HEALTH issues concerning Redbridge residents have been highlighted by Ilford North MP Linda Perham.

Earlier this month, Mrs Perham met with Vijay Vasu and Peter Murphy, who are chairmen of Redbridge, Barking and Havering Hospitals trusts, to speak about their plans for improvements.

The accident and emergency mortality rate, outpatient and inpatient waiting times, supervision of junior staff and patient communication were also discussed.

Mrs Perham also met with Secretary of State for Health Alan Milburn, to discuss local health provision.

She said: The residents of Redbridge and other areas are being short-changed by the NHS. I will keep pressing this point with the government until the funding formula is revised."