Your voice counts: Victoria Park
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Healthwatch Tower Hamlets undertook a feedback event on 9 August 2017 in Victoria Park. 97 people took part.
Mental health was of primary concern to participants, followed closely by prevention and self-care
New parents were asked whether and where they have heard about a variety of health and social care services available to new and expecting parents in Tower Hamlets. They were also asked if they have used any of those services and invited to give feedback on their experience.
Service users are generally happy with children’s centres, and see them as a valuable community resource.
Service users generally comment positively on antenatal classes, but have limited knowledge of their availability. Not all classes are convenient for parents who work or have multiple caring responsibilities
Play areas used by the children who attended were clustered around the King Edward Memorial Park/ Shadwell Basin, Victoria Park, Stepney Green and Mile End Park
Schools are praised by respondents for supporting children with SEND to integrate and avoiding segregation. The rest of public services don’t necessarily have the same level of awareness or policies in place. Services (including GPs) need to be more flexible around the needs of children with SEND.
Service users’ vision of a well-functioning partnership entails an efficient, easy to use and inclusive service.