public health

1 Apr 2022

Warning issued as ‘Zamzam’ Holy water found in Ealing could be fake

Ealing Council’s trading standards officers are advising the public not to buy water labelled as ‘Zamzam water’ because it could be fake and may …

3 Jul 2020

Remain vigilant as rules are relaxed and places reopen

From Saturday (4 July), more businesses such as pubs, restaurants, and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they keep to COVID-19 secure guidelines. …

12 Jun 2020

Making caring more visible

Every year Carers Week is an opportunity to celebrate those caring for the most vulnerable in our community, and the theme this year is …

13 Apr 2020

Stress Awareness Month – help with how to cope

With the outbreak and spread of the coronavirus, this is a particularly stressful time for people. So, to mark National Stress Awareness month, Ealing …

12 Sep 2019

Got a cold or the flu? It is that time of year again

With autumn on its way – and winter therefore not far behind – several frustrating, common illnesses tend to return to our lives at …

2 Jul 2019

Got a question about Southall Waterside?

Ealing Council is hosting two public meetings next Wednesday (10 July) on the work taking place at the Southall Waterside development. It is encouraging …

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 …

24 Apr 2018

Sugar smart pupils’ sweet ideas win a prize

Children in England eat far more than their recommended daily amount of sugar – but Acton pupils have won an award for their ‘sugar …

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, …

29 Jan 2018

Trio step up to the Get Moving challenge

EalingNewsExtra have selected three volunteers who wanted to step up to a Get Moving challenge. For many of us, fitting exercise into our daily …

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 …

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. …

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