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8th May 2026

Measles is on the rise

Measles is a very serious illness and can spread very easily between children who are not vaccinated. Measles starts with cold like symptoms, with a cough, fever and red eyes....
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8th May 2026

‘1-minute’ immunotherapy jab rolled out on NHS for tens of thousands with cancer

Tens of thousands of patients could benefit from a ‘rapid’ new immunotherapy jab on the NHS for over a dozen different cancers, which can be given in just 60 seconds....
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29th April 2026

Barking Launches UK’s First Permanent Shower Facility for People Facing Homelessness

A vital service helping people experiencing homelessness in Barking is continuing to make a difference through free shower and hygiene facilities....
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29th April 2026

Hospital patients can now check appointments in the NHS App

Hospital patients at every NHS trust across England can now check their referrals and appointments through the NHS App, making it easier for millions of people to manage their care in one place....
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16th April 2026

Aspire Action – Free 8-week English Conversation & Personal Development Programme

Free 8-week English Conversation & Personal Development programme in Barking starting May 2026...
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16th April 2026

March was busiest month ever for A&Es amid meningitis outbreak

A&E waiting times have fallen to a five-year low, despite the NHS seeing record numbers of patients in March as the health service experienced a ‘prolonged winter’....
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14th April 2026

Pregnancy Prevention Service

Did you know there are long-lasting contraception options that you don’t need to think about every day?...
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2nd April 2026

Over a million people could be offered Wegovy to cut heart attack and stroke risk on the NHS

A new life-changing treatment option – GLP-1 drug semaglutide known as Wegovy – is set to be available on the NHS within months, with 1.2 million people with cardiovascular disease...
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27th March 2026

Record GP access figures

Dr Amanda Doyle, National Director for Primary Care and Community Services at NHS England, said: “GP teams are working harder than ever, delivering more than 1.5 million appointments for patients every...
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27th March 2026

Ashton Gardens Surgery rated ‘Good’ in first CQC inspection

A GP practice in Chadwell Heath has received a positive first inspection outcome from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with inspectors highlighting a strong culture of learning and a clear...
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27th March 2026

Two thirds of consultants want to work for new NHS online hospital

Almost two thirds of NHS consultants are keen to work for the NHS’s online hospital when the revolutionary service launches next year, a new poll has revealed....
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12th March 2026

NHS waiting list continues to fall despite record winter

The NHS has faced its busiest winter on record while bringing waiting lists to their lowest for almost 3 years....
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