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This report discusses the patient experience of 66 local people across 2018, commenting on the changes made to the Foot Clinic services at Mile End Hospital. -
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Your Voice in Health and Social Care take over the provision of Healthwatch Tower Hamlets on 1st April 2022. -
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Come and meet Your Voice in Health and Social Care (YVHSC), the new provider of Healthwatch Tower Hamlets. -
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The merging of the GPs, Stroudley Walk Health Centre and Merchant Street Practice, will occur on 1st July 2022. -
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The Tower Hamlets Co-ordinated Care Network Incentive Scheme (NIS) have conducted an evaluation. Their purpose was to change the way that patients receive care and the way that their care was organised and administered. They co-ordinated a two phase scheme to carry this out. -
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Today, the Health and Care Bill has received Royal Assent, marking a milestone in the recovery and reform of how health and care services work together. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has today set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones. -
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In partnership with Healthwatch and National Voices, new findings from The King's Fund highlight the critical role of administration in how people experience care. -
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This is your chance to tell help improve local services in Tower Hamlets by sharing your experience of using them.
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Tower Hamlets Council and its partners have secured a £5m funding award through a new national scheme to boost support for research to address health inequalities. -
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Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story. -
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.
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Struggling with your mental health? The NHS is here to help you. Find out how you can access local support services in your area. -
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Improving how the Council and NHS can work with people and the voluntary and community sector to improve health and care services. -
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Care Home Direct Enhanced service. A trend Analysis report on GP services provided to Care Home residents in the eight boroughs of North East London. By Healthwatch Tower Hamlets. May-July 2022. -
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Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Yet the latest data shows that almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not go on to complete it. Early diagnosis is vital, as detecting bowel cancer at the earliest stage makes you up to 9 times more likely to be successfully treated. -
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A trend analysis report by Healthwatch Tower Hamlets- 11 April 2023 -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report by Healthwatch Tower Hamlets of GP services in Tower Hamlets for the period January to March 2023. -
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NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you. -
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Loneliness and social isolation are common problems for people of all ages in our borough. These conditions can lead to poor physical and mental health and increase the risk of developing conditions like dementia and depression. The elderly are particularly vulnerable due to reduced mobility and lack of proximity to family, but young people also experience loneliness when away from home.
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In our annual report, we highlight the hard work of the Healthwatch Tower Hamlets team in actively listening to the community's experiences during 2022 and 2023. By gathering and utilizing the stories of residents, we were able to enhance the quality of local health and social care services. -
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Thank you for supporting Healthwatch Tower Hamlets during our transition to YVHSC. We are proud of the progress made in the past year and welcome your feedback. Take our survey to share your thoughts.
Note: the survey is for stakeholders only. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about health and care services in Tower Hamlets. -
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Those waiting for hospital treatment can visit the Wait well, stay well website for support and advice on management of physical and mental wellbeing. NHS North East London, in conjunction with their Trust partners have developed the new website ‘Wait well, stay well.’ -
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We understand that making a complaint about NHS or social care services can feel daunting. Check out our top tips and guidance to help you through the process. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Dashboard Report showing patients' overall sentiment on their experiences with Barts Health from 1 October 2022, to 30 September 2023. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Dashboard Report showing patients' overall sentiment on their experiences with North East London Hospital Services from 1 October 2022, to 30 September 2023. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report analysing the stories of local people as they share the experiences of their local GP services in Tower Hamlets, and convert these findings into statistical data. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about GP services in Tower Hamlets. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about GP services in Tower Hamlets. -
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A trend analysis report by Healthwatch Tower Hamlets- 1st October 2023-31st December 2023 -
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We're thrilled to announce that we had interns as part of our internship program. Their names are Luke and Haley, and they supported us for 12 weeks in 2023. Please keep reading to learn more about the tasks they worked on and the skills they acquired during their time here. -
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As winter sets, it's crucial to prioritise your physical and mental health. We have advice and information to help you stay healthy this winter, including getting vaccines and taking care of your mental well-being. -
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Under a new plan published recently, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response. -
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Access your health record securely with Patients Know Best (PKB) for free and easily from your smartphone, tablet or computer.