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.
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
04 Oct 2018 - Healthwatch pop up engagement event
Date: 04 Oct 2018 - 17:00 to 18:00
Location: Dagenham East 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!
24 Sep 2018 - Healthwatch pop up engagement event
Date: 24 Sep 2018 - 16:30 to 18:30
Location: Becontree Heath 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!
07 Aug 2018 - Have your say on how urgent care services are delivered locally
Date: 07 Aug 2018 - 18:00 to 19:00
Location: Barking Learning Centre,2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
Barking Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups are consulting on on urgent care services. Local people want easier and quicker access to urgent care services. This Feedback has informed the proposals that are being consulted on.
The CCG are asking local people their views on two options. Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are holding a focus group to listen to the views of residents on the proposals. Come and find out more about the consultation and give your views.
Tell us:
- What option you prefer and why?
- What kind of challenges could these proposals bring?
- What do you think are the benefits of the changes?
- Your experiences of urgent care!
Please confirm with your attendance by calling us on 0800 298 5331
Email: Manisha.modhvadia@healthwatchbarkinganddagenham.co.uk
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07 Aug 2018 - Have your say on how urgent care services are delivered locally
Date: 07 Aug 2018 - 18:00 to 19:00
Location: Barking Learning Centre,2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
07 Jul 2018 - Join the fun at DAGFEST @ Dagenham Village
Date: 07 Jul 2018 - 12:00 to 18:00
Location: Dagenham Village, Church Lane, RM10 9UL
Our team will be at DAGFEST. We want to hear from residents of Barking and Dagenham about their experiences of health and care services.
Come and say hello and have a chat with us.
22 Jun 2018 - Share your views with us at Becontree Leisure Centre
Date: 22 Jun 2018 - 10:30 to 12:30
Location: Becontree Leisure Centre, Althorne Way, Dagenham, RM10 7FH
Our team will be out and about near you. We want to hear from residents of Barking and Dagenham about their experiences of health and care services.
Come and say hello and have a chat with us.
18 Jun 2018 - Learning Disability Week
Date: 18 Jun 2018 - 09:00 to 23 Jun 2018 - 09:00
Location: Various locations
Learning Disability Week is an annual event. This year’s theme in Barking and Dagenham is Treat me well. Simple adjustments make a big difference. Treat me well is Mencap’s campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital.
A number of events have been planned. Take a look at the leaflet for more information.
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13 Jun 2018 - Have you say and influence the health & wellbeing systems within the borough.
Date: 13 Jun 2018 - 14:00 to 16:00
Location: LifeLine House, Neville Road, Dagenham, RM8 3QS.
The council and the NHS Clinical Commissoning Group (CCG) are currently redrafting the Barking and Dagenham Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2019- 2022, around 3 key themes:
1. Best Start in Life
2. Early Diagnosis and Intervention
3. Building resilience through prevention
The strategy will set out a renewed vision for improving health and wellbeing of residents and inequalities at every stage of people’s lives by 2021. As part of the strategy, for each of the themes the council are looking to get the views of residents about the things that are important to them in their health and wellbeing. These will then be incorporated in the strategy, which the council and partners will commit to.
Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be hosting a focus group on behalf of the council.
These focus groups are a chance to have your say and influence the health & wellbeing systems within the borough.
Please confirm your attendance by calling us on 0800 298 5331 or emailing Manisha.modhvadia@healthwatchbarkinganddagenham.co.uk
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