What is Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)? Tirzepatide is a type of weight loss medication that has the brand name Mounjaro. It mimics gut hormones released after eating, helping to reduce appetite and slow stomach emptying, supporting weight loss. Can I get it on the NHS if I live in north east London? We are working to make…
Residents are being invited to come together in north east London to try a new sport or activity, access health advice and connect with neighbours at the free Community Games, following a successful opening event earlier this month. Hosted by North East London Cancer Alliance, the aim is to get as many people as possible…
Women in north east London are being offered quicker access to specialist care and treatment for a range of health issues as new services are rolled out by the NHS.
Measles cases have been reported in Newham and Hackney. Find out how to make sure your child is fully protected.
Work to modernise and expand several GP surgeries in north east London has been given the green light, thanks to over £3.3million worth of funding from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Spring COVID-19 vaccinations Spring Covid-19 vaccines are being delivered by NHS teams across north east London, with GPs warning the virus “remains dangerous for those most at risk”. Since the national booking system opened on 25 March, many of those eligible have already booked their booster jab and thousands have received vaccinations, but those in…
Mums, dads and prospective parents took the opportunity to tap into some expert advice on fertility, pregnancy and child health at a free pop-up clinic in Barking.
In the UK, there is a shortage of a type of medicine called pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) that some people need to help them digest food properly. The shortage has been caused by problems with manufacturing enough of this medicine, as it has been hard to get the ingredients needed to produce it. While…
Nearly £150,000 from the National Institute of Health and Care Research has been secured to fund a 14-month research project which aims to get young people actively involved in local health and care planning.
Confirmation that the construction of a new Whipps Cross Hospital will face further delays is extremely disappointing for everyone in north east London and particularly for local people.
Alongside our strengths, recommended areas of development were also identified. Newham Local Area Partnership has published its SEND Strategic Improvement Action Plan.
Marie Gabriel, Chair of NHS North East London, has been made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours list. The damehood recognises her service, throughout her 45-year career and voluntary endeavours, to health and equity. Dame Marie is the founding Chair of NHS North East…
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