News and reports

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest 8 Primary Care Network (Dr Shantir's Practice, Kingshead Medical Practice, Larkshall Medical Centre, Penrhyn Surgery, Sinnott Medical Centre, The Bailey Practice, The Forest Surgery and The Microfaculty).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Forest Integrated Health Primary Care Network (Crawley Road Medical Centre, Francis Road Medical Centre, Hampton Medical Centre, Lime Tree Surgery, The Allum Practice, The Ecclesbourne Practice and The Lyndhurst Surgery).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Leyton Collaborative Primary Care Network (Leyton Healthcare, SMA Practice and The Manor Practice).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the South Leytonstone Primary Care Network (Green Man Medical Centre, Harrow Road GP Practice, High Road Surgery, Kiyani Medical Practice, L.L Medical Care and Langthorne Sharma Family Practice).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Walthamstow Central Primary Care Network (Addison Road Medical Centre, Claremont Medical Centre, Dr RP Dhital's Practice, The Firs Medical Centre and Wood Street Health Centre).

A report covering experience of patients of the GP practices within the Walthamstow West Primary Care Network (Higham Hill Medical Centre, Queens Road Medical Centre, Seymour Medical Centre, St James Medical Centre and The Grove Medical Centre).

Waltham Forest Council, the NHS and the voluntary and community sector are working together to develop community healthcare spaces where GP services, screenings, tests and community services can all be provided in one place.

From 16th October 2024, the St James Medical Practice will be temporarily relocating to The Firs Medical Centre and the Forest Road Medical Centre.

The NHS booking system for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations is now open. The vaccinations, which will be available from 3 October 2024, provide vital protection to keep people from developing serious illnesses and ending up in hospital during busy winter months.

Harrow Road GP Practice Patient Participation Group in Leytonstone are holding a Patient Support Week this week from Monday 23rd September to Friday 27th September.

Join Mental Health Mates Highams Park walk leader Steve for a gentle walk and talk to improve your mental health and wellbeing without fear of judgement. Everyone is welcome!

Here is a list of opticians within our borough.