News and reports

Cianna's Smile, a registered charity dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by Sickle Cell, is currently conducting an important study that aims to assess the impact of sickle cell on individuals' mental health, wellbeing and other categories.

A new health and life sciences hub at Waltham Forest College is set to create significant career opportunities, support the local community, and strengthen healthcare services in North-East London.

The delay in delivering a new Whipps Cross means significant financial implications for the existing hospital to bridge the gap to the new hospital, estimated to be more than £200 million.

North East London Integrated Care Board want to hear from the d/Deaf community to share your ideas and help shape how local health and care services can better support the d/Deaf community in North East London.

Free diabetes seminar - Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management and prevention with free Tai Chi and Qi Gong.

Are you struggling with your mental health? Have you been affected by youth violence? Would you like someone to talk to?

This is an annual UK-wide day of reflection where people in communities across the country are offered the opportunity to come together in commemoration of those who lost their lives.

Whipps Cross Hospital, and other Barts Health hospitals, have extended visiting hours to 10pm for Ramadan from 1st March to 30th March. This applies to all visitors.

Barts Health perform routine opt-out blood tests for all patients aged over 16 who have blood taken at any one of their Health's A&E including Whipps Cross. They are automatically tested for blood borne viruses (BBV) - HIV and hepatitis B and C - unless you opt-out.

Drop-in vaccination clinic at Leytonstone United Free Church, 55 Wallwood Road, E11 1AY on Thursday 27th February from 3pm to 6pm.

See how Whipps Cross and the other Barts Health hospitals are managing the busy winter period.

Are you a community group, voluntary sector organisation or volunteer in Waltham Forest? Then attend the launch event of the Community Chests 2025 grants programme.