1. Enter and view: Supported Living Services

    Report -

    We select the locations liaising with local residents, Newham Council Adult Social Care staff and the Care Quality Commission. We carried out visits to 8 services, with 3 further visits planned for November and December 2018.

  2. Our GPs: the shape of services today, and in the future

    Report -

    Our team has conducted extensive research on the experience of GP services across the borough during a one year period (1st September 2015 – 31st August 2016).

  3. Mystery shopping: primary care GP practice

    Report -

    In 2017 our team in liaison with Newham Clinical Commissioning Group (NCCG) and the Care Quality Commission, delivered a number of unannounced visits to local GP surgeries to review patient access and quality of service received.

  4. 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.

  5. Trend analysis report: GP practice performance August-October 2014

    Report -

    This report examines the service delivery of GP Practices, presented in a 'league table' format reported between August and October 2014.

  6. Trend analysis report: GP practice performance April-June 2014

    Report -

    This report examines the service delivery of GP Practices, presented in a 'league table' format reported between April and June 2014.

  7. 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.

  8. The role of the pharmacy in Newham

    Report -

    Our team hosted the user engagement event and marketed it widely in the press and networks. NELPPP approached us in December 2013, for a co-production event on the place of the Pharmacy.

  9. Local support and volunteering

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to you locally and what organisations you can volunteer with.

  10. Help with other health conditions and issues

    Advice and Information -

    Information from local and national organisations about Coronavirus.

  11. Local service information

    Advice and Information -

    Local information from Newham Council, Newham Clinical Commissioning Group and St Barts Health NHS Trust

  12. Useful information

    Advice and Information -

    FAQs from the UK Government and World Health Organisation.

  13. Domestic violence

    Advice and Information -

    The impact of COVID-19 on women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and the life-saving services that support them.

  14. Financial support

    Advice and Information -

    Details of organisations you can contact regarding financial and employment support.

  15. What to do when someone close to you dies during the pandemic period

    Advice and Information -

    Although death is a natural part of life, the death of someone close to you can be a difficult, confusing and a life-changing experience.

  16. Mental health support

    Advice and Information -

    There are many local and national organisations where you can find support for your mental health needs and especially during Coronavirus.

  17. What to expect when you visit your dentist

    Advice and Information -

    The Government has given the green light for dental practices to reopen in England from 8 June 2020. For a dental practice to treat you, they will need fully compliant PPE, to exercise social distancing and apply appropriate cross-infection control.

  18. Supporting children and young people with special educational needs during Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    The Council for Disabled Children have outlined a list of links to support children and young people with special educational needs, together with their parents and carers, to give information about Coronavirus and we have included local links.

  19. 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.

  20. How to make a face mask

    Advice and Information -

    This is a simple guide to making a face covering. A cloth face covering should cover your mouth and nose while allowing you to breathe comfortably.

  21. Lasting power of attorney your voice, your decision

    Advice and Information -

    If you lose the ability to make certain decisions for yourself, a lasting power of attorney (LPA) lets people you trust quickly, easily and legally step in.

  22. Community grants

    Advice and Information -

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

  23. First Chair of Healthwatch England announced

    News -

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

  24. Healthy apps

    News -

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

  25. London Ambulance Services (LAS)

    News -

    Meeting of the Patients' Forum for the London Ambulance Service.

  26. 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.

  27. We're having a heatwave

    News -

    The Department of Health has a heatwave plan.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Our information service goes live!

    News -

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

  33. Consultation on specialist cancer and cardiovascular services

    News -

    NHS England and local clinical commissioning groups are leading a review of specialist cancer and cardiovascular services in north and east London and west Essex.

  34. '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.

  35. Healthwatch Newham manager appointed

    News -

    Joining the Healthwatch Newham Team is Charlie (Charlotte) Ladyman, appointed as Manager.

  36. 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.

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

    News -

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

  38. 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?

  39. A&E is for Emergencies Only

    News -

    Feeling unwell? Need advice? Make the right choice

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Board member required with a background in Finance!

    News -

    Healthwatch Newham is recruiting a new Board member with a background in Finance.

  45. Public Health Ring-Fenced Grant Conditions, 2014-15

    News -

    The Department of Health allocated public health ring fenced grants to local authorities in England

  46. 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?