Health Archive

Cash boost for mental health care in East London.

The East London NHS Foundation Trust has announced that they will receive a cash injection for mental health services in …

by Bella White/ October 7, 2019/ Hackney, Health, Local News, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets is winning battle against HIV

New figures from Public Health England have revealed that new HIV case numbers have dropped by 50 per cent in …

by Keji Marell Ricardo/ October 4, 2019/ Health, News, Tower Hamlets/

Stoptober – what support your borough offers

Locals in Hackney, Lewisham, Croydon and Tower Hamlets are being offered support and resources to quit smoking as part of …

by Nafeesa Zaman/ October 4, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

World Suicide prevention day- what support does your borough offer

With today marking World Suicide Prevention Day, and September being National Suicide Prevention Month, organisations across London are hoping to draw …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 10, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Goldsmiths’ new warden says bye bye to beef in bid to reduce carbon footprint

In a bid to meet Goldsmiths’ target of becoming carbon natural by 2025, new Warden, Professor Frances Corner has announced controversial …

by Astra McKenzie/ September 3, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Whitechapel team tackling homelessness receives national award

An NHS Trust organisation which offers support to vulnerable homeless people in Tower Hamlets has received national recognition for its …

by Astra McKenzie/ July 16, 2019/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Dalston Jazz Club to host charity DJ night for Crohns and Colitis UK

A DJ night will be held in Dalston to raise awareness for those dealing with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 26, 2019/ Hackney, Health, Music/

Clean air event encourages locals to reduce their carbon footprints

Residents in Lewisham were encouraged to pledge to reduce to their carbon footprints at an event to mark Clean Air …

by Ting Hu/ June 25, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News/

Invisible Voices: A conversation on BAME mental health

Identity, trauma and representation dominated discussion at the performance event Invisible Voices held at Goldsmiths this week.  The event doubled as …

by Sarah Benhamou/ June 25, 2019/ Education, Health, Lewisham, Society/

NHS public trusts in Lewisham and Hackney among those who used supplier linked to listeria outbreak

Lewisham and Hackney University Hospitals have both been  supplied by the food company linked to the nationwide listeria outbreak in …

by Tommy Ebbs/ June 19, 2019/ Health, Lewisham, Local News/

Lewisham underlines plans to tackle air pollution as climate protests continue

 Green Chain Walk, Beckenham Place Park,  Pic: N Chadwick Lewisham council have declared a nine-point plan to improve air quality and …

by Ting Hu/ June 18, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News/

New campaign launched to encourage organ donation among BAME communities

A new campaign has been launched to encourage members of the black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to register as …

by Nai-Yu Chen/ June 4, 2019/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Meet the founder of Mums for Lungs

“We need people out of their cars, whether they are parents or not. People in London need to reduce driving …

by Sahira Raja/ May 31, 2019/ Environment, Features, Health, Local Hero/

Poisonous caterpillars on the rise in South-East London

Park-goers in Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham and Tower Hamlets are being warned to keep away from a poisonous caterpillar that can …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 30, 2019/ Croydon, Hackney, Health, Lewisham, Tower Hamlets/

Hackney’s safe school streets blueprint to be exported across the UK

A guide on banning vehicles outside school gates during pick-up and drop-off times produced by Hackney Council ‘will help even …

by Dylan MacCLay/ May 23, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Environment, Hackney, Health, News, Society/

Campaign to tackle young people’s mental health concerns launches in Croydon

A campaign is being launched to improve young people’s mental health in Croydon. The new campaign was presented this week, …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ May 18, 2019/ Croydon, Health, News/

Petition to stop chemical weed killer in Lewisham nearing 1000 signatures

A petition to Lewisham Council to stop the use of the dangerous chemical weed killer Roundup in local parks has …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 17, 2019/ Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News/

Huge Rise in demand at Lewisham and Hackney Food Banks

There has been a huge rise in food bank usage in Hackney and Lewisham over the last year. According to …

by Django Zimmatore/ May 15, 2019/ Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Union to set up food banks for local hospital staff caught in payroll switch

The GMB Union  will set up food banks for low paid hospital workers in south-east London after outsourcing giant ISS announced …

by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ April 6, 2019/ Business, Health, Lewisham, Politics, Uncategorized/

Poplar streets turned into temporary play area for school children

Two Poplar streets were temporarily turned into a play street for local children this week to demonstrate the benefits of …

by Georgia Ridout/ March 29, 2019/ Education, Environment, Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Climate change protestors plan Bethnal Green roadblock tomorrow

Climate change activists are planning to block an unamed Bethnal Green road tomorrow to draw attention to local air pollution. …

by Amanda Wahlqvist/ March 29, 2019/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, News, Tower Hamlets/

Barts Health NHS Trust liable for death of baby

    Barts Health NHS trust has admitted they were responsible for the death of three-week-old Caliel Smith-Kwami, who died shortly …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Health, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Uncategorized/

Hope for Hypertension Patients as Barts Health NHS Trust Reveal Success of New Trial.

A trial of a new procedure to help people with high blood pressure jointly conducted by an East London health …

by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Health, Local News, Uncategorized/

Nursing home appeals for furniture donation for ‘pub experience’

A nursing home in Hoxton has launched an appeal for donations of furniture in order to open a ‘pub experience’ …

by Will Craigie/ March 17, 2019/ Hackney, Health, News, People/

TV midwives launch new home birth equipment for their real life counterparts

A trial of new standardised bags for midwifes carrying out home deliveries has been launched at Barts Health NHS Trust. …

by Bella White/ March 8, 2019/ Health, Local News, News, Tower Hamlets/

Government cash boost to improve LGBTQ lives

Twelve organisations supporting LGBTQ people in the UK have received £2.6 million in government funding, including the Hackney-based Mind in …

by Yingxiang Sophia Su/ February 6, 2019/ Hackney, Health/

Riding the vegan WAVE: A new vegan café opens in Hackney

  Veganism is riding a popularity wave. A new café,  WAVE ‘We Are Vegan Everything’, has opened in Hackney as …

by Jemima Childs/ January 30, 2019/ Hackney, Health, Society/

NHS offers career opportunities to East London students

The NHS has set up the Healthcare Horizons programme to help young people in east London take their first steps …

by Jemima Childs/ January 25, 2019/ Education, Health, Tower Hamlets/

5k your way: A runner’s guide to living with cancer

  A marketing executive in her late 50’s reckons she’s turned her life round, thanks to running.  Freya Rodger is …

by Jemima Childs/ January 25, 2019/ Health, Lewisham, Local News, People/

Croydon named second most stressed borough in London

Croydon is the second most stressed borough in London, according to health care company Babylon Health, based on analysis of …

by Humayun Nazir/ January 23, 2019/ Croydon, Data, Health/

War begins to tackle the chicken shop obesity crisis

A Tower Hamlets GP has suggested installing fruit and vegetable stands outside underground stations across London to help battle the …

by Cheolan Jeong/ January 18, 2019/ Health, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets/

Deptford student wins record Young Mayor election

A Deptford school student has become the new Young Mayor of Lewisham after a record voter turnout winning against 33 other candidates.  …

by Bertille Duthoit/ December 5, 2018/ Health, Lewisham, Local News, Politics/

Orthodox Jews reassured that vaccine is kosher after Stamford Hill measles outbreak

Following an outbreak of measles in Hackney,  local GPs have urged patients to ensure their children complete both doses of …

by Gregory Robinson/ November 30, 2018/ Data, Hackney, Health/

Tributes paid to Croydon parents who campaigned for new law after police restraint caused death of son

A Croydon couple who launched a campaign after their son died while being restrained by police in a psychiatric hospital …

by Erin Cavoto/ November 28, 2018/ Croydon, Health/

Residents of Tower Hamlets asked for views on spending priorities

Tower Hamlets residents will have their say on the way the council’s budget is spent this month through a series …

by Ilaria Grasso-Macola/ November 24, 2018/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Traumatic childhoods for Croydon children lead to problems in adulthood, warns report

Fourteen percent of babies born in Croydon each year will suffer physical abuse while eight percent will also be affected …

by Lisa Henderson/ November 23, 2018/ Croydon, Health, Lead Stories/

Khan calls Lewisham emissions “health crisis” as council cuts air quality funding

As Lewisham Council prepares to close its Strategic Air Quality programme,  Sadiq Khan has called the borough’s air pollution a “health …

by Sam Hancock/ November 23, 2018/ Environment, Health, Lead Stories, Lewisham/

Charity teams with council for HIV testing awareness campaign

HIV charity Positive East has teamed up with Tower Hamlets Council for an awareness campaign during National HIV Testing Week. …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 22, 2018/ Health, Tower Hamlets/

Tower Hamlets joint top in London boroughs for tackling food poverty

Tower Hamlets has been recognised as one of the two top boroughs in London for healthy and sustainable food initiatives …

by Olivia Campbell/ November 19, 2018/ Education, Health, Tower Hamlets/

Diesel emissions stunting children’s lung capacity in Tower Hamlets and Hackney

Diesel emissions are significantly decreasing children’s lung capacity in east London due to heavy pollution from vehicles. A study published …

by Briony Pickford/ November 17, 2018/ Environment, Health, Tower Hamlets/