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24 Mar 2025

‘Early diagnosis is key’

“It’s a modern-day myth that tuberculosis (TB) has been eradicated. The data is clear – it’s still very much affecting people’s lives, particularly in …

11 Mar 2025

‘I felt like a lion in a cage without a cigarette’

£400. That’s how much one man has saved so far – in just over a month – since giving up smoking cigarettes with the …

21 Feb 2025

‘I know my worth’ – why you should hire a young person with SEND

“I think employing young people with SEND definitely broadens your horizons,” said Lydia Thevarasa, who works for the NHS. Lydia, who has autism and …

1 Oct 2024

Have your say on local pharmacy services

What do you think about the borough’s pharmacy services? Are there enough chemists near you? Do they offer the services you want? Ealing Council …

20 Sep 2024

Avoiding injuries and preventing falls

Falls and fall-related injuries are a common and serious problem for older people. They can lead to injuries, distress and loss of independence. Each …

28 Aug 2024

Protection for babies and older people this winter

A new vaccine offers protection for babies and older people from respirator syncytial virus (RSV) lung infections this winter. Every year thousands of babies …

22 May 2024

Protect against whooping cough

Following a rise in whooping cough cases, health officials are encouraging pregnant women and young children to be vaccinated. Whooping cough is an infection …

24 Jan 2024

Measles – the best defence is vaccination

Measles is a highly infectious disease, and the numbers of cases are on the rise across the borough, London and England. Councillor Josh Blacker, …

11 Oct 2023

Stop smoking this Stoptober

When you stop smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. So, this October, …

1 Mar 2023

Local GP showing why health has a green heart

A local doctor is trying to help more people connect the dots between health and climate action – and her GP practice in Perivale …

1 Mar 2023

GP’s top 10 tips for going green at home

A local GP, who is one of Ealing Council’s local climate leaders, has put together a top 10 list of tips of things we …

8 Dec 2022

New voluntary and community funding to open

A new Ealing Council funding programme for the borough’s voluntary and community sector will open in January, to support activities across the borough until …

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Clearing the way for a new Gurnell

A first-class new leisure centre moved closer to becoming reality this week as demolition of the old Gurnell Leisure Centre began. Following approval by …

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NHS

‘Early diagnosis is key’

‘I felt like a lion in a cage without a cigarette’

‘I know my worth’ – why you should hire a young person with SEND

Have your say on local pharmacy services

Avoiding injuries and preventing falls

Protection for babies and older people this winter

Protect against whooping cough

Measles – the best defence is vaccination

Stop smoking this Stoptober

Local GP showing why health has a green heart

GP’s top 10 tips for going green at home

New voluntary and community funding to open

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