Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences with us and to our amazing volunteers who were instrumental at every stage of this project. 💟 000
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Understanding where screening invitations, appointments and locations are failing to meet the needs of local women, we can build a collaborative system that supports women to make screenings a natural part of their busy lives. 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Our latest report examines experiences of breast screening services in Redbridge. Read now: www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/blog/2025-11... 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Take 10 minutes to complete our short survey and have your say on the NHS App: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NHSAPPSurv... 000
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Another amazing day at the Community Network Fair last week - thank you to everyone who makes this event so special every year! 010
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgePositive East @positiveeast.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Book your next HIV/STI test! We use antibody HIV tests which means it reacts to the potential of HIV antibodies and not the HIV virus itself. If your test is 'reactive' we'll support you every step of the way and refer you for a confirmatory test. Book here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/chattopat/ 021
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 27/10/2025ℹ️Menopause questions and help will be included in routine NHS health checks for the first time nationally, giving women fresh opportunities to seek support and understand their symptoms as they go through this major life transition➡️ www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/news/2025-10... 010
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/10/2025I got my flu vaccine this week. I’d encourage all eligible Londoners to get theirs as soon as possible to stay well and strong this winter and be able to enjoy all that London has to offer. Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️ nhs.uk/vaccinations... 1232341
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Independence is key to building a transparent, accountable and responsive health and care system. Help protect and strengthen independence by calling on the government to rethink plans to abolish the Healthwatch network ➡ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 21/10/2025It'll be a busy day, full of organisations and groups working to help you get the most out of the services in Redbridge that support local people - drop in to have a brew, a chat and see what it's all about! 000
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 21/10/2025There will be a pop-up offering winter vaccines for those eligible, a local instructor will be running a chair based exercise session, and we'll be joined by our friends from Redbridge Library who will be offering support to help you use the NHS app ❤️ 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 21/10/2025The Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network Fair is back! Join us on Tuesday, 4th November, 2:30 - 5:00pm at Redbridge Town Hall for advice and information from stall holders representing community groups and organisations across the borough! 110
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Have you or a loved one received local hospital care for older people? Take 15 minutes to complete our short survey and help make services better for local people: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWR_careof... 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Have you or a loved one stayed on a hospital ward for older people? We want to hear about it: www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/news/2025-09...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukTell us your experience with local hospital care for older people | Healthwatch RedbridgeHealthwatch Redbridge want to understand local people's experiences of care of the elderly wards and their journeys following hospital discharge. 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 07/10/2025We spoke to attendees about their experiences with hospital wards so that we can understand the care people in Redbridge are receiving, what's working and what could be different 110
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Last week we were joined by our amazing volunteers at Redbridge Central Library for a Positive Ageing Event 110
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/10/2025The Healthwatch Redbridge Community Network Fair is back! Join us on Tuesday, 4th November, 2:30 - 5:00 pm at Redbridge Town Hall 🏙️➡️ www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/event/2025-1...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukHealthwatch Redbridge Community Network Fair | Healthwatch RedbridgeOur Community Network Fair is back!Comprised of local groups, charities, and organisations that want to support Redbridge residents to get the best healthcare and well-being for their communities, the... 020
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Stoptober starts tomorrow! You've made your quit plan, accessed support from the NHS Better Health Quit Smoking toolkit, and got a whole smoke-free community on standby. You've got this ❤️ 020
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 29/09/2025We moved! We left our offices on Cranbrook Road and have now joined Redbridge Institute of Adult Education in Gants Hill. Our phone number has also changed, you can now call us on 020 4625 4616, or as always, email info@healthwatchredbridge.co.uk 💌 010
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeNursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Chief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancy Kate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy, in the wake of US president Donald Trump's comments. www.nursingtimes.net/midwifery-an...nursingtimes.netChief midwife reassures over paracetamol safety during pregnancyKate Brintworth, chief midwifery officer for England, has stressed that paracetamol remains the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy. 054
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 15/09/2025We've moved! Find us at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education. Our direct phone line is not available during the transition so email us with any queries (info@healthwatchredbridge.co.uk) 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 10/09/2025A new system of league tables is being rolled out across England in a move the government believes will strengthen transparency and accountability, but will the rankings help inform, or confuse patients? Read more: www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/news/2025-09... 020
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeEast London NHS Foundation Trust @nhs-elft.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Today is the start of #KnowYourNumbersWeek, the largest blood pressure testing and awareness event in the UK. Learn more about how you can get involved: www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-nu... 021
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 08/09/2025If you share our concerns about the lack of independent voice in health and care following plans to abolish the Healthwatch network, please sign this petition! ➡ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... 020
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Subscribe and be part of the conversation: mailchi.mpSubscribe to the Healthwatch Redbridge Newsletter 000
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Get local health and social care news straight to your inbox: 💬 Have your say on the issues that matter to you ℹ️ Keep up to date with changes to local services 🧠 Read our insights and find out how what you share with us helps to make services better for our borough 110
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeBig Issue @bigissue.com · 01/09/2025Healthwatch England's Louise Ansari says workers who are silent about their ADHD are a worrying sign of people left to fend for themselves.bigissue.comMost people with ADHD do not tell their employer – we must break the silence 0103
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeAge UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025We’re running our 2025 survey to hear from older people about their health and care experiences. 👥 You can also take part if you’re sharing a loved one’s story. 📝 Have your say: bit.ly/47PRddu #AgeUK #OlderVoices #HealthAndCare 046
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Stay up to date with the latest from Healthwatch Redbridge! 🔗 tr.ee/74FMmb 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 01/09/2025This #GynaeCancerAwarenessMonth charity, The Eve Appeal, found that nearly 3 in 4 people would be willing to take up genetic testing if they were eligible, but there is wide-spread misunderstanding of what cancers may be hereditary. Find out more on their blog: bit.ly/4g62QiH 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 27/08/2025What matters to you matters to us. We are your local, independent health and social care champion. Tell us your experience with health and social care in Redbridge and help make services better for you, your family and your community. 💬 www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/share-your-v... 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 19/08/2025What choices do patients want when they book GP appointments? And are they getting those choices? Understand the "choice gap" in GP care ➡️ www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/news/2025-08... 010
Reposted by Healthwatch RedbridgeHealthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Your local Healthwatch are still open and happy to help you. Whether you are unhappy with your care, want to leave feedback about your experience or struggling to find a local service - get in touch today and let them help. www.healthwatch.co.uk/your-local-h... 052
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 13/08/2025These changes are a great example of how putting the patient experience first can ensure better care for local people. 👉 www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/report/2025-...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukEnter and View: Beech Frailty Unit King George Hospital Follow-up | Healthwatch RedbridgeHealthwatch Redbridge conducted an Enter and View at Beech Frailty Unit to follow up on recommendations made and to understand the impact this was having on patients. 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Signage had been improved, we heard how patients are receiving more consistent communication and @bhrut-nhs.bsky.social has implemented a Pyjama Paralysis Audit. 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 13/08/2025We recently followed-up with Beech Frailty Unit at King George Hospital after our Enter and View last year and we were pleased to see a number of changes following our recommendations that will make stays on the ward more comfortable for patients. 🧵 110
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025"From communication gaps and inaccessible facilities to cultural stigma and lack of trust, it is clear that we must take a more inclusive and informed approach. These are not just health issues - they are matters of equity and justice." Read more ➡️ www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/report/2025-...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukWomen's Health: Cervical Screening Report | Healthwatch RedbridgeOur report unpacks local women's experiences of cervical screening and sets out key recommendations for services and community organisations to ensure more women access this life-saving care. 000
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Speaking on the findings of the report, Chair of Healthwatch Redbridge, Gita Malhotra said: "The evidence shared in these pages reveals not only persistent inequalities but also systemic barriers that prevent many women from accessing timely, respectful, and culturally competent screening." 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025The report findings reveal barriers that will require system wide change, and co-operation from service providers and community organisations across Redbridge, at all levels. 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Attending an intimate examination can be a daunting task and it is crucial that services are aware of and equipped to tackle barriers that arise by putting women's voices at the heart of decisions. 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Our interviews with local women, revealed accessibility concerns, misconceptions and hesitations and obstacles caused by information provision. 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2025In the first report of our 3-phase Women's Health Project, we take a look at the barriers women in Redbridge face to accessing cervical screenings. 🧵 www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/report/2025-...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukWomen's Health: Cervical Screening Report | Healthwatch RedbridgeOur report unpacks local women's experiences of cervical screening and sets out key recommendations for services and community organisations to ensure more women access this life-saving care. 120
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 04/08/2025A great atmosphere of joy, excitement and love filled Christchurch Green a couple of weeks ago - we can't wait to see you at the next Disability Festival in the Park 🌳🎶 020
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Read our annual report and find out how our independence has allowed us to challenge services to improve. www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/report/2025-... 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2025In telling their stories, members of the public have demonstrated the power they have to show how our health and social care system is and isn’t working. They have been pivotal not only in identifying the issues but in highlighting how to make real and lasting change 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Throughout the year, hundreds of people came to us to share their experiences of health and social care. We heard how the needs of our local Deaf community were dismissed at appointments, women’s hesitations and fears at attending intimate examinations, and how parents struggle to find SEN support 🧵 100
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2025In our 2024/25 annual report, you can read just some of the stories that help us understand the struggles people face when it comes to their care, and how things can be better. 🧵 110
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 16/07/2025Over the weekend we attended the first ever Redbridge Pride! It was wonderful to see so many people come together to celebrate Redbridge as a diverse and inclusive borough ❤️💙💚💛🧡 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Read the full statement on our website: www.healthwatchredbridge.co.uk/news/2025-06...healthwatchredbridge.co.ukPatients deserve an independent voice | Healthwatch RedbridgeHealthwatch Redbridge responds to recent announcements made about the future of the Healthwatch network in the national press and the importance of independence and transparency. 010
Healthwatch Redbridge @hwredbridge.bsky.social · 01/07/2025“In Redbridge and across the country, Healthwatch teams do vital work on ever shrinking budgets to bridge the gap between the public and the systems that serve them." 🧵 100