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10th November 2026

Kidney Health: Urine ACR Testing

Patients who receive a text message about their urine ACR test are eligible to book an appointment to check their kidney health...
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16th October 2026

PMA Awards 2026

Following the recent nomination, the Health Inequalities Barking & Dagenham GP Federation team has WON the Sustainability in General Practice Award at the PMA Awards 2026!...
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16th October 2026

NHS rolls out prescription ready alerts on smartwatches and mobiles

Millions of people across England can now get an alert on their smartwatch or mobile when their prescription is ready to be collected....
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5th October 2026

PMA Awards 2026 Nomination!

We are thrilled to share that the Health Inequalities B&D GP Federation team has submitted our entry for the ‘Sustainability in General Practice Award’ at the PMA Awards 2026!...
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5th October 2026

Future Youth Zone Celebrates Black History Month

Future Youth Zone in Barking and Dagenham will be hosting a programme of activities throughout October to celebrate Black History Month, with activities designed for young people aged 8–19....
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17th September 2026

High-street pharmacies to launch seven-minute cholesterol checks

Around 100 NHS pharmacies in England will begin offering life-saving cholesterol check-ups this autumn, as part of an NHS drive to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter...
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17th September 2026

Live Well BD Healthy Weight Offer Launch Event

Families across Barking and Dagenham are invited to the launch of Live Well BD, the borough’s new Universal Healthy Weight Offer, on Saturday 19th September 2026, from 12pm to 4pm....
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17th September 2026

Parents urged to vaccinate children at the right time to protect them

Latest data shows signs that vaccine uptake by the time children start primary school is stabilising....
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10th September 2026

Barking and Dagenham to Host First London Cycling Festival

Barking and Dagenham is set to take part in the London Cycling Festival for the first time, with a free day of family-friendly cycling, walking and activities taking place on...
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10th September 2026

Patients to get quicker treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at pharmacies

Patients will be able to get quicker, more convenient treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at hundreds of pharmacies in England from autumn, without needing to see...
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28th August 2026

Community Open Day 2026

Company Drinks is inviting local residents to its annual Community Open Day on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 12pm to 5pm at the Outdoor Bowls Pavilion in Barking Park. The free event, held in...
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28th August 2026

NHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of women

Nearly 4 million women will be offered HPV self-testing kits if they have not attended cervical screening appointments following invitations from the NHS in England....
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