News and reports

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the North East 1 Primary Care Network (Birchdale Road Medical Centre, Dr CM Patel's Surgery, Plashet Road Medical Centre, Sangam Surgery, The Manor Park Centre, and Westbury Road Medical Practice).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the North East 2 Primary Care Network (E12 Medical Centre, Lathom Road Medical Centre, Plashet Harmony Practice, Shrewsbury Road Surgery and Wordsworth Health Centre).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the North Newham Primary Care Network (Claremont Clinic, E7 Health and Woodgrange Medical Practice).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the North West 2 Primary Care Network (East End Medical Practice, Newham Vicarage Practice, Stratford Health Centre, The Forest Practice and Upton Lane Medical Centre).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the South One Newham Primary Care Network (Custom House Surgery, Star Lane Medical Centre and St Luke's Medical Centre).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Stratford Primary Care Network (Abbey Road Medical Practice, Church Road Health, Glen Road Medical Centre, Liberty Bridge Road Practice, Newham Transitional Practice, Stratford Village Surgery, and The Vicarage Lane Surgery).

This annual report is based on the experience of 293 people.

Overall satisfaction for Newham University Hospital is at 41%.

The Accident & Emergency department accounted for 36% of all feedback with only 27% positive.

On Thursday 31 July, Healthwatch Newham joined the quarterly Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) event at Bethnal Green Library. The session brought together local women, birthing people, midwives, NHS staff, and community organisations from across Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.

We are saddened to share the news of Councillor Neil Wilson’s passing. As a dedicated champion for health and adult social care in Newham, this tribute honours his tireless service, deep compassion, and lasting contribution to our community.

On 27 June 2025, Deaf and Hard of Hearing residents gathered at 2 Gerry Raffles Square to share their experiences and concerns regarding health and care services in Newham. The session highlighted several ongoing barriers faced by the community, particularly around communication and access.

Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing and want to help improve services in Newham? Join a new Advisory Board working to make local health, care, and community support more accessible and inclusive.

Significant changes are on the horizon for Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch network following a recent government announcement.