Health

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. …

23 Oct 2017

Ealing mental health centre reopens in new premises

The Solace Centre recently reopened its doors in West Ealing to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The centre and Marron House have had …

3 Oct 2017

Hundreds say ‘hands off our hospitals’

Residents showed their strength of opposition to NHS plans to cut hospital services on Saturday (30 September) with two marches that culminated in a public rally at …

29 Sep 2017

Nine out of 10 people in Ealing and Hammersmith & Fulham oppose plans to close A&Es

An independent survey commissioned by Ealing Council and Hammersmith and Fulham Council has found widespread opposition to planned cuts to hospital services. The survey …

12 Sep 2017

Leading health think tank raises serious concerns about NHS plans for hospital services

An independent report published Tuesday 12 September, casts serious doubts about the credibility of NHS proposals. The report, published by The King’s Fund and …

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