New: Mental Health Crisis Line for East London – NHS 111 Option 2.
People living in East London can access a new Mental Health Crisis support line by calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2, to get through to a local service and support.
Simple Test Reveals Resident’s Bowel Cancer.
Residents are being urged to take the “poo test” to detect early signs of bowel cancer.
The call comes after a local resident contacted Councillor Ray Morgon, to say how taking the simple 30-second test helped doctors diagnose his bowel cancer.
New strategy approved to tackle smoking and vaping
A new strategy to tackle the harm caused by cigarettes and vaping has been approved by Havering Council’s Cabinet. The five-year plan aims to reduce smoking in order to create a smoke-free society by 2030.
Plan Ahead for Gallows Corner Closure During Major Upgrades.
Transport For London announced From 21:00 on Monday 23 June until September 2025, there will be a full closure of Gallows Corner junction, of both the roundabout and flyover to All vehicle traffic, with only emergency vehicles, black cabs and TfL buses able to use the junction, along with walking and cycling routes maintained across the junction.
No general traffic will be able to make journeys through Gallows Corner in any direction.
Health hubs aim to drive women’s health improvements in North East London.
Women in north east London are being offered quicker access to specialist care and treatment for a range of health issues as new services are rolled out by the NHS in City & Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Barking Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest.
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