Health

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 …

16 May 2018

How borough is becoming baby friendly

New parents often complain that they are given contradictory advice when they are coping with the many challenges a baby and toddler provide – …

15 May 2018

Could you be a dementia friend, or champion?

A range of events are being held that offer you the chance to learn how you might be able to help the growing number of people …

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 …

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