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GP appointments available over August bank holiday
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/08/2021 in NewsKnowing the right place for medical help over this summer bank holiday weekend can help you get the treatment you need faster. You can get an appointment with a GP from 8am to 8pm on the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday, 30 August. Out of hours GP appointments are...
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Covid19 Vaccines for anyone aged 16 to 17
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 17/08/2021 in NewsThe NHS has evidence that shows people who have been vaccinated againist Covid19 are less likely to pass the virus onto others. If you or a family member are aged 16 or 17 you can now get a Covid19 vaccine to protect yourselves and others. You can walk into the...
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge Blood Testing Pilot
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/08/2021 in NewsAt the end of June 2021 a pilot community blood service began across the three boroughs. The aim of the pilot is to improve access to Phlebotomy services, reduce waiting times and ensure urgent tests can be booked either for the same day or next day. Some sites also have...
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Blog - Protecting Children from Obesity - It just doesn't Add up!
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/08/2021 in BlogsBarking and Dagenham has an increasingly worrying problem with childhood Obesity. It is not a new problem, but one that continues to pose a serious public health risk for the borough. This Blog looks at the impact the advertising industry has on influencing children and parents, againist the backdrop of...
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People Working in Care Homes - Mandatory Vaccinations
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 04/08/2021 in NewsToday the government has published guidance for people working in care homes that will make it manadtory in regulations from 11th November 2021, for all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated for Coronavirus, before they can enter premises to work. Some key dates are that from 22nd July 2021,...
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COVID-19 hasn’t gone away – get tested, have the COVID vaccination
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 29/07/2021 in NewsAlthough most COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, we must all continue to be cautious and take steps to limit the spread of the virus. This is why it is important we all take steps to keep ourselves and others safe. The Barking and Dagenham site link here gives more detail...
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COVID-19 - A Timely Reminder from Transport for London
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/07/2021 in NewsSummer holidays are here, the schools are shut for 6 weeks and with the much anticipated weather - the people of Barking & Dagenham are going to be looking to get out and about using the London transport system via Buses and Trains. When doing so, TfL needs to remind...
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Helping Older People in Barking & Dagenham Get More Active
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 23/07/2021 in NewsWalking is a great first step for older people who do little or no exercise and who want to be more physically active. It is low cost and doesn’t require any special clothes or equipment. Regular walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and...
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Step 4 – Lifting of Covid restrictions from 19th July 2021
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/07/2021 in NewsThe legal obligations placed on people to follow the restrictions laid down by the Government for the Covid pandemic will be removed and replaced by guidance and advice for what people should consider when keeping safe from Covid 19 due to changes that might occur in the future with the...
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NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Posted by HWBDAdmin on 16/07/2021 in NewsLocal Barking & Dagenham GP and North East London Clinical Commissioning Group chair - Dr Jagan John - has emphasised the message from England’s chief nurse that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules, even though Covid restrictions end...
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