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  • Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham Annual Report 2023-24

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 09/07/2024 in News

    We are pleased to publish our Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham Annual Report 2023-24. Find out what we have been up to in the last year and how your feedback impacted changes in the health and social care world. You can read the report here !

  • Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham and the Big Help Out 2024

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 20/06/2024 in News

    Last week was Volunteer’s Week , an annual event that recognises, celebrates and thanks the UK’s volunteers for all they contribute to our local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a whole. The Big Help Out coincides with the week, this year took place from Friday 7th to Sunday...

  • Healthwatch Annual Survey 2024/25: Who Knows?

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 20/06/2024 in News

    We're back with our annual survey for 2024/25! Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham wants to know if you've heard about us, and if so, how you learned about our work. Your feedback will enable us to improve our approach to reaching and connecting with you. The survey's insights will guide us...

  • Healthwatch launches Community Dental Services Report

    Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 19/06/2024 in News

    Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are happy to announce the release of our report on community dental services. We conducted this research between February and April 2024. We explored the quality and accessibility of dental services delivered by Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to clinic-based dental services, the...

  • Your monthly Healthwatch Newsletter for June is out now!

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 14/06/2024 in News

    Welcome to our June E-Bulletin! Hello Residents Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham is your local health and social care champion. We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice. Whether you’ve had a good or bad experience, we can use your feedback to improve services for everyone and...

  • Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham ‘Who Knows?’ survey results

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 05/06/2024 in News

    We, at Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham, believe it is only by listening to and understanding the people who use the services that we can drive change and use the feedback to hold these services accountable. But how can we know the effectiveness? Each year we hold a survey to ensure...

  • Understanding and Exploring Barriers to Bowel Cancer Screening

    Posted by PeterKanyike on 10/05/2024 in News

    Understanding Bowel Cancer Someone dies of bowel cancer every 30 minutes in the UK. It’s the second biggest cancer killer, but it shouldn’t be, because it’s treatable and curable, particularly through screening. Screening is identifying seemingly healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition. Nearly...

  • A Recap of my Work Experience

    Posted by Anonymous on 10/05/2024 in News

    Hello, I'm Afshara, a secondary school student and this is my recap of my work experience week with Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham Monday On the first day of my work experience with Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham, I gained insight into what Healthwatch does from the team which helped understand their...

  • Review of Duty of Candour: Implications for Barking and Dagenham

    Posted by Anonymous on 02/05/2024 in Blogs

    Last week, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched a review into the implementation of the duty of candour in health and social care settings, sparking discussions nationwide. What is the Duty of Candour? The Duty of Candour mandates healthcare providers to be transparent and forthcoming when things...

  • Understanding Women’s Reproductive Health: A Call to Share your Experiences

    Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 26/04/2024 in News

    Women’s reproductive health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, impacting not only individuals but also families, communities, and society at large. In the UK, 51% of the population and 47% of workers are women, underlining the significance of addressing their diverse health needs. For this, we are spearheading an initiative...

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