Events
Welcome to our event page!
Below is a list of upcoming and past events.
Come along and join in the fun!
If you would like your event to appear here please contact Manisha.modhvadia@healthwatchbarkinganddagenham.co.uk
Please note that some of these events will require you to register. See individual notices.
08 Aug 2019 - Share your experiences with us at Green Lane shopping area
Date: 08 Aug 2019 - 10:30 to 12:00
Location: Green Lane Shopping Area
Our team will be around Green Lane shoping area. We want to hear your views of any health and care services you have accessed!
GOOD OR BAD we want to hear it all!
22 Jul 2019 - Learning Disability Week
Date: 22 Jul 2019 - 11:00 to 26 Jul 2019 - 16:00
Location: Various locations
Learning Disability Week aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting people with learning disabilities.
This year’s Learning Disability Week is celebrating our #thisisme campaign which celebrates what makes us unique!
Check out the leaflet for a number of activities and events around employment, sports, inclusion and health and wellbeing.
Downloads
20 Jul 2019 - One Borough Festival
Date: 20 Jul 2019 - 11:00 to 17:00
Location: Parsloes Park, Parsloes Avenue / Gale Street, Dagenham
Click here for more information
We will be at this ‘not-to-be-missed’ free family event with something for everyone. Run By London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
Look out for us- we want to speak to everyone who has accessed health and care services! Looking forward to hearing your stories!
13 Jun 2019 - Healthwatch team coming near you @ The Chase Local Nature Reserve
Date: 13 Jun 2019 - 13:30 to 15:30
Location: The Chase Local Nature Reserve, Dagenham Road, Dagenham
See if you can spot us at The Chase Local Nature Reserve, come and tell us your story about health and care
10 Jun 2019 - Carers Self Employment Workshops
Date: 10 Jun 2019 - 10:00 to 11 Jun 2019 - 13:30
Location: York Room, Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford,IG1 1EA
20 May 2019 - Dementia Action Week Event
Date: 20 May 2019 - 10:00 to 14:00
Location: Barking Town Square, Barking, IG11 7LU
Come along and enjoy this free event to raise awareness of Dementia and the services available locally.
Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be at the event speaking to local residents about health and care services in the borough. Come and share your experiences with us!
29 Apr 2019 - Healthwatch will be meeting with Leftley Community Association members
Date: 29 Apr 2019 - 19:00 to 21:00
The Healthwatch Team will be presenting at the next Leftley Association meeting to speak to local resisdents about the role of Healthwatch, how they can get involved and seeking their views on the NHS Long Term Plan. We will also be listening and taking note of the experinces local people have had when using health and care services.
24 Apr 2019 - We will be speaking to students at Barking and Dagenham College duirng their Disability awareness themed week
Date: 24 Apr 2019 - 14:00 to 15:00
Location: Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0XU
Healthwatch will be presenting an hour long session duirng the week and discussing the social model of disability and the struggles with relationships, overcoming the setbacks, living life to the full, the art of not giving up and finding your place in society.
The session will finish with an open Q and A session and students will be asked to complete the NHS Long Term Plan survey too.
17 Apr 2019 - Healthwatch meet and chat at Dagenham Libaray
Date: 17 Apr 2019 - 11:15 to 12:15
Location: Dagenham Libaray,1 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9QS
Come and say hello to the Healthwatch Team, we are asking local people #WhatWouldYouDo to make sure health and care services meet the needs of the local community, if you're around the area from 11.15am, why not pop into the library at Heathway, Dagenham to tell us your views.
21 Mar 2019 - Meet and greet- Thames View Shed Life Project- Thames Ward
Date: 21 Mar 2019 - 10:30 to 11:30
Location: Sue Bramley Children's Centre, Bastable Avenue, Barking IG11 0LH.
We will be at Thames View Shed Life Project talking to residents about Healthwatch,who we are and the Long Term Plan.
20 Mar 2019 - Meet and Chat with the Dementia Support Group
Date: 20 Mar 2019 - 13:30 to 14:30
Location: 234a Porters Avenue, Dagenham RM8 2EQ
Healthwatch will be visiting the Dementia Support Group run by Carers of Barking and Dagenham. The group is for carers of someone with dementia, Alzheimer's or memory loss.
A member of our team will be going to speak to carers about their experiences of accessing urgent care services and providing information on who Healthwatch are and the role we play.
19 Mar 2019 - We will be at Barking Walk-In Centre talking to service users about urgent care services
Date: 19 Mar 2019 - 13:30 to 17:00
Location: Barking Hospital Upney Lane, Barking IG11 9LX
A member of our team will be at Barking Walk-In Centre talking service users about urgent care services. If your in the area and what to share your experiences or have a chat do pop in and see us.
06 Mar 2019 - Share your views with us at Rank Mecca, Dagenham
Date: 06 Mar 2019 - 18:00 to 19:00
Location: Cook road, Dagenham,RM9 6UQ
Pop along to our session and talk to us about your experiences of accessing health and care services!
Find out how to get involved and become part of a network that is representing the voice of local people!
05 Mar 2019 - Focus group- Tell us about urgent care
Date: 05 Mar 2019 - 10:00 to 06 Mar 2019 - 15:00
Location: Various locations
Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be undertaking 3 focus group sessions with local women who are currently learning english. We will be speaking with women about their understanding of urgent care services,whats available and their views of how the NHS can better communicate with their communities. The focus groups will be undertaken at various locations across the borough.
26 Feb 2019 - Engagement session with students at The LifeLine Independent School
Date: 26 Feb 2019 - 14:00 to 15:00
Location: The LifeLine Independent School, The Vibe Youth Centre, 195-211 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UT
Healthwatch will be using this session to engage with young people about urgent care services.
If you are local school and want us to carry out a similar session please contact us.
12 Feb 2019 - Healthwatch @ CU London Careers and Employment Fair
Date: 12 Feb 2019 - 12:00 to 14:00
CU London will be hosting a Careers and Employment Fair on Tuesday 12th February, for their students who are studying the subjects below. Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will attend to share our volunteering opportunties with students looking for placements.
- Health and Social Care
- Primary Education
- Early Childhood and Development Studies
- Public Health
- Policing
- Counselling
22 Jan 2019 - Focus group at Barking and Dagenham College on Mental Health and Wellbeing
Date: 22 Jan 2019 - 13:30 to 15:00
Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be Barking and Dagenham College underatking a focus group with students on Mental Health and emotional wellbeing.
13 Dec 2018 - Come and join the Healthwatch team for a coffee and chat
Date: 13 Dec 2018 - 10:30 to 11:30
Location: William Bellamy Children's Centre, Frizlands Lane, Dagenham,RM10 7HX
11 Dec 2018 - Come and join the Healthwatch team for a coffee and chat
Date: 11 Dec 2018 - 09:00 to 11:00
Location: Riverside Coffee Lounge
09 Nov 2018 - Been to a GP in the borough? Then this is for YOU!
Date: 09 Nov 2018 - 10:30 to 11:30
08 Nov 2018 - Been to a GP in the borough? Then this is for YOU!
Date: 08 Nov 2018 - 18:00 to 19:00
06 Nov 2018 - Been to a GP in the borough? Then this is for YOU!
Date: 06 Nov 2018 - 10:30 to 11:30
11 Oct 2018 - Healthwatch pop up engagement event
Date: 11 Oct 2018 - 17:00 to 18:00
Location: Barking Station
Pop along to our sessions and talk to us about your experiences of accessing health and care services!
Find out how to get involved and become part of a network that is representing the voice of local people!
10 Oct 2018 - World Mental Health Day
Date: 10 Oct 2018 - 11:00 to 21:00
Location: Various venues
Mental Health is everyones business. Check out the activities taking place and do come along!
10 Oct 2018 - Healthwatch will be at Barking College talking to students about mental health and wellbeing.
Date: 10 Oct 2018 - 10:30 to 11:30
Location: Barking and Dagenham College, Rush Green Campus, Dagenham Road, Romford, RM70XU