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You Can Still Give Blood.
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
Local NHS Project to improve diabetes care in line for prestigious national award
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
Monthly Community News Roundup – February 2020
Listen to our Community News Bulletins for February 2020. Last months local stories included; Ilford Photograph showcases work to raise awareness of Mental Health. More
Local people urged to ‘know the signs’ to combat cancer.
People in Redbridge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham are being encouraged to “act now” in the fight against cancer by visiting their GP without delay if
Next Phase of Lower Thames Crossing Consultation.
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
Monthly Community News Roundup – January 2020
Listen to our Community News Bulletin Roundup for January 2020; This month’s local stories included: Chigwell Uber Driver now on sex offenders register. Redbridge Residents
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- Coal fired power station closes after nearly 50 years 30th March 2020SSE closed the facility in Warrington which has been open since 1973.
- We value you so much James McAvoys message to NHS frontline workers 30th March 2020James McAvoy has said that he wanted to "start a conversation" so that NHS frontline workers who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic are aware of how much they are valued by the public. The Hollywood star, who donated £275,000 to a campaign to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for NHS staff, urged members of the […]
- PMs chief aide Dominic Cummings self isolating with coronavirus symptoms 30th March 2020The Prime Ministers chief adviser Dominic Cummings is self-isolating after developing coronavirus-like symptoms..
- Morrisons to give food banks 10m during coronavirus pandemic 30th March 2020Supermarket chain Morrisons is to give away £10 million worth of goods to food banks across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief executive David Potts said its bakery, egg, and fruit and vegetable departments will run for an extra hour every day to make, prepare and pack food required to restock the services..
- Maintaining exercise in isolation can benefit immune system researchers say 30th March 2020Maintaining regular exercise during isolation will help maintain a healthy immune system, researchers say. Experts at the University of Bath say working out while following social distancing guidance will have a "tremendously positive effect" on peoples health and wellbeing..