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GP appointments available in north east London throughout the festive period

Doctors in north east London are reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.
With record demand for A&E and ambulances adding to pressure on services, GPs in north east London are also reminding people that choosing the right place for medical help over the Christmas holidays can help them get the treatment they need faster.

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NHS in North East London is leading the way on diabetes care

The latest National Diabetes Audit for 2024/25 shows NHS North East London has the best record in England for delivering eight key annual checks for people diagnosed with the condition. The checks monitor blood glucose levels, blood pressure, cardiovascular risk, kidney function, weight, smoking status, and foot health.

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Barking and Dagenham chosen as national pioneer for neighbourhood health

Barking and Dagenham has been chosen as one of the first areas in England to join a new NHS neighbourhood health programme. The initiative will bring health, social care and community services closer to where people live, particularly for residents with long-term conditions like diabetes and arthritis. Local NHS and council teams will now benefit from national expert support, sharing their learning with the rest of England. The borough was selected thanks to its strong track record in partnership working and early support schemes that have already helped over 1,000 residents.

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Tube and DLR Strikes – September 2025

Strikes are planned on the Tube and DLR between 7 and 12 September.

On Sunday 7 September, there will be disruption across the Tube, with limited services running
From Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September 2025, Tube services will be severely disrupted, with little to no service expected
On Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September 2025, there will also be no service on the DLR
If you need to travel, expect other services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground, Buses, c2c, Greater Anglia will be extremely busy – At times, they may not be able to stop at stations shared with the Tube due to the Underground staff strike action….

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Patients to benefit from funding to expand GP surgeries.

Work to modernise and expand several GP surgeries in North East London has been given the green light, with £3.3Million funding from the Department of Health and Social Care.  Projects will include refurbishing and reconfiguring existing spaces to create new consultation and treatment rooms, making better use of space so patients can be seen faster.

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