1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  4. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  5. What is Enter & View?

    Report -

    The visits are carried out by trained Healthwatch volunteers. The volunteers will speak to service users, staff, relatives and carers, and will observe how the service is delivered, and the general environment in which it takes place.

  6. Our annual report 2019-20

    Report -

    Find out more about the ways we're helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in our annual report for 2019-20

  7. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  8. Public event February 2020

    Report -

    Over 50 people attended our public event on the 6th February 2020 at Canning Town Library, to find out about changes and updates from local services.

  9. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  10. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  11. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, Healthwatch England have put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  12. What to do if you feel unwell

    Advice and Information -

    You can have a free NHS test to check if you have Coronavirus. This article will tell you about when you can ask for a test, how to arrange it, the process and more.

  13. Public event September 2018

    Report -

    Over 60 people attended our event on 20 September 2018 at Stratford Library, to hear the new Mayor talk about her vision.

  14. Transforming services, changing lives (TSCL): patient & public engagement event

    Report -

    On Monday 18th August 2014 Healthwatch Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest held a joint event to inform people and gather feedback on the Transforming Services, Changing Lives (TSCL) at Whipps Cross Hospital Lecture Theatre.

  15. Community grants

    Advice and Information -

    We invite you to apply to our Community Grant scheme for health and social care projects in Newham.

  16. First Chair of Healthwatch England announced

    News -

    The first Chair of Healthwatch England has been announced as Anna Bradley.

  17. Healthy apps

    News -

    The NHS Commissioning Board now has a library of smart phone Apps available to download.

  18. The NHS explained in 6.5 minutes?

    News -

    Yes, The King's Fund have produced an animation fully explaining how the current NHS is structured - and Healthwatch is featured.

  19. We're having a heatwave

    News -

    The Department of Health has a heatwave plan.

  20. Smoke gets in your eyes..

    News -

    Barts Health want to provide a smoke free environment across all their hospitals, reducing the potential for harmful second hand smoke, and creating an ideal environment for those who want to stop.

  21. Finding out about university

    News -

    If you are considering a return to education, you can attend and find out about which courses they offer, how to apply, what kind of assistance is available for you and what to expect as a student at UEL.

  22. Know Your Pulse - It could save your life

    News -

    A pulse is the vibrations made through the body as blood is pumped around it by your heart. An irregular pulse can be a sign of small blood clots forming in your body.

  23. Plans for GP language checks published

    News -

    Government plans to introduce new checks on doctors’ language skills took a big leap forward as detailed proposals on how the checks will work were unveiled by Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter.

  24. Our information service goes live!

    News -

    If you are looking for health and social care services in Newham, our new Information Service can help.

  25. 'Avoidable' emergency admissions among the elderly increasing

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published expert analysis on the way people experience health and adult social care in England.

  26. Ambulances 'face long delays at A&E' - BBC figures reveal

    News -

    Each winter, the NHS faces extra pressures. Hospitals become busier as cold weather, flu and other winter bugs lead to falls, chest infections or heart problems.

  27. This Week's A&E Target Times, Newham General Hospital

    News -

    For weekly statistics on Barts Health A&E waiting times.

  28. Volunteering for the Epilepsy Society

    News -

    Would you like to kick off 2014 by helping local people? Is your New Year resolution to do more for others?

  29. A&E is for Emergencies Only

    News -

    Feeling unwell? Need advice? Make the right choice

  30. Local Account of adult social care services for 2012\2013 - Have Your Say!

    News -

    In April 2013, the council will produce its Local Account of adult social care services for 2012 – 13.

  31. Local patient voice short changed £10m

    News -

    Healthwatch England analysis shows around a quarter of the £43.5 million made available by the Department of Health to fund local Healthwatch has failed to materialise in local Healthwatch accounts.

  32. Newham is ‘TB Capital’ of Western Europe

    News -

    While rates of tuberculosis have been dropping across much of the world over recent years, in the UK, the disease has actually been on the rise.

  33. An alternative guide to the new NHS in England

    News -

    The NHS will be 65 years old on 5th July. In that time, our health system has undergone profound change, with the recent Health and Social Care Act introducing the most wide-ranging reforms since the NHS was founded in 1948.

  34. Epilepsy Open Day - 31st March 2014

    News -

    Would you like to learn more about epilepsy? If you have epilepsy or care for someone with epilepsy then why not come to the Epilepsy Society's open day?

  35. 'Sick of Waiting' – Patient Transport - Campaign Survey

    News -

    Healthwatch Newham, alongside the National Kidney Federation (NKF), Age UK London, The Greater London Forum for Older People and London Region National Pensioners Convention, have signed up to the 'Sick of Waiting' campaign.

  36. Transforming Services, Changing Lives, 18th August 2014

    News -

    Healthwatch Waltham Forest, Healthwatch Newham and Healthwatch Redbridge would like to thank all those who attended our 'Transforming Services, Changing Lives' (TSCL) event on Monday 18th August at Whipp's Cross Hospital.

  37. Chair and Vice-Chair Vacancies at Newham Patient Forum

    News -

    Newham’s Clinical Commissioning Group (NCCG) is currently seeking a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Patient Forum.

  38. DisabledGo - Leading the Way for Accessibility!

    News -

    DisabledGo provides detailed online access guides to a huge range of places that you will want to visit.

  39. Healthwatch wants your views on Sexual Health Services!

    News -

    Are you a resident of Newham?

  40. Accessing Care in 2016 and Beyond - A Guide for Over 65's!

    News -

    The Care Act 2014 has introduced wide ranging changes to how social care is commissioned, delivered and paid for.

  41. Free Mystery Shopper Training for Deaf Residents

    News -

    Healthwatch from across North, Central and East London are currently recruiting Deaf people (BSL users) to become mystery shoppers Health Education North Central & East London.

  42. Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more

    News -

    The NHS will take all necessary measures to make sure it is safe for you to have your flu vaccinations.

  43. COVID-19

    News -

    In a fast changing environment, please use these links to keep you up-to-date with the latest news and information surrounding COVID 19.

  44. When should you call NHS 111?

    Advice and Information -

    NHS 111 is much more than a helpline – if you're worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser.

  45. Why GPs sometimes charge fees and what to expect

    News -

    People told us they are concerned about the amount they are being charged by they GP for signatures, certificates and reports.