Here’s a few of the awareness campaigns happening this month: Eating Disorders Awareness Week, 28th February-6th March Dechox Awareness Month , 1-31 March Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 1-31 March Brain … [continue] National Awareness Days this Month
News
Covid Vaccination Recording Errors
PLEASE CALL 119 and ask to be referred to the Vaccination Data Resolution Service (VDRS) if: You have had your vaccinations in England but there is an error on your … [continue] Covid Vaccination Recording Errors
Don’t delay, get vaccinated – MMR
Please click for more information, and it’s not just for children!
Great opportunities for children and young people (14-25)
Youngest In Charge
Promoting Mental Health
On Monday 17 January, NHS England are campaigning to promote NHS mental health services. Anyone experiencing feelings such as anxiety or depression can seek help through Talking Therapies, either via … [continue] Promoting Mental Health
Awareness Days in January
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! These are just a few of the awareness days coming up this month: Love your Liver: https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-health-2/love-your-liver/ Veganuary: https://veganuary.com/ Dry January: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/dry-january Big Schools Bird … [continue] Awareness Days in January
LET’S IMPROVE WELLBEING FOR OLDER ADULTS 65+
3 Boroughs All Welcome A safe space is being created for Older People to collectively discuss and address difficulties experienced within mental health services. Eligible participants will be paid for … [continue] LET’S IMPROVE WELLBEING FOR OLDER ADULTS 65+
Bank Holidays
We will be closed on the following days over the Christmas and New Year Period: Monday 27th December Tuesday 28th December Monday 3rd January We will be open on all … [continue] Bank Holidays
Stay well this winter
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/keep-warm-keep-well/
5 Ways to a Healthier Life
5 Ways to a Healthy Life, covers the following topics: Body, Mind, Money, Winter, COVID-19 Prevention, and has been produced in partnership with the NHS in Newham and a group of residents. https://www.newham.gov.uk/healthylife
When should I worry?
It provides information for parents about the management of respiratory tract infections (coughs, colds, sore throats, and ear aches) in children. https://www.whenshouldiworry.com/
Quit Smoking Information
Information is also available in different languages. Please click on the link: Newham Quit Smoking A5 (4pp) v2
National Awareness Days This Month
Veg Pledge; for cancer research; https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/do-your-own-fundraising/veg-pledge Stress Awareness Day; https://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/stress-awareness-day/ Anti Bullying Week; https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ Road Safety Week; https://www.brake.org.uk/road-safety-week#:~:text=15%2D21%20November%202021,making%20journeys%20safer%20for%20everyone. Self Care Week; https://www.selfcareforum.org/about-us/what-do-we-mean-by-self-care-and-why-is-good-for-people/
Thoughtful Thursdays
FREE ONLINE HELP SESSIONS: NCHC Thoughtful Thursday Oct 21-Jan 22 v2
HAPPY DIWALI
Wishing all our patients who celebrate, a Happy Diwali!!
Blood and Organ Donation Preferences
If you wish to record your preferences, you can do so directly through the blood and organ donation online registration websites, or by phone: Blood donation: https://www.blood.co.uk Organ donation: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk Blood or … [continue] Blood and Organ Donation Preferences
Celebrating Black Women’s Birth
Please click on the link for more information about this webinar that is happening tonight: Celebrating Black Women’s Birth – Exploring the role of the COVID-19 Vaccination in pregnancy 02.11.21 … [continue] Celebrating Black Women’s Birth
Community Phlebotomy Clinics
To avoid long waiting times and to see the earliest availability please book an appointment for your blood test using the following link instead of walking in: https://www.swiftqueue.co.uk/elft.php
Youngest In Charge Project funding
Are you a Newham young resident aged 16-24? Present your project idea for improving the health and well being of young people in Newham for your chance to receive funding! … [continue] Youngest In Charge Project funding
National Awareness
These are just some of the national awareness programmes happening this month: Black History Month; https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/ Breast Cancer; https://breastcancernow.org/get-involved/breast-cancer-awareness-month Sober October; https://www.gosober.org.uk/ National Cholesterol Month; https://www.heartuk.org.uk/national-cholesterol-month/2020 Baby Loss Awareness Week, … [continue] National Awareness
Why are GP practices working differently?
NHS GP access A3 poster PRINT
National Awareness Days
These are just some of the awareness campaigns this month: Hypo Awareness Week: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/complications/hypos Childhood Cancer Awareness: https://www.cclg.org.uk/ccam Oddfellows Friendship: https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/about/friendship-month/ Urology Awareness: https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/news/642-urology-awareness-month-2021 World Alzheimer’s Month: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/world-alzheimers-month Blood Cancer … [continue] National Awareness Days
Can you help Newham Transitional Practice? – The Big Health Day
NTP Big Health Day Poster
Cancer Awareness Roadshow in Newham
Newham roadshow 2021
Student Minds – mental health around exam results and transitions to further education
This is a new resource from Student Minds that seeks to support young people’s mental health around Exam results and transitions to further education. https://www.studentminds.org.uk/resources.html
Flu Season is Coming!
Please click on the link to find out what flu is, who is eligible to have the vaccination and why it is important to be vaccinated. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-this-winter-and-why/the-flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-and-why
National Awareness Days this Month
Play Day: 4th August; https://www.playday.org.uk/ Cycle to Work Day; 6th August; https://www.cycletoworkday.org/ Afternoon Tea Week: 9th-15th August; https://afternoontea.co.uk/news-reviews/the-afternoontea-co-uk-team/afternoon-tea-week/ Cavernoma Day: 15th August; https://cavernoma.org.uk/ Never Give Up Day: 18th August; https://www.nevergiveupday.com/ … [continue] National Awareness Days this Month
London Diabetes Clinical Network’s Patient Leadership Group is recruiting new members.
Hot Weather Reminder
It is important to stay safe during the hot weather – please click on the link for more information! https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
HOW TO REGISTER WITH A GP AND BOOK A VACCINE
The following link illustrates how: Everybody can register with a GP without the need for documentation. Outlines how to book the vaccine appointments. https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/coronavirus-vaccine-information/how-to-register-with-a-gp-and-book-a-vaccine/