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How are we doing on choice in maternity care?
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 12/01/2023 in NewsHealthwatch is working with NHS North East London and Maternity Voices Partnerships to develop a better understanding of the choices women and pregnant people are making when it comes to antenatal care. When it comes to using maternity services, NHS North East London want to ensure all women and pregnant...
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Quarterly Feedback Report October 2022 - December 2022
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 04/01/2023 in NewsOur latest quarterly feedback report is out - you can read it by downloading the document.
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What are your thoughts on assisted dying/assisted suicide?
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 08/12/2022 in News***Trigger warning: This article and website links frequently mention assisted dying and suicide*** The Health and Social Care Committee launches a new inquiry to examine different perspectives in the debate on assisted dying/assisted suicide. The inquiry will explore the arguments across the debate with a focus on the healthcare aspects...
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How do I get to see my GP face to face?
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 24/11/2022 in NewsWhen we are out and about in the community, one of the most common things we hear Barking and Dagenham residents say is how difficult and time consuming it has become to get a face-to-face GP appointment. It is evident that Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated access problems in general practice...
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Healthy Living in Barking and Dagenham - You Said, We Did!
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 21/11/2022 in NewsAt the start of 2022 Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham undertook research into the needs of residents regarding maintaining a healthy weight lifestyle. Our recommendations were based on feedback that we’ve received from local people. We are pleased to share that those reccomendation have resulted in positive changes within the health...
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Let`s celebrate neurodiversity this October
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 06/10/2022 in NewsOctober serves as a time to celebrate the difference found in neurodiversity while also advocating for better support structures. ADHD is a type of neurodiversity that impacts every aspect of person`s life, and many people don’t recognise they have it until they’re much older. Women and people of colour are...
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World Mental Health Day 2022
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 21/09/2022 in BlogsWorld Mental Health Day has been celebrated around the world every 10 th October since 1992. The World Federation for Mental Health first initiated it as part of an annual consciousness raising program bringing to light the effect of poor mental wellbeing on people’s lives around the globe. Since 1994,...
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Having a baby can be a time a great sadness, do not delay looking for support
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 31/08/2022 in Blogs1 in every 10 women develop postnatal depression within a year of giving birth, according to NHS website [i] . With symptoms lasting for months and starting any time within the first year, it can have a devastating impact on you, your baby, and your family. It is worth noting...
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Have your say about health visiting services in Barking and Dagenham
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 25/08/2022 in NewsThe health visiting service provides a community public health service to children, young people and their families with a focus on early intervention and prevention, as well as promotes physical, emotional and social wellbeing, according to NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. However, the latest annual health visiting survey that has been...
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Outcomes in Maternal Care, Nationally and Locally
Posted by ManishaModhvadia on 07/08/2022 in NewsMaternal care is a crucial provision by health services, and it is thus important that it is up to high standards for whoever needs to access it. Nationally, the conversation surrounding racial disparities in maternal care outcomes has raised concerns about these standards and has therefore begun a discussion as...
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