News and reports

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.

Professor Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England was published on Thursday 12 September.

The focus of this research is to explore the experiences of physically disabled adults within crisis and inpatient mental health services.

Barts Health NHS Trust have updated guidance on visiting their hospitals including Whipps Cross hospital.

Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer, and it can affect anyone. Screening can help prevent bowel cancer or find it at an early stage when it's easier to treat. This is why it's important that anyone that receives a bowel cancer screening kit uses it. Bowel cancer screening kits are available to everyone aged 50+.

Waltham Forest Council's Public Health are launching a campaign to promote the uptake of bowel cancer screenings in our borough.

If you are aged 50+, you can get a bowel cancer screening kit.

The London Assembly Health Committee is currently conducting an investigation into dentistry in London.