltham Forest

    Advice and Information -

    Here is a list of opticians within our borough.

  20. Healthwatch response to the Darzi Review of the NHS

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    Professor Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England was published on Thursday 12 September.

  21. Patient Representation

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    One way to improve healthcare in the borough is to become a patient representative and work with a healthcare provider to make improvements in services and outcomes.

  22. Walk and talk to improve your mental health and wellbeing

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    Join Mental Health Mates Highams Park walk leader Steve for a gentle walk and talk to improve your mental health and wellbeing without fear of judgement. Everyone is welcome!

  23. Harrow Road GP Practice Patient Support Week

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    Harrow Road GP Practice Patient Participation Group in Leytonstone are holding a Patient Support Week this week from Monday 23rd September to Friday 27th September.

  24. It's time to book for life-saving flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

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    The NHS booking system for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations is now open. The vaccinations, which will be available from 3 October 2024, provide vital protection to keep people from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months.

  25. Temporary relocation of St James Medical Practice from 16th October

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    From 16th October 2024, the St James Medical Practice will be temporarily relocating to The Firs Medical Centre and the Forest Road Medical Centre.

  26. Complete Locality Hub survey to help shape healthcare services

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    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.

  27. The Experience of GP Services: Walthamstow West PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    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).

  28. The Experience of GP Services: Walthamstow Central PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Walthamstow Central Primary Care Network (Addison Road Medical Centre, Claremont Medical Centre, Dr RP Dhital's Practice, The Firs Medical Centre and Wood Street Health Centre).

  29. The Experience of GP Services: South Leytonstone PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the South Leytonstone Primary Care Network (Green Man Medical Centre, Harrow Road GP Practice, High Road Surgery, Kiyani Medical Practice, L.L Medical Care and Langthorne Sharma Family Practice).

  30. The Experience of GP Services: Leyton Collaborative PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Leyton Collaborative Primary Care Network (Leyton Healthcare, SMA Practice and The Manor Practice).

  31. The Experience of GP Services: Forest Integrated Health PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest Integrated Health Primary Care Network (Crawley Road Medical Centre, Francis Road Medical Centre, Hampton Medical Centre, Lime Tree Surgery, The Allum Practice, The Ecclesbourne Practice and The Lyndhurst Surgery).

  32. The Experience of GP Services: Forest 8 PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest 8 Primary Care Network (Dr Shantir's Practice, Kingshead Medical Practice, Larkshall Medical Centre, Penrhyn Surgery, Sinnott Medical Centre, The Bailey Practice, The Forest Surgery and The Microfaculty).

  33. The Experience of GP Services: E4 Network PCN, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the E4 Network Primary Care Network (Chingford Medical Centre, Churchill Healthcare, Handsworth Medical Practice, The Old Church Surgery and The Ridgeway Surgery).

  34. The Experience of GP Services, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    This annual report is based on the experience of 2,352 people.
    Findings show that the overall sentiment is 75% positive.

  35. The Experience of Whipps Cross University Hospital, 01.10.23 - 30.09.24

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    This annual report is based on the experience of 348 people.

    Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is at 40%, which is much lower than the average of 52% for all hospitals within the North East London Integrated Care Board area.

    The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 43% of all feedback with only 34% positive.

  36. The Experience of Health, Care and Community Services, 01.07.24 - 30.09.24

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    This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,363 people.
    Overall satisfaction has declined by 1% this quarter standing at 79% positive.

  37. The Experience of Whipps Cross Emergency Department, 01.04.23 - 30.09.24

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    This two-page summary is based on feedback from 165 people.

    Overall satisfaction is negative for all quarters, In the last quarter (Q2 2024) it stands at 77%,

  38. We have published our latest patient experience reports for Q2 2024

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    We have published our latest patient experience reports ending 30th September 2024.

  39. Help build a health service fit for the future

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    The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a public consultation to develop a new 10 Year Health Plan for England.

  40. Where to get vaccinated in Waltham Forest

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    The National Booking Service is open for bookings for the COVID-19 vaccine.

  41. If you have COPD, you can help co-design a new service

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    A research study called UPTURN is aiming to create a service to help people access their treatment for a lung disease called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

  42. Preparing for Winter Wellness - 29th October in Walthamstow

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    This event is being held on Tuesday 29th October from 11am to 3pm at Walthamstow Community Hub, 18A Orford Road, E17 9LN.

  43. 4th to 11th November is Ask Your Pharmacist Week 2024

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    Organised by the National Pharmacy Association, Ask Your Pharmacist Week 2024 is from 4th to 11th November.

  44. If you get a Bowel cancer screening kit - use it!

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    Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer, and it can affect anyone. This is why it's important that anyone that receives a bowel cancer screening kit uses it. It only takes a few minutes and could save your life.


  45. Age UK Waltham Forest November/December 2024 newsletter

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    Age UK Waltham Forest's November/December 24 newsletter is now available.

  46. The Snug

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    CREST run "The Snug" as a place to build connections and support minds.

  47. Romanian trust and vaccine project

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    We have engaged with the Romanian community in Waltham Forest and Newham on their experience with the NHS, as well as on vaccination.

  48. At the first sign of a stroke, call 999

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    Do you know the signs of a stroke? The NHS has just launched its latest Act FAST campaign.

  49. NHS England are looking for patient safety partners

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    NHS England are looking for new patient safety partners to join NHS England’s National Patient Safety team and NHS England’s regional teams.

  50. New Whipps Cross pharmacy

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    From Monday 10th November, Rowlands Pharmacy replaced Lloyds Pharmacy as Barts Health's new provider of outpatient medicines dispensing service at its four hospital locations.