Advice and Information

Residents can visit the public health team's mobile clinic on the dates below to to have their blood pressure tested and receive information on cardiovascular disease and lifestyle changes to help prevent high blood pressure.

Those waiting for hospital treatment can visit the Wait well, stay well website for support and advice on management of physical and mental wellbeing.

Mental Health support and information

Next week is World Suicide Prevention Week. To mark this there are three free online workshops open to whoever wants to attend. Everyone is welcome!

In the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, the Public Health Team, Redbridge, are encouraging everyone to take 20 minutes out of their day to complete the online Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) Suicide Awareness Training.

Hepatitis C testing kits are now available via the nhs website, free and confidential.

This week NHS England has announced the start of a London-wide catch-up campaign for polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children aged 1 to 11 years old.

Did you know that you are three times more likely to stop smoking for good if you get professional help?

Londoners aged 75 or over, or those with a weakened immune system, can book their spring Covid-19 vaccine. Those eligible can book at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination/, through the NHS App, or by calling 119.

We are keen to understand how the rising cost-of-living is having an impact on your physical and mental health and whether it is affecting your ability to access health and social care and maintain a healthy life.

Information on two health related schemes that may help patients with the cost-of-living crisis.

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