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Understanding the symptoms of Cavernoma and find the support
Posted by Ruby on 15/08/2023 in BlogsCavernoma is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels, typically found in the brain and spinal cord. Walls of these blood vessels are abnormally leaky, making them vulnerable to bleeding. They are sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous haemangiomas, or cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM). [1] Research suggested that one person in...
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Healthwatch Annual Survey: Who Knows 2023
Posted by Ruby on 09/08/2023 in NewsHealthwatch Barking and Dagenham wants to know if you've heard about us, and if so, how you learned about our work. Your feedback will enable us to improve our approach to reaching and connecting with you. The survey's insights will guide us in identifying areas where we can further engage...
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Get a free hepatitis C home test
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 09/08/2023 in NewsThe NHS website now offers free and confidential hepatitis C testing kits. The National Health Service (NHS) is dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C as a significant public health concern in England, ahead of the World Health Organization's target of eliminating viral hepatitis as a threat to public health by 2030...
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High Blood Pressure – What causes it & how to tackle it?
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 02/08/2023 in Blogs*** This blog was written by a work experience student and edited by the Healthwatch team*** The NHS listed that [ [1] ]lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, stress, poor diet etc. can increase the risk of getting high blood pressure (hypertension) in the UK. Interestingly, even though all these factors...
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Data from Healthwatch England shows that two thirds of patients are seriously impacted by NHS care cancellations.
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 28/07/2023 in NewsImpact of NHS pressures revealed in a new survey of 1084 people whose care has been canceled this year. Over one in three, 39%, have experienced cancellations or postponements of care two or more times. Disruptions to care disproportionately affect unpaid carers, neurodivergent people, and those on lower incomes, widening...
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Free sight tests for special schools
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 26/07/2023 in NewsThe government and NHS England announced that all special education settings will offer free NHS sight exams. Serious vision problems are 28 times more likely to affect children with learning disabilities. All children can still receive free NHS eye exams from an optician. A further round of testing at special...
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Removing obstacles to GP registration. Information and signposting case study.
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 24/07/2023 in BlogsResidents in Barking and Dagenham have called Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham several times to stress how difficult it is for them to register with a local GP practice. They had problems with requests for various documentation to confirm their identification and addresses. They were advised that the paperwork they gave...
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Almost one million more people will be benefit from the NHS shingles vaccine
Posted by Ruby on 19/07/2023 in NewsThe NHS announced that there will be an expansion of the Shingrix vaccine eligibility, with almost a million additional people set to benefit from September. Previously available only to those over 70, individuals over 50 who are severely immunosuppressed will now be eligible for two doses of the vaccine. From...
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Understanding choice of maternity care in Barking and Dagenham, and across North East London
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 11/07/2023 in NewsHealthwatch Barking and Dagenham together with other Healthwatches in North East London carried out engagements earlier this year and spoke with 403 people to hear about: • whether they felt they could make choices • why they chose to have their maternity care at their chosen hospital, birth centre or...
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Open consultation for visiting in care homes, hospitals and hospices
Posted by Ruby on 03/07/2023 in NewsVisiting loved ones in care homes, hospitals, and hospices is crucial for their well-being and quality of care. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated concerns about visiting restrictions, and while necessary for safety, they caused emotional distress. Guidelines now emphasise the importance of encouraging and facilitating visiting in all circumstances. Despite efforts...
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