GOT FLU? STAY AT HOME

If you experience a sudden fever, cough or shortness of breath or have a headache, sore throat, tiredness, aching muscles, chills, sneezing, runny nose or loss of appetite you may have swine flu (H1N1). For most people this is a mild illness and you should start to feel better after a few days. You do not need to call your doctor or go to the hospital A & E. Help yourself and others by not spreading the virus.......read more

01/07/2009

Do you want to help shape the way maternity healthcare is delivered in north east London? We are currently consulting on our proposals to improve hospital services in north east London. Roadshows are currently taking place to hear people’s views about our proposals, one of which is focused on maternity and we want to hear from you! When? Thursday 4 March, 10am - 2pm To register, visit: http://extranet.health4nel.nhs.uk/events Username: Extranet Password: health4nel Or phone: 020 7092 5233 For more information visit www.healthfornel.nhs.uk Registration closes 24 February

09/02/2010

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Newham Health Debate Roadshow 12th February As part of Newham Health Debate, drop in to our local event and talk to NHS staff about the proposed improvements to hospital services in north east London. Your view counts. More information on the event [Adobe Acrobat PDF document] or visit...: www.healthfornel.nhs.uk Freephone: 0808 238 5416 or... www.thenewhamhealthdebate.com

28/01/2010

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Children over six months and under five years old to be offered swine flu vaccine The H1N1 swine flu vaccination programme has been extended and children in Newham over six months and under five years old are being offered protection against the virus by their GP.

27/01/2010

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Severe weather advice for residents During this period of cold and icy weather it is vital to take extra care of your own safety and to keep an eye out for others. The following advice is provided to local residents by NHS Newham.

07/01/2010

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Safeguarding children: a declaration against minimum standards Safeguarding children is one of the highest priorities for both NHS Newham and our provider arm Newham Community Health and Care Services. We are therefore committed to ensuring that the risk of physical, sexual, emotional harm or neglect to all children and young people is minimised. The following is a declaration that we meet a set of standards for safeguarding children. The standards cover the following areas: our staff, our policies and systems, staff training, leadership and governance. These minimum standards and a requirement to make a public declaration of our position against them were set out in a letter sent on 16 July 2009 by the NHS chief executive, David Nicholson, to all NHS trusts and primary care trusts in England. Safeguarding children declaration Downoad our declaration here.

31/12/2009

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Your Guide to Your Local Services Your Guide to Your Local Services helps you to choose the right health services for you and your family. The Guide has advice about being healthy and staying healthy. It also lists all NHS Newham’s GP practices, pharmacies, opticians and dental practices. There is information about services you can access locally and how to get involved in improving your health service locally. Hard copies of the guide will be sent to every home in Newham with the council’s publication the Newham Mag in December.

03/12/2009

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