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  • Healhwatch Barking & Dagenham and Partners win National Award!

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 11/11/2021 in News

    And the winners are... Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham are very proud to be the recipients of this national award with our colleagues in North East London for providing fast, regular and detailed insight about people’s experiences of care with their Integrated Care System @NELHCP! #Healthwatch2021

  • NEL Healthwatch nominated for Healthwatch Network 2021 award

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 29/10/2021 in News

    Healthwatch England’s Network Awards 2021 showcases local Healthwatch that have gone above and beyond to make sure health and social care services meet everybody's needs. Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham in partnership with City of London, Hackney, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest have been nominated for an award...

  • Covid 19 Booster Vaccination Programme

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 22/09/2021 in News

    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 boosters are to ensure a high level of protection in vulnerable adults as the protection provided by vaccines decreases gradually over time. Boosters will...

  • Flu Vaccinations 2021

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 20/09/2021 in News

    According to the North East London CCG, Flu vaccination is especially important this winter because fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the pandemic and if you get flu and Covid-19 at the same time, research shows you're more likely to be seriously ill. Even if...

  • Where to get vaccinated in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/09/2021 in News

    As uncertainty surrounding COVID continues, it's important that local people are aware of where they can currently go to get their vaccinations. East London Healthcare Partnership has an updated list of places in Barking & Dagenham where residents can go to get this done. Vaccination Sites in Barking and Dagenham...

  • COVID-19 Response: Autumn and Winter Plan 2021

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 15/09/2021 in News

    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” - a comprehensive approach designed to steer the...

  • Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham - 'Who Knows' Survey

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 15/09/2021 in News

    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 information...

  • Have your say on the future of your local hospitals at Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Trust

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/08/2021 in News

    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

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/08/2021 in News

    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...

  • Covid19 Vaccines for anyone aged 16 to 17

    Posted by HWBDAdmin on 17/08/2021 in News

    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...

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