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Blog:What mattered to ME!
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/05/2019 in BlogsI magine being rushed to hospital, unconscious and on the brink of death. That’s what happened to Philippa* last year: “When I eventually came back to life, I had no idea what had happened, but I was welcomed by friendly nurses!” Philippa was admitted to a local hospital under the...
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The Royal College of Surgeons is looking to fill four lay member positions on its Patient and Lay Group (PLG).
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 01/05/2019 in NewsThe Royal College of Surgeons is looking to fill four lay member positions on its Patient and Lay Group (PLG). The PLG promotes the care of surgical patients through influencing the Royal College of Surgeons and its members, policies, and standards. It provides an independent patient and lay view on...
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Chemotherapy services at Local Trust: concerns raised
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 11/04/2019 in NewsHealthwatch organisations from Redbridge, Havering and Barking and Dagenham will tonight (Tuesday 9 April) provide a report to the Outer North East London Joint Health Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) in response to a request to gather the views of patients using chemotherapy services at Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge University...
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GP appointments available in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 10/04/2019 in NewsPlease see news from Barking and Dagenham Clinical Commissoning group informing local people about the availability of GP appointments during the Easter holidays!(08 April 2019, 09:00) GPs are reminding people in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge they can book appointments over the whole Easter holiday period. With most local...
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Mouth
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 09/04/2019 in NewsBo wel cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the lower bowel and can sometimes be referred to as colon or rectal cancer . The aim during this mouth is to bring awareness amongst everyone that bowel cancer can effect anyone, it doesn’t matter what background you’re from...
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What would you do? Its your NHS! Have your say!
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 09/04/2019 in NewsWith growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, and lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need. The Government is investing an extra £20bn a year in the NHS. The NHS has...
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BLOG:Will young men talk about their mental health?
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 21/12/2018 in BlogsF or Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham, World Mental Health Day back in October was a good one. Working together with LifeLine Projects, Faith Action, Barking and Dagenham College, the Community Recovery Team from NELFT and the Local Authority – we were able to reach out and engage with young people...
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Healthwatch are engaging and working with groups of young people to get an insight into what issues might affect their mental well-being
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 12/12/2018 in NewsHealthwatch has been engaging and working with groups of young people to get an insight into what issues might affect their mental wellbeing, how they deal with the down days and difficult issues, what is good for them and what makes them happy and what they know about where to...
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Coventry University students partner with Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham to put people at the heart of care
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 07/12/2018 in NewsHealthwatch Barking and Dagenham welcomed six students from Coventry University’s Health and Social care course to spend three days with them last week. The placement offered students the chance to get involved with local healthcare by finding out what matters to people who live in Barking and Dagenham and using...
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BLOG:Why Volunteer? The benefits
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 30/10/2018 in BlogsYou may be thinking what will I gain from volunteering? Why should I volunteer for Healthwatch? Well, you may not realise what the benefits of volunteering are! They’re HUGE by the way – much bigger than you think – for you, your family and your local community. Research has shown...
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