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This week (18th to 22nd November) is Safeguarding Adults Week. A time for organisations to come together to raise awareness of important safeguarding issues. -
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London Autism Group charity organises community cafes for the Autistic community around London to provide a safe, inclusive, accessible and free space for the entire Autistic community to meet up in person. The nearest one to Waltham Forest is in neighbouring South Woodford. -
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If you are pregnant or a parent of children under 2 years old, then you can help shape maternity and neonatal services by sharing your experience with Maternity Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP). -
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It has long been acknowledged that the majority of people who turn up at A&E do not need to be seen or treated in an emergency department. Barts Health NHS Trust are encouraging patients to #RethinkA&E and consider going to a GP or pharmacy instead. -
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The next meeting of our Patient Participation Group (PPG) Forum will be held on Thursday 5th December, from 5pm to 7pm at Waltham Forest GP Federation, 500 Larkshall Road, Highams Park, E4 9HH -
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Keeping Well This Winter - Your Guide to a Healthy Season is now available. Includes advice and information on keeping warm, vaccination, staying healthy and connected this winter. -
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The NHS has warned that the health service is bracing for a potential 'quad-demic' this winter caused by increasing cases of flu, norovirus, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). -
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If you are aged 8 to 16 and impacted by sickle cell, then the Cianna's Smile (a charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by Sickle Cell) invite you to their Youth Entrepreneur Club. -
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This festive season, you can be a Secret Santa by donating to Barts Charity. Your contribution will provide a thoughtful gift to a patient spending Christmas in the hospital. -
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A Health and Wellbeing bus will be at Leytonstone High Road on Tuesday 17th December 2024 from 9am to 5pm for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations plus a range of health and wellbeing checks. -
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The parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into community mental health services. -
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All at Healthwatch Waltham Forest wish everyone a happy holiday season. Our phone number will not be answered on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Please leave a message and we will get back to you. -
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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have again rated Whipps Cross Hospital's urgent and emergency department as "requires improvement". -
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Sky News visited Whipps Cross Hospital respiratory ward to report on the increase in flu cases. -
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There are a few pharmacies in Waltham Forest and surrounding areas open on Christmas Day (25th December 2024), Boxing Day (26th December 2024) and New Year's Day (1st January 2025). -
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From 1 January 2025, the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust merged into the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Age UK Waltham Forest January and February 20025 newsletter is available. -
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Stay well in the cold weather. -
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If your GP sends you for a blood test, there are several options available. -
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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).
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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). -
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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). -
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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). -
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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).
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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).
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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).
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This annual report is based on the experience of 385 people.
Overall satisfaction for Whipps Cross University Hospital is at 46%.
The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 44% of all feedback with only 43% positive.
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This quarterly report is based on the experience of 1,313 people.
Overall satisfaction is 77% positive, down 2% from last quarter.
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This annual report is based on the experience of 2,374 people.
Findings show that the overall sentiment is 76% positive.
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We have published our latest patient experience reports ending 31st December 2024. -
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If you are eligible, you can get your COVID-19 vaccine until 31 January 2025 from a walk-in site. Note that the online national booking system, NHS App and 119 phone service is now CLOSED for flu and COVID-19 vaccination booking. -
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NHS North East London have a session coming up for local people to come together to share their experiences of health and care services to contribute to the government’s national 10 Year Health Plan. -
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In the summer of 2024, Healthwatch Waltham Forest undertook a survey to evaluate how accessible GP surgeries are for vulnerable groups, such as migrants and those without regular identification or proof of address.
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This report summarises preliminary findings from a survey asking residents about the services they would like to see in a local health hub and also about preferences for services in a women's health hub. -
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This report covers patient experience at Whipps Cross A&E from October 23 to September 24. -
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If you are a Waltham Forest resident, you can come to this Wellbeing event to learn how to eat well, get support and more! -
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The COID & FLU Vaccination Bus is back outside Whipps Cross Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, E11 1NR on Thursday 20th January from 10.30am to 4pm -
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The Government have announced a significant delay to the redevelopment of Whipps Cross hospital. -
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Join Creating Conversations CIC & Waltham Forest Mental Health and Wellness team for an interactive talk about grief and the grieving process to dispel some common myths tat surround grief. -
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Good Grief Cafes in Walthamstow and Leytonstone. -
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A report on maternity services at Whipps Cross hospital based on the responses of 31 people. Overall sentiment is 67% negative. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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