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This report examines the experiences of ethnic minority communities in North East London in relation to health care services during the Covid-19 pandemic, in the months of March 2020-October 2021. We analysed aggregated feedback from 1,682 comments. -
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Our annual report showcases the grafting the Healthwatch Tower Hamlets team have done to listen to our community's experiences throughout 2020 and 2021. We listened to over 4,000 residents and utilized their stories to improve local health and social care services. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report and Dashboard Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about health and care services in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Waltham Forest. -
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We are sharing the results of our stakeholder survey conducted in May 2020. This includes statistics on strategic context and relationships, community voice and influence, making a difference locally, informing people and Healthwatch Tower Hamlets priorities for the upcoming 18 months. -
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A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about their health, care and community services in Tower Hamlets from the 1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020. -
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We gathered feedback from 187 carers in Tower Hamlets about their experiences on hospital-based care, primary care, community and social care from 2018-2019. -
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As part of the NHS Long Term Plan consultation, we spoke to 347 people at four local street markets to find out what they would do to improve health and wellbeing in Tower Hamlets. -
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This report explores how well services work together for people who access substance misuse and homeless services in Tower Hamlets. -
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A community engagement report based on 50 individual comments collected in 2017 and 2018, identifying 172 issues with services working together in Tower Hamlets.
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This report discusses how integrated social and health care services can be improved in the future. We have gathered the views of over 400 adults with care needs in Tower Hamlets to analyse their experiences of these services.
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At the Professional Development Centre (PDC) in Bethnal green, we gathered 47 views on health and social care, in an event dedicated to senior residents. The aim was for Health and Wellbeing Board Partners to engage with older people to develop an action plan for the Tower Hamlets Aging Well Strategy. -
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At a Hub in Victoria Park, we spoke with 97 local residents about their views on health and social care services in Tower Hamlets and how they could be improved. -
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The Health and Wellbeing Strategy engagement event engaged 126 local people in how changes in the Health and Wellbeing Strategy could be achieved over the next three years. -
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We held a community event in Harford Centre and gathered feedback from the local community in Stepney Green, to influence Tower Hamlets' health strategy, commissioning and service delivery. -
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This report outlines the results of Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group (THCCG) engagement with the community to develop patient outcomes that will be used to select and monitor service providers of community health services. -
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We conducted research analysing the views and experiences of 40 young people on the prevention of diabetes in Tower Hamlets. Participants took part in interviews and also focus groups to share their experiences around prevention. -
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Healthwatch Tower Hamlets is recruiting volunteers. Make this an opportunity to build your community. -
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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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Volunteering with us will help you learn new skills or develop existing ones and gain valuable work experience. We provide training in research, data analysis, report writing and much more!
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Experience of Royal London Hospital, a trend analysis report by Healthwatch Tower Hamlets-5th October 2022 -
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Our local CVS organisations and Tower Hamlets Together partners, are working to reduce social isolation, through longstanding work, with support of Tower Hamlets Loneliness Taskforce Grants and other resources.
Tower Hamlets Connection Network is supporting local organisations to work together to share ideas, information and access to resources to deliver a stronger local response to loneliness and isolation, affecting our most marginalised residents.
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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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Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health. -
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At Healthwatch Tower Hamlets, we want to support residents during this difficult time when energy prices and the general cost of living have increased. We have put together a list of support services and organisations that are offering residents help with food and energy bills, as well as advice on things like debt and money management.
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.
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Trend analysis report of people's experience of health, care and community Services in Tower Hamlets for the period of October to December 2022. -
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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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Tower Hamlets Council one of first 75 local authorities to pilot government Family Hubs model to be rolled out across the borough by March 2024 -
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With the cost of living crisis affecting communities nationwide, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets have shared information on accessing your local FOOD Stores and tips on managing your food bills. -
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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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Share Your Feedback about Health and Care Services
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Gain experience in using a variety of skills whilst contributing to your local community and build your CV too! -
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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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A trend analysis report by Healthwatch Tower Hamlets of Royal London Hospital services for the period of January to March 2023. -
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems we can face. Focusing on anxiety for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week will increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.
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For the last two weeks, we had our work placement candidate as part of our work placement programme. Read on to find out what type of work she got involved in and the kind of skills she learned during her time with us.
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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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Healthy Neighbourhoods are a new way of shaping how communities work. It means everyone should have easy access to things that support them to live a healthy and fulfilling life such as food shops, parks, gyms, schools, health services, and leisure activities.