HAVERING OBESITY FIGURES REVEALED AS HAROLD HILL IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITY AREA
Almost one in four adults in Havering were living with obesity in the latest available figures, while Harold Hill has
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Health and Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing news, services, advice and community support relevant to people living in Havering.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘WE WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT HAS DONE TO US’: LAUNDERS LANE RESIDENTS CALL FOR BLOOD TESTING.
Residents living near Launders Lane are calling for blood testing to be made available to people who live, or have
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Tesco Support For Healthy Eating At Rainham Village Primary School And Nursery.
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham-Margaret Mullane MP has warmly welcomed the news from Tesco that Rainham Village Primary School and Nursery
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World Alzheimer’s Day: Where Havering Families Can Find Support
World Alzheimer’s Day highlights why early diagnosis matters and where Havering residents affected by dementia can find practical help and advice.
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Havering Approves Adult Social Care Improvement Plan After CQC Concerns
A formal improvement plan has been approved following the CQC assessment of Havering’s adult social care services.
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“WE NEED A BIGGER HOSPITAL!” Hundreds of Residents Call For An Increase In Health Care.
The Havering Daily recently asked residents whether they believed Havering needs a bigger hospital and the response was overwhelming. More
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Havering Father Says Homelessness Is Pushing His Mental Health To Breaking Point As He Fears Losing Time With His Son.
Matthew, a father in Havering, faces homelessness after a family crisis. Sofa surfing impacts his mental health, fearing loss of contact with his son, compounded by perceived racial discrimination from housing officers amid ongoing support from councillors.
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Why The Change In Weather Could Be Making Your Asthma Worse
Colder air, seasonal illnesses and changing conditions can aggravate asthma. Here is what Havering residents can do to manage their symptoms and when to seek help.
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‘Stay: Your Story Isn’t Over’: The powerful Havering film sharing stories of hope on World Suicide Prevention Day
A powerful new film featuring the lived experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide has been launched in Romford, with
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Queen’s Hospital ‘Overwhelmed’ By Generosity As Handmade Donations Pour In For Patients
Staff at Queen’s Hospital have thanked members of the community for an outpouring of handmade donations for patients.
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Havering Cyclists Challenge The Mayor of London To Deliver Healthy Streets On Its Road Network Across The Borough.
Havering Cyclists and Better Streets for Havering today share the following: While most of the roads in Havering are managed
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Havering Council Ranked Third WORST In London For Healthy Streets As Borough’s Score Falls Again.
Havering Council has been ranked the third worst council in London for healthy streets, with the borough scoring just 1.63
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Havering Residents Share Powerful Stories Of Hope In New Suicide Prevention Film
A new film sharing the experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide will receive free public screenings in Romford on World Suicide Prevention Day.
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Could You Help Bring Some Christmas Comfort To A Hospital Patient This Year?
Local knitters and crocheters are invited to create Christmas lap blankets for patients in Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Blankets should be 20 inches square, in festive colours, and must arrive by 1 November 2026.
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“Why is Havering Paying the Price?” Andrew Rosindell challenges Sadiq Khan over Greenbelt plans.
Andrew Rosindell, the Member of Parliament for Romford, has today written to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, challenging the
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Opposition Leader Challenges Reform UK Climate Motion in Havering Council-‘It Would Be A Retrograde Step’.
Cllr Gillian Ford opposed a Reform UK motion to abandon Havering Council’s climate strategy, emphasising its importance in improving residents’ lives. She highlighted the need for measures addressing climate change, such as better insulation, tree planting, and cleaner transport options, advocating for reviewing rather than discarding the strategy.
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Community appeal continues to collect handmade Christmas gifts for BHRUT patients
A community campaign is gathering handmade gifts for patients at BHRUT this Christmas. Despite a strong response, organisers seek more donations, particularly Christmas-themed items, to ensure every patient feels festive. Supporters are thanked for their kindness and encouraged to contribute.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘We Are the Forgotten People of London’ – Rainham Residents Demand a Public Inquiry into the Launders Lane Crisis
For years, families living near Launders Lane have endured summer after summer of smoke, fumes, ash and repeated fires. They
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Why Are So Many Police Officers So Miserable? The Answer Should Worry Us All.
Official Home Office figures show that more police officers in England and Wales are now leaving through voluntary resignation than
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Corridor Care Is Back’ – Fresh Concerns as Patients Once Again Treated in Queen’s Hospital Corridors
Corridor care has returned to Queen’s Hospital in Romford, with patients once again being treated in beds lining hospital corridors
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