Queen’s Hospital Midwife to walk from London to Brighton in memory of her niece.
A midwife and her husband are walking from London to Brighton in memory of their niece who tragically died following a long battle with a brain tumour.
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Health and Wellbeing
Supporting Dean’s Dedication to Help Those in Need
In Collier Row, Romford, there’s a hero quietly making a big impact on the lives of many – Dean Weedon.
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Trauma consultant runs London Marathon to raise money for Queen’s Hospital charity.
Pouya Akhbari, a locum trauma and orthopaedic consultant at Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust, completed the London Marathon on Sunday 21 April to raise funds for King George and Queen’s Hospitals Charity.
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Darren’s Marathon Journey
Darren Gildersleeve completed his first London Marathon, raising funds for Rainbow Trust, a charity close to his heart. He described the experience as a dream, overcoming challenges with the support of his family and sponsors. Inspired by Rainbow Trust’s work, Darren is eager to continue his charity efforts, feeling proud and grateful for the impact made.
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North East London NHS facing budget deficit of almost £37million.
NHS North East London (NEL) is facing a budget deficit of almost £37million as “very significant financial pressures” continue to weigh on the health body.
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Community says goodbye to much loved My Health Matters Champion.
Sharon and Suzannah have run ‘My Health Matters’ across Havering, promoting positive health and well being, and training over 500 hundred Health Champions!
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ROCKET PADEL BLASTS OFF IN ILFORD
Rocket Padel, London’s largest indoor padel center, has garnered immediate praise from players and professionals. With state-of-the-art facilities, panoramic courts, and amenities, it aims to cater to padel enthusiasts at all levels. The club emphasizes health and wellbeing, offering coaching programs and a healthy menu. Additionally, special discounted courses are available for youngsters aged 5-12.
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New Health Centre boost for Beam Park residents.
Beam Park Councillors Matt Stanton and Trevor McKeever accompanied Margaret Mullane, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Dagenham and Rainham, on a visit to the new Beam Park Medical Practice on Tuesday 2 April.
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February sees best A&E performance for Queen’s Hospital despite critical overcrowding issues.
Figures published by NHS England showed the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospital Trust (BHRUT) had improved greatly in the number of patients being treated within four hours, despite the pressures it faces.
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The Mercury’s Breakfast Club donate twiddlemuffs to Queen’s and King George Hospital.
Dementia and delirium patients at Queen’s and King George hospitals will benefit from colourful twiddlemuffs, knitted by members of The Mercury’s breakfast club.
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Romford GP diagnoses man with migraine instead of a serious brain infection leaving man unable to work or live independently.
A man developed life-changing brain injuries after an Romford GP wrongly diagnosed him with a migraine.
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Queen’s Hospital critical incident due to bed pressures. Queen’s seeks support from other hospitals across London.
The revelation that Queens hospital declared an “internal critical incident” on 12 March due to bed pressures at the hospital is a massive concern to all local residents
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Havering Council approve strategy to combat substance misuse after increase in crime and alcohol related deaths.
The new plan, approved at the March meeting, treats addiction as a chronic health condition and focuses on providing “long-term” solutions.
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After years of dealing with traumatic incidents one officer decided he did not want to be here any longer-Why it is urgent that we support our police officers’ mental health right now.
Of late, numerous officers have bought the policing profession into disrepute. Disgusting individuals who should never have been allowed to There are however, so many decent officers trying so hard to really make a difference that really need the support right now. It is time these officers are backed and supported before we lose so many brave individuals who really do an outstanding job on our streets each day. Do not turn your back on all officers, without them our community would be lost.
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‘Fellas! Let’s talk…’-Fantastic new men’s mental health group launched in Harold Wood.
A variety of different representatives joined a special new men’s mental health group launched yesterday evening in Harold Wood.
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The relentless pace of young adult life in London has taken a toll on the mental well-being of millions of Londoners.
Amidst the vibrancy of London’s streets and grandeur of its cultural scene, London is apparent with opportunity and excitement. Yet, underneath, a silent struggle brews amongst its young residents.
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VIDEO:’Stop the bleed’ training and first aid course given to local parents in Havering.
On Sunday 3 March parents including anti knife crime campaigners Sue Hedges and April Hayden from the Ricky Hayden Memorial, joined a special bleed kit training and first aid course run by EMS Response.
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Join the Harold Hill Wombles for Romford Market Litter Pick in Support of Keep Britain Tidy!
Join Harold Hill Wombles on March 16 at 11 am to clean up South Street and Romford Market Place.
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‘No Abuse No Excuse’-Campaign launched to stop violence against hospital staff as number of assaults doubles.
A campaign was launched yesterday BHRUT to stop violence against their staff after a record number of assaults.
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Optimistic Queen’s hospital improvement.
Queen’s and King George continue to see increasing numbers of patients in their emergency departments – 28,800 in January – meaning they struggle to keep up with demand.
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