Health

25 Sep 2018

New scheme to protect young people with food allergies

Feeling different is never easy, but for some young people with food allergies it is having worrying implications that are threatening their health. According to …

21 Sep 2018

Sit down and still keep on the move

Dementia patients are marching, dancing and clapping to keep on the move as part of an initiative at a popular local centre. According to …

14 Sep 2018

Ealing charity RISE to host open evening for residents

A service helping people to battle drug habits and drinking problems is having an open evening to show residents the work it has been …

22 Aug 2018

School sport boosted by football club

Being physically active is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle and forming the habit young can set the tone for a lifetime. And …

20 Aug 2018

Let’s Go, Southall…time to get moving

The smallest things can make a huge difference to your health and being more active now could drastically improve your quality of life as …

15 Aug 2018

Dementia awareness for all generations

Thanks to advances in medical science, people are living much longer than previous generations. Babies born now are expected to live 10 years longer …

14 Aug 2018

Making food fun with ALFIE

School pupils and their families are reaping the rewards of a fun programme that champions healthy food and physical activity. You can watch a …

25 Jul 2018

An APPLE a day

A local charity is working hard to help change the eating habits of children across the borough. APPLE, based in Acton, works with children …

5 Jul 2018

Ealing Hospital’s NHS birthday bash

To mark the 70th anniversary of the NHS, Ealing Council celebrated alongside Ealing Save Our NHS campaigners with a birthday party rally outside Ealing Hospital from 12 – …

29 May 2018

Hoda Ali: My FGM story

Hoda Ali is a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) who is fighting to bring an end to the procedure. She was ‘cut’ when she …

21 May 2018

‘FGM is child abuse. Full stop.’

That is the powerful message being sent out as awareness is raised in local schools about female genital mutilation (FGM). Perivale Primary School has …

17 May 2018

Increased mental health support for mums

More women in the borough will be able to access mental health support during and after pregnancy, thanks to new funding. The NHS in …

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