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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 …

6 Sep 2022

ALFIE is back for healthy fun with food

School pupils and their families are reaping the rewards of a fun programme called ALFIE that champions healthy food and physical activity. Nearly a …

3 Sep 2022

Finding balance and avoiding 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 …

26 Mar 2022

Diabetes coaching support available

A new service is offering three months of coaching support for local people with Type 2 diabetes to help them improve their health and …

24 Sep 2021

Pupils say yes to the vaccine

Pupils in our borough were some of the UK’s first 12-15 year-olds to receive their vaccine against coronavirus. Last December, we reported the huge …

24 Aug 2021

Taking the choice to learn for work

A local project is starting its second year of helping young adults with additional needs grow in confidence and learn the practical skills they …

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