Chief Executive of Healthwatch Newham
Newham's Health and Wellbeing Board is considering healthcare access barriers, highlighted by Healthwatch Newham's Chief Executive in June 2026.
In June 2026, Dianne Barham, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Newham, presented a report to the Newham Health and Wellbeing Board highlighting significant barriers residents face in accessing health and care services. The report identified access to appointments, telephone systems, and communication as key challenges, despite generally positive experiences once services are engaged.
This report comes as Newham Council implements a neighbourhood health approach, discussed at the same June 2026 meeting, which aims to tackle health inequalities and improve access to services across the borough. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Chief Executive role or further reports.
Key facts
- Dianne Barham, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Newham, presented a report to the Newham Health and Wellbeing Board in June 2026. Source
- The report highlighted significant barriers residents face in accessing health and care services. Source
- It found that 37% of residents had a negative access experience with services. Source
- The report identified access to appointments, telephone systems, and communication as key challenges. Source
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