News and reports

Healthwatch Newham has had a productive and impactful year in 2023/2024. The team has remained dedicated to representing the voices of Newham’s diverse communities, advocating for improvements in health and social care services.

The aim of this Enter and View (E&V) visit was to assess the quality of the services provided at Newham University Hospital's A&E and Urgent Care departments.

Healthwatch Newham conducted an unannounced Enter and View visit to Tollgate Medical Centre, located at 220 Tollgate Road, E6 6JS. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the quality of care and services from the perspective of patients and to assess accessibility, communication, and care practices.

This Enter and View (E&V) visit aimed to assess the quality of the supported living service at The Chase, Forest Gate, in the London Borough of Newham.

This was an announced Enter and View (E&V) visit as part of a planned strategy to assess the quality of supported living homes in the London Borough of Newham.

Healthwatch Newham has gathered feedback from 1,824 people to assess the experiences of GP services between July 2023 and June 2024. The report highlights both positive aspects and areas for improvement in patient care, service access, and communication.

This report highlights key insights from a focus group discussing the impact of mental health on relationships within the Congolese community in Newham.

This was an announced Enter and View (E&V) visit as part of a planned strategy to assess the quality of oral hygiene and personal care for elderly patients at Newham Hospital.

This report presents key insights from a focus group with Congolese men on prostate cancer awareness, attitudes toward screening, and barriers to healthcare engagement.

This report presents key discussions and insights from a breast cancer awareness focus group. The session aimed to educate participants, assess their knowledge, and identify barriers to screening while exploring ways to improve engagement.

Healthwatch Newham hosted a focus group to explore the challenges faced by individuals with Learning Disabilities (LD) and autism in accessing bowel cancer screening. Participants discussed barriers to healthcare, the complexity of screening kits, and gaps in medical communication.

Healthwatch Newham has published its annual report.