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Best Start in Life – thank you for sharing your views on future maternity and neonatal services in north east London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t1J0mPoVTg We want to make sure all babies born in north east London have the best possible start in life and that their parents experience the best possible pregnancy and birth. An important part of this is making sure our services are able to support this, and are able to support the needs of the growing number of people who live in our area. To do this, the NHS in north east London is working on an ongoing programme to look at maternity and neonatal care in order to understand what type of care and support pregnant women and people,…

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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 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…

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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 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…

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