Events

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.

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. 

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!

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. 

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. 

CU London will be hosting a Careers and Employment Fair on Tuesday 12^th 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

Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham will be Barking and Dagenham College underatking a focus group with students on Mental Health and emotional wellbeing. 

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!

Mental Health is everyones business. Check out the activities taking place and do come along! 

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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. 

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 

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.

FaithAction is offering (free!) Friendly Places training in Mental Health Awareness Week. This will focus on how faith groups and places of worship can ensure they are welcoming and accepting to people who might be struggling with their mental health.  It’s really about offering good hospitality, which many faith groups do quite naturally – but there might be further small steps they can take that could make a big difference.

The training is suitable for representatives from all faith groups; in the past, professionals from local NHS mental health trusts have also attended and found the opportunity to think about faith and meet local faith groups very useful.