public health

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. …

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 …

27 Sep 2017

Join the march and rally to save our hospitals

We are about to go on our Save Our Hospitals march through the borough and have a public rally. The event this Saturday (30 …

4 Sep 2017

Fresh start at Stanhope, where pupils’ health is miles better

Obesity rates in Ealing are higher than the London and England averages. One school in particular was struggling with the issue, but now things …

29 Aug 2017

Join the march, sign the petition; save our hospitals

Residents are being called on to join a public march on 30 September and sign a petition to protest against proposed changes to local …

7 Aug 2017

Better health services: It starts with you

From concerned mums to passionate pensioners, thousands of ordinary people all across the borough are sharing their experiences to help hard-pressed hospitals, GP surgeries …

20 Jun 2017

Get yourself a free ticket to ride

It is time to saddle up and get ready for one of the best free family events in the Ealing summer calendar, Ticket to …

25 May 2017

Chef opens school’s ‘healthy’ new kitchen

Celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala has officially opened Stanhope Primary School’s new kitchen to help pupils learn how to cook and prepare healthy food. It …

23 May 2017

School children learn about dementia

Last week was Dementia Awareness Week, and local schools have been working with a day care centre for older people so pupils can learn …

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