Don’t forget to have your second Covid-19 jab
Dr Jagan John reminds local people of the importance of having a second dose of the Covid-19 jab and reassures that the vaccines have been shown to be effective against the latest variant of the virus.
Learning disability and autism project in north east London shortlisted for the 2021 HSJ Patient Safety Awards
North East London Foundation Trust and NEL CCG are delighted to announce that their ‘Stopping over-medication of people with learning disabilities, autism or both’ joint project has been shortlisted for Learning Disabilities Initiative of the Year at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards, recognising their outstanding contribution to healthcare.
GPs in Newham and Tower Hamlets report positive responses to HPV self-sampling kits
Since the YouScreen HPV self-sampling study, led by King’s College London, was launched in February 2021, GP practices in both Newham and Tower Hamlets have reported a very positive response from their patients.
‘Get vaccinated’ plea after thousands receive first Covid-19 jab at London Stadium
People aged 18 and over in north east London are being urged to come forward to get vaccinated against Covid-19, after thousands had their first jab at an NHS event in Stratford.
‘What matters to you’ day
9 June 2021 is ‘What matters to you?’ day, which encourages and supports more meaningful conversations between people who provide health and social care and the people, families and carers who receive health and social care.
This child safety week – share because you care
We are supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s Child Safety Week from 7-13 June, working to help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety and encouraging everyone who reads this to share it with others.
Parent information tool for residents in Hackney
Hackney Council have launched a parent information tool on social media to provide specific information for parents living in Hackney.
Benches in London Fields in memorial to public servants who have lost their lives to COVID-19
Two memorial benches to commemorate Hackney public servants who lost their lives in the pandemic can now be visited in London Fields Park.
You can have the Covid-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Dr Jagan John reassures pregnant and breastfeeding women that they can safely have a Covid-19 vaccine when they are invited.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
This week (10th-16th May) is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, find out your risk today.
Free telephone food and cooking advice support service from Made In Hackney
Made In Hackney are a community cookery school that have worked with local residents to give them inspiration and skills to cook and eat nutritious, and affordable food. Since Covid-19 Made In Hackney has been adapting the ways they work by developing a telephone service.
Smokefree City & Hackney is now live
Smokefree City & Hackney is offering free, personal and confidential support to stop smoking for those living, studying or working in the City of London and Hackney, or who are registered with a City and Hackney GP.
