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If your GP sends you for a blood test, there are several options available.

Neurodiversity refers to the idea that it is entirely natural for people to think, learn and behave differently which means that there is no single right way for someone’s brain to work. There are various types of neurodiversity.

Stay well in the cold weather.

Age UK Waltham Forest January and February 20025 newsletter is available.

From 1 January 2025, the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust merged into the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

There are a few pharmacies in Waltham Forest and surrounding areas open on Christmas Day (25th December 2024), Boxing Day (26th December 2024) and New Year's Day (1st January 2025).

Sky News visited Whipps Cross Hospital respiratory ward to report on the increase in flu cases.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have again rated Whipps Cross Hospital's urgent and emergency department as "requires improvement".

All at Healthwatch Waltham Forest wish everyone a happy holiday season. Our phone number will not be answered on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Please leave a message and we will get back to you.

The parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee has launched an inquiry into community mental health services.

A Health and Wellbeing bus will be at Leytonstone High Road on Tuesday 17th December 2024 from 9am to 5pm for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations plus a range of health and wellbeing checks.

This festive season, you can be a Secret Santa by donating to Barts Charity. Your contribution will provide a thoughtful gift to a patient spending Christmas in the hospital.