Health hubs aim to drive women’s health improvements in north east London
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.
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Measles cases in north east London
Measles cases have been reported in Newham and Hackney. Find out how to make sure your child is fully protected.
North east London patients to benefit from funding to expand GP surgeries
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.
NHS spring Covid-19 vaccine rollout under way in north east London
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…
Barking drop-in clinic proves a hit with families and parents-to-be
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.
Accessing Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy medications (PERT)
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…
Young people and organisations in Redbridge invited to help improve health and care
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.
Our response to the New Hospital Programme review
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.
Newham’s SEND and CQC inspection update
Alongside our strengths, recommended areas of development were also identified. Newham Local Area Partnership has published its SEND Strategic Improvement Action Plan.
Damehood for NHS North East London’s Chair in New Year Honours List
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…
New AI initiative aims to support people to stay healthy in north east London
Thousands of people across North East London are set to benefit from personalised clinical coaching under a new NHS initiative that harnesses AI technology to better support those living with long-term health conditions.
New Ilford health and care centre officially opened
Ilford Exchange Health Centre has been designed as a ‘one-stop shop’, offering easy access to a range of healthcare, social care and community services in a central location.
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