Know where to go for NHS care in north east London this Easter
Using your local pharmacy or GP where appropriate will allow you to receive treatment in a more comfortable environment and means those needing life-saving care can be seen sooner.
Using your local pharmacy or GP where appropriate will allow you to receive treatment in a more comfortable environment and means those needing life-saving care can be seen sooner.
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 vulnerable groups are being urged to arrange their appointment as soon as possible. People who need extra protection from Covid-19 this year include those aged 75 and over (including those who turn 75 by 17 June 2025), older adult care home residents, and anyone aged…
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.
Ramadan begins on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025 and Muslim communities in Britain and around the world will soon be making plans to prepare for the month of fasting. Ramadan brings the opportunity to revisit routines and think about your health, as well as the wellbeing of others.
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 this has made it more difficult for some patients across the country to get their prescription, the majority of patients are still be able to get the medicine they need when they need it. We are working closely with local pharmacies, GPs, and hospitals to…
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 London Integrated Care System, and through this role she sits on the Mayor of London’s Health Board and is Co-chair of the London People Board. In 2020, she was appointed founding Chair of the NHS Race and Health Observatory, chairing a board of world-renowned experts…
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.
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.
People most at risk of lung cancer in Havering can now take advantage of a new, free opportunity to get checked for the disease.
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