Greenhouse practice in Hackney hosts Christmas fair to help those in need
The surgery is asking for donations of food, clothing and blankets to give to the homeless at its Christmas fair on 9 December 2022.
Long Covid survey for those in City & Hackney
City & Hackney COVID Rehabilitation (CoRe) Service is asking those who have been suffering with Long Covid symptoms for weeks or months in City & Hackney to complete a survey. For your time, you will be entered in a prize draw.
Healthwatch Hackney wins award for making it easier for refugees to see a GP
Healthwatch Hackney wins the national Healthwatch Impact Award for improving access to GP services for local refugees, asylum seekers and other residents.
HSJ Awards: North East London wins big
North East London won three awards at the HSJ Awards on 17 November, including City and Hackney Place-based Partnership’s award for its Alliance Model of Dementia Care from diagnosis to end of life.
Type 2 diabetes event for Turkish speakers in Hackney
Hackney Cypriot Association is holding an information session on Type 2 diabetes for Turkish speakers on 22 November 2022, which will include a Finger Prick Blood Test for free.
Stand by Her training empowers men to be allies to women
This three-hour training session on 30 November 2022 will empower men to become allies of women and challenge harmful behaviour they see. Please note this session is for men only.
Public forum on patient transport in City & Hackney
Healthwatch Hackney and Healthwatch City of London are hosting this forum on 15 November 2022 to get feedback from C&H residents on their experience when being transported to/from a hospital appointment.
Flu & whooping cough vaccinations for pregnant people at Homerton
Homerton Hospital is offering free vaccinations for those who are pregnant. This is a walk-in service only offered Monday through Friday.
Stretch. Smile.Image – online activities with Dragon Café
Dragon Café in the City continues its bi-weekly gathering of de-stressing activities. Due to the train strike on Wednesday 9 November 2022, all events will take place online.
Autistic-friendly C&H Neighbourhoods newsletter – October 2022
City & Hackney’s Neighbourhoods’ Team has released its second autistic-friendly newsletter providing an update with ongoing work in Hackney to make services more accessible to autistic people.
Free overdose saving drug available in Hackney
City & Hackney Recovery Service (delivered by Turning Point) is offering free naloxone kits, which prevents an overdose. It can be picked up at their main hub.
Made in Hackney free community cooking courses
Made in Hackney is hosting free cooking classes with a focus on the cost of living crisis starting in November for Hackney residents, as well as non-locals. Register to save your spot.
