News and reports

Diabetes UK are running an informal peer support group is for anyone living with, or caring for someone with Type 2 or prediabetes.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority have started a new health walk programme which explores the scenic routes around Walthamstow Marshes, Hackney Marshes and the Olympic Park. All walks are FREE and there is no need to pre book. This programme is perfect for individuals looking to become more active and meet new people.

If you want to know where to find NHS care this Easter.

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is a great annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the UK.

Construction of the new Whipps Cross hospital is due to start this summer.

From 2nd April, residents of Waltham Forest (and the other boroughs within North East London) will be able to call NHS 111 and select option 2, putting them through to a fully trained and qualified mental health professional team.

Barts Health is taking part in the mPower clinical trial which is testing if a new vaccine can protect people against illness caused by mpox (previously referred to as monkeypox).

This workshop looks at what lies behind hoarding tendencies, the impact on mental health and why it’s so difficult for some of us to declutter.

Get your walking shoes on for the Mile A Day challenge this April and get your FREE Barts Charity t-shirt! Join this new fundraising challenge and help raise funds to improve healthcare across East London.

On behalf of the Waltham Forest Council, Healthy Dialogues is writing a pharmaceutical needs assessment which looks at the health needs of the people who live in your area. As part of this you are invited to share your views around how you use your local pharmacy.

Join the webinar “The Future of Primary Care with Dr Lucy Abbott” on 20 March 2024 at 7 pm.

For the month of Ramadan, Barts Health NHS Trust are extending visiting hours to 10pm across all of their hospitals including Whipps Cross Hospital.

This allows people enough time to visit their loved ones following Iftar. These hours will apply to all visitors, starting from Monday 11 March until Wednesday 10 April.