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...

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....

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

Together First CIC – Barking & Dagenham GP Federation is looking for an organised and detail-focused Rota Support & Compliance Administrator to join our team....

Barking Town Centre will come alive on Sunday 23 August with Summer Streets, an afternoon of free, family‑friendly entertainment at the Short Blue Place from 12pm to 6pm. ...

The NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever....

A&E demand hit a record high in July as the NHS faced a “summer surge”, while elective performance reached its best level against the 18-week target in nearly five years....

The NHS Friends and Family Test is a quick and anonymous way to tell us about your experience....