News and reports

On 7 December, the Minister of State for Social Care, visited Whipps Cross hospital.

The finalists for the Barts Health Heroes Awards have been announced.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking public views on how incentive payments to GP practices could be changed to improve patient care.

The British Medical Association has announced junior doctors will strike 7am on Wednesday 20 December to 7am on Saturday 23 December 2023 and 7am on Wednesday 3 January to 7am on Tuesday 9 January 2024.

Members of the multi-profession union Unite will strike between Monday 18 December 2023 and Friday 22 December 2023 and Monday 25 December 2023 and Tuesday 26 December 2023.

**Calling young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes!**

Diabetes UK have organised a FREE Bowling Social Event designed exclusively for individuals aged 16-25 living with Type 1 Diabetes. Get ready to roll into a fantastic evening of strikes, spares, and socialising. It’s not just a bowling night – it’s a chance to connect, share experiences, and make lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment.

Diabetes UK have organised a free online event – Diabetes and the Menopause – on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 from 6.30pm to 8pm, via Zoom.

The successful pilot of a cutting-edge diagnostic procedure at Whipps Cross hospital is helping hundreds of patients get their test results faster. The technique called transnasal endoscopy is less uncomfortable than traditional methods and not only better for the patient but more efficient too.

A dedicated unit providing same day emergency care has opened at Whipps Cross University Hospital to provide faster treatment for a group of patients who would otherwise be admitted to a ward.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

There are a number of walk-in Covid-19 and flu vaccination clinics this month in the borough.

The Government has awarded our borough £510,786 for urgent and emergency care.

Nobody wants to be in hospital over the Christmas period, but with a secret Santa gift, you can bring joy to a patient on Christmas Day.