The next Quarterly Public Meeting is 10th October 2012

HEALTHWATCH HAVERING NEED TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCES OF THE BARKING, HAVERING AND REDBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS TRUST

The Care Quality Commission will be inspecting Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust on October 14-17 and needs to hear from anyone who has recently used health and care services about their experience.

Please share your experiences of using the Trust, by completing the anonymous, confidential survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DH9R2NG

There will also be a listening event for members of the public on:
October 15th, 6.30-8.30pm, Redbridge Town Hall, 128-142 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DD.

We welcome anyone who has received care to come along and:
* talk to us about their experiences.
* share feedback on how improvements need to be made.
* find out how the new inspections will be carried out.

Your views and experiences will help our inspectors to determine which areas to look at during the inspections.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

You can turn up to the listening event without registering. However, it would be helpful to know how many people are coming and to help the Commission accommodate any special requests you may have. Please complete the online form  http://www.cqclisteningevents.org.uk/

Alternatively, you can contact us by:
* email:  <mailto:enquiries@cqc.org.uk> enquiries@cqc.org.uk.
* letter: CQC National Customer Service Centre, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne. NE1 4PA.
* telephone: 03000 616161 or by fax: 03000 616171. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5:30pm, excluding bank holidays. Calls will be charged at the standard rate.

Finally, if you wish to share your experiences of car and would like to talk to someone, please ring the above number and ask for the Barking Inspection Team.

On behalf of our members Cliff Reynolds wrote to the local politicians and the Mayor of London expressing our members concern on the future of the Freedom Pass. The following is an extract from their responses.

Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

“I have absolutely no plans to withdraw my support for the Freedom Pass, which is provided by London Councils. In fact, during my time as Mayor, I have made the Freedom Pass 24-hour on Transport for London (TfL) services; and I have introduced a 60+ London Oyster photocard to ensure that Londoners who are over 60 but are not eligible for the Freedom Pass can enjoy the same benefits on TfL services”

Dame Angela Watkinson, MP Hornchurch and Upminster

“I am pleased to be able to reassure you that there are no plans to discontinue the Freedom Pass, if there were, I should be the first to protest! I hope you members will continue to use and enjoy their passes.”

Jon Cruddas, MP for Dagenham and Rainham, incorporating South Hornchurch and Elm Park.

“I completely understand why this pass is so important to my constituents. The Freedom Pass is more than just a pass for free travel, it is a lifeline to many people. I will support that this is retained.”

Andrew Rosindell, MP for Romford

“ I was not personally aware of any changes to the Freedom Pass and have not heard any news suggesting it is at risk”

Councillor Michael White, Leader of Havering Council

“As you know , Havering has supported the Freedom Pass for many years now and personally I very much support the provision of free transport for the elderly….. However I and no other serious politician can make promises about the long term future of the Freedom Pass, to do so would be to mislead you about what we can and cannot do…… All I can say is that whilst I very much support free transport for the elderly it does very much come on a list of priorities and we must allocate council funding to the areas where it is most desperately in need.”

We are delighted that Dr Corinna Midgley MB, BS, MRCGP, FRCP will be discussing her work as Clinical Lead for St. Frances Hospice.

Dr Midgley  trained to be a doctor at University College and then as a GP within the London based vocational (GP) training programme. She worked as a GP for several years and  retains a real passion for caring for people with complex needs. She has also been proud to develop the Consultant and Associate Specialist team to meet the increasing number of patients supported both in the hospice and at home.

In addition the Chairman, Cliff Reynolds, will be speaking about the Caring Neighbour Awards and Councillor Pam Light will be speaking about Silver Sunday.

The Museum of London and Havering Museum are running  a collaborative project planned for November/December 2013.

The “Opening Up To Archaeology-Unearthing Havering Project” project aims to encourage members of the community to take part in interactive workshops, engaging with archaeology excavated from the Borough of Havering and fostering involvement with the local community and its heritage.

The sessions are free.

If you would like to book please contact Niamh Keating by email, nkeating@museumoflondon.org.uk or at 02075669316.

There is still have availability for the afternoon sessions on the 7th & 28th November.  The maximum number of people we can accommodate is 16.

Archaeological Collections Manager (Inclusion)
Museum of London
46 Eagle Wharf Road
London N1 7ED
Tel: 020 7566 9316
Email: nkeating@museumoflondon.org.uk
www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Equity Release Essex have kindly supplied us with an excellent document explaining what equity release is and also the standards to be followed by the companies who supply those services please download the following PDF.

Advice/equity release council brochure.pdf

‘ Music Hall’ matinee Queens Theatre Hornchuch. 2-30pm performance on JAN: 16th 2014.

The forum have purchased 59 seats. Complete Rows A,B,C, !. cost discount price of £10 each
( instead of £12-50)

Considering how we all laughed all the way through last years performance. Next Jan ,us being all together we shall probably lift the roof !

Please see our Diane for tickets at the next forum on Tuesday 8th October.

Christmas Meal – Bull Pub, Market Place,  Thursday 12th December.

Choice of 3 starters, 3 main course with vegetarian option, 4 desserts,
1 drink with meal + tea or coffee

Cost £15.00, £5 deposit to reserve place

At next Forum 8th October, full menu will be given out to make choice to be returned at forum on November 12th when full payment will need to be made.

This is expected to be very popular so forum members will be given preference and its on a first come first served basis.