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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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News and views

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Review of patients’ access to Havering GP practices

This report gives the results of our survey of patients' access to GP practices, and the availability of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) in Havering - May 2021

Thank you for getting back to me and that is a really useful summary of your early findings. The Digital First team is also looking at how practices are interacting with their patients online so your findings will be very useful for some of my Digital First colleagues

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Latest reports and publications

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Monthly Financial Report

7 September 2021

The latest monthly Financial Report is available here. The report...

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Havering and the Coronavirus pandemic - the story so far: March 2020-July 2021

This review examines the course of the Covid pandemic in Havering,...

Advice and information

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The Care Act 2014

The Care Act 2014 underpins all the welfare work done by local authorities, setting out in one place, local authorities’ duties in relation to assessing people’s needs and their eligibility for publicly funded care and support.

13 September 2021

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How can your pharmacy help you?

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you. Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines.

7 September 2021

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Turning unhealthy habits around: How older adults can feel better with a few changes

Changing unhealthy habits is never easy; there may be many factors at play, such as a physical ailment, a mood disorder such as depression, or a busy schedule that prevents a person from engaging in healthy practices.

7 September 2021

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