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Listening to the voices of the community       -       April 2022


A man using Bristish Sign Language, asking:"have you ever asked for support?""Your Care, Your Way," survey in British Sign Language
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Download our Guide to accessing dental services.

If you have or think you have Long Covid, We are trying to learn more about people's experiences of living with Post Covid Syndrome (Long Covid) and the support that they may have received. Everything you tell us is confidential but it could really help us to make services better for everyone in our boroughs. please complete this survey


Find out who is eligible for a free COVID-19 test and where to access one

Healthwatch Redbridge Volunteer on the BBC One Show

In March, it was great to see Isaac Harvey (video editor, President of Wheels & Wheelchairs, peer facilitator for people with disabilities, and Healthwatch volunteer) on TV, Nominated for the One Show's ‘One Big Thank You’. Isaac is an inspiration to many. 

Recognising those who've displayed a remarkable act of kindness... 

This month's 'Highlighting Heroes' nominee is Rodalyn LucasYou can nominate someone who you think has supported the lives of others in a remarkable way, by Downloading a nomination form. Their acts of kindness will be recorded in our special edition Highlighting Heroes Newsletter.

St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub Update

From 22 Nov 2021 to 13 Feb 2022, locals from Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham were invited to share their views on proposals for a new integrated Health & Wellbeing Hub in Havering. Find out the latest news on the project.

BHRUT - waiting list update

While updating waiting lists, BHRUT finds an error in the list dealing with backlogs due to Covid. "We have fixed the error that caused this and have called all those affected. We are writing to the individuals we failed to speak to on the phone." Matthew Trainer, CEO

A Free, 6 week course for anyone living with one or more long term health conditions...

...asthma, chronic fatigue, COPD, depression, diabetes, heart disease, MS, Parkinson’s disease, HIV, ME, on-going back pain etc (more...)

A free programme in 'talking for your wellbeing'

Talk for Health is a social enterprise improving mental health... for anyone who wants better mental health and well-being. Next Taster sessions: 6th May and 12th May

Free training workshops for your organisation on managing stress, low self esteem, anxiety, and more...

Redbridge Talking Therapies (NHS) is a free service for anyone aged 18+, registered with a doctor in Redbridge and struggling with stress, low mood, anxiety, OCD, PTSD...

Upcoming events from One Place East, a user led charity, representing people with disabilities, and lived experience of mental health problems...

Dementia befriending service, mental health recovery programmes, creative art, poetry... Also, One Place East is looking for volunteers for their befriending service (more...

RedbridgeCVS is offering various training courses & health awareness sessions

A variety of new courses available on topics ranging from cybersecurity to writing a fundraising strategy. Also offering free Heath Awareness sessions, HIV training (more...

“Building Resilience for Black Women through Self-Care” free workshop

An opportunity for individuals to benefit from understanding how to embed self-care, build self- confidence, socially connect, acknowledge existing strengths & the importance of kindness to the overall wellbeing. Commences on 5th May 2022 (more...

Crowd fund launched to aid Ukrainians seeking UK Refuge 

Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex & London (RAMFEL) is crowdfunding for a full-time immigration advisor, focused on supporting Ukranians with free immigration advice, and representation. 
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