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Health and wellbeing news, services, advice and community support relevant to people living in Havering.
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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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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A powerful new film featuring the lived experiences of Havering residents affected by suicide has been launched in Romford, with
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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 and Better Streets for Havering today share the following: While most of the roads in Havering are managed
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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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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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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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Andrew Rosindell, the Member of Parliament for Romford, has today written to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, challenging the
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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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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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For years, families living near Launders Lane have endured summer after summer of smoke, fumes, ash and repeated fires. They
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Official Home Office figures show that more police officers in England and Wales are now leaving through voluntary resignation than
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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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A woman has been banned from entering parts of Harold Hill for five years after her behaviour led to more
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Havering’s Cabinet met on Wednesday evening to consider a number of significant reports covering adult social care, the Council’s financial position
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Animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports has accused Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium of putting profits before the health
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Councillor Gillian Ford responds to Havering’s Leader of the Council’s article on the Care Quality Commission Report. The HRA inherited
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As many more people move into Havering and new housing developments continue to emerge across the borough, many residents are
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Emergency services were called to Harold Wood Station yesterday evening following a tragic incident in which a man sadly lost
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