News
Latest News on local and national activities
Covid 19 Booster Vaccination Programme
To maintain a high level of protection this winter, the NHS is offering booster vaccines to those who are more at risk from serious illness. The...
Flu Vaccinations 2021
According to the North East London CCG, Flu vaccination is especially important this winter because fewer people will have built up natural immunity...
Where to get vaccinated in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge
As uncertainty surrounding COVID continues, it's important that local people are aware of where they can currently go to get their vaccinations...
COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021
The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Autumn and Winter Plan 2021’ setting out plans for autumn and winter 2021/22 in England. The document outlines the government’s plans for autumn and winter 2021 for England. It includes the Government’s “Plan A...
Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham - 'Who Knows' Survey
Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are an independent champion for people using local health and social care services. We believe that by listening to people who work with and alongside local health and care services in the borough, that we can determine where improvements can be made and use this...
Have your say on the future of your local hospitals at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Trust
It is important to have your say on future changes at the local hospital trust - BHRUT. These changes will affect everybody from Barking & Dagenham that uses their services . Make Your Voice Count! Chief Medical Officer Magda Smith said: “Covid-19 has changed the way we operate. We know...
GP appointments available over August bank holiday
Knowing the right place for medical help over this summer bank holiday weekend can help you get the treatment you need faster. You can get an appointment with a GP from 8am to 8pm on the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday, 30 August. Out of hours GP appointments are also available every...
Covid19 Vaccines for anyone aged 16 to 17
The NHS has evidence that shows people who have been vaccinated againist Covid19 are less likely to pass the virus onto others. If you or a family member are aged 16 or 17 you can now get a Covid19 vaccine to protect yourselves and others. You can walk into the vaccination centres without an...
Barking, Havering and Redbridge Blood Testing Pilot
At the end of June 2021 a pilot community blood service began across the three boroughs. The aim of the pilot is to improve access to Phlebotomy services, reduce waiting times and ensure urgent tests can be booked either for the same day or next day. Some sites also have blood tests available at...
Blog - Protecting Children from Obesity - It just doesn't Add up!
Barking and Dagenham has an increasingly worrying problem with childhood Obesity. It is not a new problem, but one that continues to pose a serious public health risk for the borough. This Blog looks at the impact the advertising industry has on influencing children and parents, againist the...
People Working in Care Homes - Mandatory Vaccinations
Today the government has published guidance for people working in care homes that will make it manadtory in regulations from 11th November 2021, for all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus, before they can enter premises to work. Some key dates are that from 22nd July 2021,...
COVID-19 hasn’t gone away – get tested, have the COVID vaccination
Although most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we must all continue to be cautious and take steps to limit the spread of the virus. This is why it is important we all take steps to keep ourselves and others safe. The Barking and Dagenham site link here gives more detail about where you can...
COVID-19 - A Timely Reminder from Transport for London
Summer holidays are here, the schools are shut for 6 weeks and with the much anticipated weather - the people of Barking & Dagenham are going to be looking to get out and about using the London transport system via Buses and Trains. When doing so, TfL needs to remind passengers that face...
Helping Older People in Barking & Dagenham Get More Active
Walking is a great first step for older people who do little or no exercise and who want to be more physically active. It is low cost and doesn’t require any special clothes or equipment. Regular walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and some cancers...
Step 4 – Lifting of Covid restrictions from 19th July 2021
The legal obligations placed on people to follow the restrictions laid down by the Government for the Covid pandemic will be removed and replaced by guidance and advice for what people should consider when keeping safe from Covid 19 due to changes that might occur in the future with the virus...
NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Local Barking & Dagenham GP and North East London Clinical Commissioning Group chair - Dr Jagan John - has emphasised the message from England’s chief nurse that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules,...
Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham - Annual Report 2020/21
After the most challenging year, Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are pleased to submit our Annual Report for 2020/21. See the the difference that local people make when they tell us about their experiences of the local health and care system over the last year. It started with you! If you would...
Blog - Can general practice learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Over the last 2 years, concerns raised by local residents about GP services has been the number one reason why they contacted Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham - accounting for a third of all the reasons why we are contacted by the public. Before the COVID pandemic, services at general practices in...
Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry
New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown. Access to NHS dental care continues to be a problem for people across England, with Healthwatch recording a 22% rise in calls and...
GP Services in Barking & Dagenham - Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
With the late Spring bank holiday upon us, Healthwatch can advise that GP services for the borough are available to local people if they need to contact a doctor. This is the information about GP services from the CCG during the holiday.
COVID-19 - Vaccinations Offered to 34 & 35 year olds
NHS england has confirmed that all 34 & 35 year olds can now apply to get their COVID vaccine done. The timetable to vaccinate people has speeded up in some parts of the country because of the increasing risk of the Indian variant, while high-risk people will now have to wait eight weeks...
Step 3 - Road Map out of Lockdown
As part of Step 3, no earlier than 17 May, the government will look to continue easing limits on seeing friends and family wherever possible, allowing people to decide on the appropriate level of risk for their circumstances. This means that most legal restrictions on meeting others outdoors will...
All Patients have a right to see their GP Face 2 Face
In a change of policy announced on 13th May 2021, NHS England has abolished telephone and online GP appointments as the only way of engaging with patients. Every patient now has a right to ask to see their GP face to face after constructive objections were raised by Healthwatch and other patient...
Ear Wax Removal Services in Barking & Dagenham
Healthwatch has received a number of issues raised by local people with concerns about accessing Ear Wax removal services at local GP practices. It was pointed out, that the nearest private service - based in Havering - costs between £60 and £80. Both the cost and travel are just not...
COVID-19 Vaccination Status When Travelling Abroad
As aspirations turn to Summer holidays and travel reasons, the government has today published guidance for people wishing to travel abroad and how they can demonstrate their COVID-19 vaccination status to enable them to do so. For more information in this latest change you can see the guidance here.
Improving Care For People With Diabetes
The National Diabetes Audit (NDA) is a national clinical audit that measures the effectiveness of diabetes healthcare against clinical guidelines and quality standards in England and Wales. The specification for measuring Diabetes healthcare is changing - if you have Diabetes, this is an...
GP Appointments in Barking & Dagenham - Early May Bank Holiday 2021
Knowing the right place for medical help over this May bank holiday weekend can help you get the treatment you need faster. You can get an appointment with a GP from 8am to 8pm on the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday (3 May). Find out more details here about GP Appointments in Barking...
Sexual Health Services in Barking & Dagenham - Survey Questionnaire
Since the arrival of COVID-19 and the consequential lockdowns, sexual health services have changed the way they are being delivered. One of the changes was that sexual health services, run by the Barking, Havering and Redbridge hospital trust, are delivered exclusively from Barking Community...
Pages
Lifeline House
25 Neville Road
Dagenham, Essex RM8 3QS
