Breast screening services in North East London are open and safe
Breast cancers picked up by breast screening are usually found at an early stage, when they are easier to treat, may need less treatment and are more likely to be cured. Evidence suggests that deaths from breast…
View articleVisiting hospital and staying safe
Now many NHS services are reopening it is important that residents start coming for treatment in a safe way. Barts Health NHS Trust has created a range of videos aimed at encouraging our local communities…
View articleGreen light for next stage of new Whipps Cross hospital plans
Barts NHS Hospital Trust has been given the green light to move forward with plans for building a new hospital at Whipps Cross, along with related works. Whipps Cross is one of six new…
View articleThe Big Virtual Conversation about Life and Death
Let’s create an opportunity to talk about Death in a safe and supportive space. Whipps Cross University Hospital are hosting an online event on 24th September 2020 from 1pm to 2pm. Why is death seen…
View articleWaltham Forest nurse awarded Queen’s Nurse title
Ruth Amartey, lead clinical nurse in the Waltham Forest training hub, has been awarded the Queens Nurse title by community nursing charity, The Queen’s Nursing Institute. You can find further info here on the Waltham…
View articleWomen and Girls Network Free Sexual Violence Helpline
A free and confidential London sexual violence helpline run by women for women. 0808 801 0770 (Freephone) Opening hours: Mondays – Fridays 10am -12.30pm, 2.30pm -4pm Late evenings on Wednesdays 6pm – 9pm email: advice@wgn.org.uk…
View articleWhipps Cross Focus Groups for Hospital Redesign – September
Barts Health NHS Trust are planning a new Whipps Cross Hospital and would like your input! Have you used our services over the past few years? How could a better hospital building have improved your…
View articleNHS Services on the August Bank Holiday
NHS England have published details of NHS Services in London over the August Bank holiday weekend including pharmacy opening times. Leyton Green Pharmacy, 768 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DN, (Tel: 020 8539 5984) has been…
View articleConsultation on London Borough of Waltham Forest Fairer Contributions Policy (for Adult Social Care Non-Residential Care and Support)
The London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) are holding a four-week consultation from Wednesday 26th August 2020 until Wednesday 23rd September 2020 on proposed changes to the LBWF Forest Fairer Contributions Policy (for Adult Social…
View articleGuide to Video Consultations
To support primary care in delivering video consultations, two new resources have been published. These are visual resources, intended to support patients and staff in the use of video technology when conducting appointments. Video consulting…
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