News and reports

Between 11th - 22nd March 2024, Healthwatch Tower Hamlets were joined by two work placement candidates as part of our work placement programme.
Read on to find out what type of work they were involved in and what skills they learned during their time with us.

Healthwatch Tower Hamlets spoke with residents to find out the barriers to people accessing mental health services.

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.

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.

The report presents key findings from feedback on GP Access in Tower Hamlets collected through the Community Insights System (CIS) and it focuses on service aspects relating to access: Booking, Choice, Registration/Access, Telephone, Timing, and Waiting List.

The report presents key findings from feedback on Ethnic minority communities’ access to mental health care in Tower Hamlets collected through the Community Insights System (CIS).

The report presents key findings from feedback on dental care in Tower Hamlets collected through the Community Insights System (CIS). It focuses on themes including Advice/Information, Booking, Cost, Hygiene, Quality, Staff Attitude, Support, Timing, User Involvement, and Waiting List.

Access your health record securely with Patients Know Best (PKB) for free and easily from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

On 13th September 2023, we visited Goodman's Field Medical Practice located in Aldgate, East London. Read on to see what we observed at the medical practice and find out more about Enter and View visits.

Read the report on patient feedback collected between October and December 2023 and the key findings emerging from the data.

Under a new plan published recently, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

As winter sets, it's crucial to prioritise your physical and mental health. We have advice and information to help you stay healthy this winter, including getting vaccines and taking care of your mental well-being.