If you’re healthy, you can still give blood. NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: “We need donors to keep donating as normal in Essex. Our sessions and donor centres are still open around the country. Travel to blood donation sessions is essential to the NHS. Our stock levels are currently good but we need people …
Successful work that has improved diabetes care in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national health award. The project has been named as a finalist in the annual HSJ Value Awards which seek to recognise and reward outstanding efficiency and improvements in patient care nationwide. Led by NHS …
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People in Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham are being encouraged to “act now” in the fight against cancer by visiting their GP without delay if they are concerned about changes in their health. World Cancer Day (4 February) & the message from the NHS is that knowing the signs of the disease and acting promptly …
Local people urged to ‘know the signs’ to combat cancer. Read More »
Details have been released by Highways England for the next round of Consultations on the Lower Thames Crossing. The new round of consultations, showcasing changes made following surveys and feedback received from 29,000 responses in 2018. The Lower Thames Crossing will provide a new 14.3-mile 70mph road connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex, with the world’s …
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People from Essex who saved lives through the gift of organ donation have been posthumously honoured at a moving award ceremony. They received the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation, run in conjunction with NHS Blood and Transplant, which was given to their families and loved ones on their behalf. Hundreds of families …
People in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge are being urged to take simple steps to stay fit and healthy this winter – with a reminder that caring for yourself can also help the NHS. Looking after your own health at home or visiting your local pharmacy for help and advice could save you time …
MARATHON BROADCAST TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BEDROCK HOSPITAL RADIO Volunteers of Bedrock Radio to host a 25-hour Programme in aid of the station. Bedrock Radio, the Community Health & Hospital Radio service broadcasting to patients Queen’s Hospital (Romford), King George & Goodmayes Hospitals (Ilford), plus the local community online will be raising funds by …
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Last Thursday (12th September) saw more than 100 people attend the first ever Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) conference in north east London (NEL). The LeDeR programme, delivered by the NHS, is designed to help health and social care services learn from reviewing the deaths of people with learning disabilities. The focus is to reduce …
North East London Hold Their First LeDeR Conference Read More »
It’s a delightful sight – babies and toddlers talking, laughing, singing, accepting cuddles and even playing with the older residents of Howard Lodge in Brentwood. This is the latest in a series of special sessions organised by the home and the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (ECFWS). Children and their parents who use the …
This bank holiday Monday (26 Aug) Bedrock Radio plays nothing but 80s music. From 8am until 8pm we go ‘BACK TO THE 80s’ across the Bedrock Radio Network. Starting at 8am until 11am is Barry Felton waking us up with the biggest soul, dance & rock songs of the decade. We then hand over to Mat …