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At this meeting, the Board received information about current activities, concerns and finances.

We surveyed several groups of men to understand what actions they took in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The survey was short and to the point - as a contribution to the government's agenda for Men's Health, to help local health and social care services to understand better the challenges of securing improvements in health for men.

We visited the practice to find out about the services provided there, and what service users and staff think about it.

The Surgery is actually located in the borough of Barking & Dagenham but is is a member of the Havering Crest Primary Care Network and many, if not most, of its patients are actually resident in Havering.

Defibrillators are used when someone has had a cardiac arrest, to assist in their survival until they can get to hospital. Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are increasingly available in the community but are not always as accessible as they could be.

At this meeting, the Board received information about current activities, concerns and finances.

We regularly send bulletins 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.

In addition to telling you about our activities, our website contains a range of helpful information and advice about how you can maintain your health and wellbeing.

We carry out a range of activities as part of our duty to ensure that the authorities and organisations responsible for arranging and delivering health and social care are aware of service users’ views, experiences and needs.

Starting a fitness routine can feel like standing at the base of a mountain — the peak looks inspiring, but the climb ahead feels uncertain. Whether your goal is better energy, confidence, or health, the hardest part is often taking the first few steps.

The key isn’t to rely on fleeting bursts of motivation — it’s to build a system that keeps you moving even when inspiration fades.

At this meeting, the Board received information about current activities, concerns and finances.

Wellness and self-care are everyday practices that shape how a person thinks, feels, and functions over time. The real challenge isn’t knowing what self-care is—it’s staying consistent when life gets busy, motivation dips, or priorities shift. The good news is that sustainable wellness is less about perfection and more about building systems that fit real life.

We visited the Frailty Ward and Same Day Emergency Care for the elderly at Queen's Hospital in October 2025.