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Hornchurch & Upminster MP, Julia Lopez, has called for the return of the Maternity Continuity of Care model so local mums-to-be get better support in pregnancy.
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Alcohol-related deaths in Havering have increased in the last five years, showing Havering residents at 36.7 per 100,000 of the population higher than the London average of 33.4 per 100,000.
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“Police leaders do not go out on the front line like our response officers so do not see exactly what they are faced with and the reality is that they do not even begin to understand why these officers now, do not want to go out on our streets anymore or the trauma so many are suffering.”
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A Hornchurch father whose son underwent life-changing heart surgery is giving back to the hospital that provided vital care, and he’s being supported by colleagues one job at a time.
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At the Roundhouse pub on Porters Avenue on Saturday 31 August, a special fayre was held to raise money for charities that support children with cancer.
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“She was punched in the face by one member of staff. She was found with ligatures round her neck and told “Wait til you go home and do it there so we don’t get into trouble.”
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Lin has been one of the most influential, inspiring nurse leaders to all the team over the years.’
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Excitement is building ahead of the opening of a new health and wellbeing hub in Hornchurch that will transform the way healthcare is delivered for around 250,000 people living in Havering and surrounding areas.
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Havering Council has approved a £54,000 boost to its youth services after largely performing ahead of target.
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A London NHS trust has been ordered to improve after failing to respond to hundreds of information requests.
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Julia Lopez makes key asks of new Health Secretary to get Havering residents the best NHS care.
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Hospitals in north-east London are reporting improvements in their performance, though the number of complaints has dramatically risen.
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The Aveley Angling Club’s annual children’s fishing match at their lake in Upminster drew over 50 enthusiastic young anglers, offering exciting prizes and a vibrant atmosphere with BBQ, music, and activities for all. Club Chairman Peter expressed joy at the event’s success, highlighting the community’s unity and the club’s commitment to nurturing young fishing talent.
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On Saturday, 13th July, Fleet Close Play Area in Cranham became the first of five community greens to receive Village Green status, a result of the Havering Residents Association’s commitment to safeguarding green spaces. This milestone protects the area from future development and was marked by a ceremony attended by key community members and residents, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
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A Hornchurch mother whose five year old daughter suffers with juvenile arthritis is hoping to raise awareness of the condition after receiving many challenging comments from the community.
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Yesterday, Monday 1 July- men from many different organisations came together at Hornchurch fire station to discuss mental health and how they can work together to support more men suffering across Havering and other areas.
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A mum from Upminster is taking on a fundraising walk for The Sick Children’s Trust, the charity that provided her and her partner with a ‘Home from Home’ when their eight-month-old baby was on life support at The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel.
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In 2023, the latest figures available, 2142 children under five were admitted to Queen’s Hospital with respiratory difficulties. Across 22 London hospitals surveyed, more than 15,000 children were admitted with serious breathing difficulties. .
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“Our message is clear: don’t drive to Queen’s Hospital if you can get in by other means.”
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Tom Chapman who founded a mental health charity The Lions Barber Collective after his friend committed suicide, was invited by Havering Council to give a Mental Health talk to Barbers from Havering on how Barbers often listen and talk about Men mental health issues.
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