Health

3 May 2018

Take care around caterpillars this spring

Ealing Council is advising residents to keep children and animals away from hairy caterpillars and their nests in oak trees to avoid itching skin …

5 Apr 2018

Reablement service praised by inspectors

Inspectors have praised an Ealing Council service which helps people regain their independence so that they can stay in their own home. Care Quality …

21 Mar 2018

Shisha smoking can be ‘as bad as 100 cigarettes’

The popularity of shisha smoking is rising and, alarmingly for users, research has found it can be as harmful as smoking cigarettes. In fact, …

9 Mar 2018

Health Secretary urged to keep his A&E promise

A petition signed by 22,363 residents against plans to close Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments at Ealing and Charing Cross hospitals is being handed …

9 Mar 2018

Putting the spotlight on mental health

YoungMinds estimate that on average, three pupils in every UK classroom have a mental health problem. Teachers from across the borough attended an event to learn …

6 Mar 2018

‘All you need’ baby booklet for new parents

The NHS in north-west London is handing out a new baby booklet to women to give them useful information and contacts for when they leave …

16 Feb 2018

Why it is important to test for bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is the UK’s third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Most people who get bowel cancer are …

8 Feb 2018

Last chance to save our hospitals

Ealing Council is calling on residents to show their support for the Save Our Hospitals campaign by attending a public meeting on Thursday, 15 …

26 Jan 2018

Love your A&E? Act now to Save Our Hospitals

Thousands of people across Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham have voiced their objection to the NHS proposals to spend £300million to axe essential services …

22 Jan 2018

‘Solace is a second home and a safety net’

“Solace is not just about having a laugh and a cup of tea; it is much more than that,” insisted a user of the …

13 Dec 2017

Try your pharmacist first this winter, say doctors

With the weather having turned colder, and even snow appearing, people are recommended to seek advice from their pharmacist at the first signs of a …

17 Nov 2017

Alcohol: Do you know your numbers?

With the party season almost upon us, it is easy to get swept up in the moment and drink more than we normally would. …

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