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Let`s celebrate neurodiversity this October
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 06/10/2022 in NewsOctober serves as a time to celebrate the difference found in neurodiversity while also advocating for better support structures. ADHD is a type of neurodiversity that impacts every aspect of person`s life, and many people don’t recognise they have it until they’re much older. Women and people of colour are...
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World Mental Health Day 2022
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 21/09/2022 in BlogsWorld Mental Health Day has been celebrated around the world every 10 th October since 1992. The World Federation for Mental Health first initiated it as part of an annual consciousness raising program bringing to light the effect of poor mental wellbeing on people’s lives around the globe. Since 1994,...
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Having a baby can be a time a great sadness, do not delay looking for support
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 31/08/2022 in Blogs1 in every 10 women develop postnatal depression within a year of giving birth, according to NHS website [i] . With symptoms lasting for months and starting any time within the first year, it can have a devastating impact on you, your baby, and your family. It is worth noting...
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Have your say about health visiting services in Barking and Dagenham
Posted by AgnePilkauskiene on 25/08/2022 in NewsThe health visiting service provides a community public health service to children, young people and their families with a focus on early intervention and prevention, as well as promotes physical, emotional and social wellbeing, according to NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. However, the latest annual health visiting survey that has been...
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Outcomes in Maternal Care, Nationally and Locally
Posted by ManishaModhvadia on 07/08/2022 in NewsMaternal care is a crucial provision by health services, and it is thus important that it is up to high standards for whoever needs to access it. Nationally, the conversation surrounding racial disparities in maternal care outcomes has raised concerns about these standards and has therefore begun a discussion as...
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The latest on Covid-19 vaccinations
Posted by ManishaModhvadia on 01/08/2022 in NewsSince the 8 th December 2020, there have been an altogether 148.5 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines administered in the UK. Here’s a more specific look at the numbers as of 7 th June 2022: 40 million have been double jabbed and boosted 50 million have been double jabbed 53.5...
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NHS Northeast London fertility policy
Posted by ManishaModhvadia on 01/08/2022 in NewsNHS Northeast London has expressed that it wants to change some of its policies surrounding IVF. The aim is to not only make these policies more uniform across Northeast London but to bring them closer to nationwide guidelines surrounding IVF. Furthermore, the NHS is wanting to improve access to fertility...
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Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham to continue delivery through local charity LifeLine Projects
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 25/05/2022 in NewsWe're delighted to announce that LifeLine Projects have again been appointed by Barking and Dagenham Council to deliver Healthwatch in the borough after a tender process. LifeLine have hosted Healthwatch in Barking and Dagenham for the last five years and will continue to ensure that residents’ voices are heard and...
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Healthwatch England chair to step down
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 05/05/2022 in NewsSir Robert Francis QC to step down as our chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board After over three years in the role, Sir Robert Francis QC has announced his intention to step down in November 2022 as Chair of Healthwatch England. He will also retire from the Board...
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Blog: Tackling loneliness is everyone’s responsibility; not just the lonely person’s.
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 05/05/2022 in Blogs‘Look, if you need to chat, just call.’ ‘I’m here any time. Honestly, all you need to do is pick up the phone.’ ‘I’m literally three doors down the road. You’re welcome any time. Just pop over – really, it’s no trouble at all.’ How many times have we said...
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