Health

THE Stop the War Coalition is holding a virtual meeting on Saturday, 16th May to explore the issue of government expenditure on keeping people healthy and, on the other hand, killing them. The military never seem to go short of ...

NICOLA QUINN, a well known figure in the Tower Hamlets Labour Party, is being treated for breast cancer. That would be challenging at any time – but during the Coronavirus pandemic, treatment becomes more complicated. Nicola is sharing her story ...

WE ALL appreciate what our health and care workers are going through – as the weekly “clap for the NHS” at 8pm on Thursdays shows. They are not just doing their jobs but going above and beyond as they care ...

REGULAR BLOOD DONORS should not be worried if their appointment is cancelled over the next few weeks. The news comes from the NHS Blood & Transplant Service (NHSBT). Some regular donors in London have been told that their next regular ...

HEALTH WORKERS across the UK have thanked people for the “Clap for the NHS” show of appreciation last night, 26th March. And now the medics’ campaign Medact has issued a list of actions which the public can do to help ...

FOUR residents of Tower Hamlets have been diagnosed as having the Corona virus, also known as Covid-19. At the start of the week, only one case had been reported: the 300% increase was revealed today, Tuesday, 10th March. One infected ...

HOSPITAL PATIENTS in Waltham Forest have long felt the poor relation in the Barts NHS Trust family – with a hospital that is well overdue for refurbishment. Now a Whipps Cross Hospital is to be delivered. Boris Johnson promised, before ...

IT’S DOWN TO US to look after the NHS – after the 2019 General Election result put our prize service at risk. That’s the view of local NHS campaigners. During the election campaign there was a debate about whether Boris ...

Muhammad Hamza The Leftley Sports Club in Barking & Dagenham have teamed up with a local women’s empowerment and education group to deliver a community Dementia awareness programme. The session at the Hedgecock Community Centre was chaired and hosted by ...

Date: Sun 8 Dec 2019 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: Apex Primary School, IG1 3BG Come and attend an exciting Winter Fair for the whole family.  The community event will include BBQ food, hot drinks, stalls and great company.  ...