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Streets Apart walking programme

People are emerging after lockdown and enjoying being outside again. Feeling the sunshine, breathing deeply and stretching their legs! Join Streets Apart for a weekly walk near where you live. We will go at a pace and to a distance that suits you, for relaxed and enjoyable company. For more information call Patricia Edeam on 0771 461 6599 or email patricia.edeam@livingstreets.org.uk

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Coping with coronavirus

Visit the official Government website for the latest general information. Be guided only by that website - it is the only source of authoritative information. Don't be fooled by deliberate misinformation or "fake news"!

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NHS 111 Call-first

To help Accident and Emergency (A&E) to give patients the best possible care in a safe and timely way, please call NHS 111 first. Calling 111 helps avoid unnecessary and lengthy waiting times, ensures that people are seen by the right healthcare professional for their needs and reduces the risk of acquiring Covid-19 infection through unnecessary exposure...

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Our Friends Network Archive

We regularly send emails to our Friends Network to keep people updated about changes to local health and social care services and facilities, and to pass on other information and news.

7 December 2021

I wrote to you about my patient experience and requesting a diagnostic and treatment centre be established in the London Borough of Havering. I have since received mail from the Regional CCG informing me that my suggestion has been accepted and Reasonable Adjustments made in collaboration with Specsavers and others in Havering.

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Latest reports and publications

Governance Board meeting - 18 January 2022

11 January 2022

At this meeting, the Board will receive information about current...

Healthwatch Members' Meeting – 9 December 2021

16 December 2021

At this meeting, Members received information about current...

Advice and information

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Strong bones after 50 - osteoporosis and fragility fractures

There are an estimated half a million fragility fractures in the UK each year, many of which could be prevented with earlier diagnosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

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Post-Covid Syndrome (PCS) - also called Long Covid

Post-Covid Syndrome (PCS), or Long Covid, is affecting an increasing number of people who have recovered from Covid infection but find it has left long term effects.

30 November 2021

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The Richmond Group of Charities’ physical activity coalition - Movement for All - has developed a new physical activity programme aimed at people living with multiple long term health conditions.

29 November 2021

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