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Internship at Healthwatch Tower Hamlets
We're thrilled to share that there has been a new intern at Healthwatch Tower Hamlets as part of our internship program. Casey joined us for six-weeks between March to April 2024.
Please keep reading to learn more about the tasks he…
Please keep reading to learn more about the tasks he…
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List of Pharmacies Open on May Bank Holidays
The upcoming Bank Holidays in May could affect the opening hours of local pharmacies in Tower Hamlets. See below information about pharmacies that have been asked to stay open during Bank Holidays on the 6th and 27th of May.
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NHS Dental Recovery Plan - our response
Under a new plan published recently, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.
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Identifying barriers for older adults and people from diverse ethnic communities in accessing mental health services in Tower Hamlets
Our new research project, Healthwatch Tower Hamlets aims to help improve access to mental health support.
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Healthwatch Tower Hamlets Stakeholder Survey
Thank you for supporting Healthwatch Tower Hamlets during our transition to YVHSC. We are proud of the progress made in the past year and welcome your feedback. Take our survey to share your thoughts.
Note: the survey is for stakeholders…
Note: the survey is for stakeholders…
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Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?
NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.
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Meet our interns at Healthwatch Tower Hamlets
We're thrilled to announce that we had interns as part of our internship program. Their names are Luke and Haley, and they supported us for 12…
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Elevated Risk of Measles Outbreaks in London
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning that, while measles cases are low at the national level, there is an elevated risk of…
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Loneliness Awareness Week 12th-18th June
Loneliness and social isolation are common problems for people of all ages in our borough. These conditions can lead to poor physical and mental…
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Latest reports and publication
Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Support in Tower Hamlets
Healthwatch Tower Hamlets spoke with residents to find out the barriers to people accessing mental health services.
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Insights on Housing in Tower Hamlets
Community insights on housing in Tower Hamlets. Data was collected as part of our Healthy Neighbourhoods research project that asked residents to what extent homes in the borough support the needs of the community.
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