Hospital Trust Sees Highest Ever Recorded Number of Patients In A Single Day In November.
Hospitals in east London are seeing “record numbers” of patients, amid what the NHS calls “significant pressure”, writes local democracy
Health and Wellbeing
The Rise of Vegan Living and the Health Benefits You Can’t Ignore.
January is often known as Veganuary, that time of year when people who are not vegan start to toy with the idea of ditching meat, fish and dairy. For many, the immediate response is panic. No meat? No fish? No dairy? You’ve just listed my entire diet.
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Police Urgently Appeal for Help to Find Woman Who Left Romford Hospital After Giving Birth.
Police are urgently appealing for help to trace a woman who left a Queen’s hospital shortly after giving birth.
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Is England One of the Most Unhappy Places To Live In? UK Among Lowest-Ranked Countries for General Quality of Life in Major Global Study
A major international wellbeing study has delivered a stark warning for the United Kingdom, revealing that the nation is falling significantly behind its global peers when it comes to physical health, happiness, purpose, and general quality of life. The research, carried out by Harvard University, compared 22 wealthy nations and ranked the UK near the bottom for overall wellbeing.
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New Year, New You: Detox Your Body with These Super Fruits and Veggies.
Did you enjoy plenty of festive cheer over Christmas and now feel the need for a fresh start? The holiday season is often filled with food we don’t usually eat throughout the year, a little extra chocolate, cakes, rich meals, and indulgent treats shared with family and friends. Once the holidays are over, many of us want to reset and start the new year feeling lighter and healthier.
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Need a pick-me-up? Try avocados packed with healthy nutrients.
Lacking nutrients and in need of a natural fruit pick-me-up? Avocados truly are the king and queen of fruit. Packed with essential nutrients and incredibly versatile, they are one of the easiest ways to support overall health, especially for anyone short on time or struggling to maintain a perfectly balanced diet.
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Government Unveils Men’s Mental Health Strategy But Can It Make a Real Difference?
To mark the introduction of the new men’s mental health strategy, we spoke to Toni, a mental health peer support worker who specialises in men’s mental health, to hear her views on the government’s plans and what they could mean for men across England.
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Turmeric and Ginger: Winter Powerhouses for Your Body
Winter can take a toll on our bodies, with colds, coughs, and low energy all too common. Nutrition can play a vital role in keeping your body strong, and two ingredients that really shine in this season are turmeric and ginger.
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Silent and Forgotten: Police Suicides Rise as Federations Fail Their Officers.
“I wouldn’t be needed if police Federations were doing their job properly.” Those are the stark words of police support campaigner Vicky, who says Britain’s frontline is now buckling under levels of trauma that can no longer be ignored. Her warning comes amid what she describes as a silent crisis of PTSD, failed representation and a system that repeatedly abandons the very officers it relies on.
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Fantastic New Support Programme To Be Launched for Havering’s Armed Forces Community
Mind in Havering, Barking and Dagenham has launched a brand-new programme dedicated to supporting the local Armed Forces community. With more than 5000 veterans and service families living in Havering, this project aims to reach out, connect and offer practical, meaningful help.
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Why Drinking Water is Essential for Your Body.
Most of us drink some water but rely mainly on tea, coffee or fizzy drinks. Often nowhere near enough water is consumed to keep our bodies functioning properly. So why should we drink water? The list of benefits is endless and it is vital for overall health.
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Rainham Remembers: Plaque Unveiled for Doctor Who Meant Everything to His Community.
A permanent tribute has now been placed at Rainham Health Centre in honour of much-loved GP Dr Abdul-Razaq Abdullah, remembered by many as a gentle giant who dedicated decades of his life to caring for the community.
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Restless Legs, Heavy Fatigue-Why Many People Are Low In Magnesium.
Many people are low in magnesium, but why is it so important? Restless legs in the evening, heavy fatigue and feeling overly stressed can all be linked to low magnesium levels. Believe it or not, magnesium is one of the body’s most essential minerals, yet it’s one many people don’t get enough of.
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Why Stress Can Drain Your Vitamin C Levels – And How To Restore Them This Winter.
When stress takes over, your body pays the price in more ways than you might realise. One of the first nutrients to take a hit is vitamin C.
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Why School Street Schemes Are Vital For Our Children’s Health.
School Streets protect children from heightened risks of collisions and from the health impacts of air pollution during school pick up and drop off times
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“Psychometric Testing? Fix the Mental-Health Crisis First, Police Officers Warn”
More than 14,000 officers were signed off last year with mental-health issues — yet the Federation wants psychometric tests.
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Keeping Winter Colds Away: Why Food-Based Vitamins Work Better Than Supplements.
The Havering Daily is featuring a new series of regular articles by Health and Wellbeing coach Francesca Lilleystone.
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North East London Foundation Trust Ordered To Pay Over Half A Million- Ward Manager Handed Suspended Sentence Over Death of 22 Year Old Alice.
The manager of a NHS ward where a patient took her own life has been spared jail, while the NHS has been fined more than £500,000, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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“Another Spit in Their Face”: Welfare Support Axed for some Emergency Service Heroes
Welfare teams and welfare dogs are being axed by some police forces — at a time when police officers need welfare support more than ever.
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NHS North-East London Fails to Meet Cost-Cutting Demands.
The NHS body overseeing healthcare in north-east London is still behind on cuts it needs to make, writes local democracy reporter Sebastian Mann.
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