Public health news
Residents to have say on new strategy to phase out obesity in Havering
Havering Council is aiming to eradicate childhood obesity in 20 years and is asking residents for their views.
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Havering publishes Covid 19 pandemic report
Havering Council have published a new report looking back on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the borough.
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Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter.
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Crackdown on underage sales of vapes
Havering Council’s licensing and trading standards teams have been out across the borough to prevent local retailers selling vapes and other age-restricted goods to young people aged under 18.
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Launders Lane: Council statement on recent fires
Councillor Gillian Ford, Deputy Leader of Havering Council, said: "We are aware of two recent fires at the Arnolds Field site on Launders Lane.
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Council meets with landowner of Launders Lane
Last week the Leader of the Council, the Chief Executive and senior officers met with the landowner of Arnolds Field, Launders Lane Jerry O’Donovan of DMC Services and other representatives.
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Launders Lane: Leader update 17 May 2023
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes:
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Championing the health of Havering residents
Havering Council is calling on residents to join an army of local health champions keeping residents fit and well across the borough.
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Launders Lane - Leader's update 1 March 2023
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, writes:
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Launders Lane: Updated statement from the Leader
Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Keeping well this winter
As we are set to face the challenges that winter brings, Havering Council has put together some tips for keeping well this winter.
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Launders Lane: Leader statement
The Council has met with Jon Cruddas MP, the London Fire brigade (LFB), the Environment Agency and ward Councillors to agree how they can resolve the issue of constant fires at Launders Lane.
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New Year, New Start – Live Healthier Havering
A new free weight loss programme to help local residents develop a healthier lifestyle is due to be launched in 2022.
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Be a bright spark and stay safe this Bonfire Night
Havering Council is teaming up with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to remind residents to enjoy Bonfire Night safely.
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Havering residents join biggest vaccination drive in Britain’s history
Havering residents have come forward in their droves to volunteer as part of the Covid 19 vaccination programme.
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Council and local charities encourage residents to #BeNiceToYourNoggin in new mental health campaign
Havering Council has teamed up with Havering MIND and other local charities to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.
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Council asks residents to be safe and considerate this Bonfire Night
With larger firework displays cancelled this year due to Covid 19 Havering Council is advising residents to keep safe and considerate if they plan to host their own bonfire and fireworks night at home
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We Are 500 told to close this weekend following rise in Covid 19 figures
Havering Council has decided to prevent the upcoming We Are 500 events in light of increasing coronavirus infection rates in the borough.
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Staying well and safe this summer with Covid 19
Temperatures are set to rise to around 29c and residents are being asked to take extra care.
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Home from home for NHS heroes
Havering Council has readied several apartments for Havering NHS nurses and other health professionals who have to stay away from home during the Covid 19 crisis.
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Health visiting set for a £3.5m boost
A £3.5million cash injection will help to boost Havering’s health visiting services under new plans unveiled in the Council’s annual budget.
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Local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group moves to Romford
Havering Council has welcomed Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Group (BHR CCGs) to its new headquarters in North House, Romford.
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New Havering health and wellbeing centre welcomed
In response to plans to build a new £17 million health and wellbeing centre at the former St George’s Hospital site in Hornchurch, Cllr Damian White, Leader of Havering Council, said:
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Keep cool in the heatwave
With the weather set to soar to record temperatures in Havering this week, we want to ensure that our residents keep their cool.
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Grass fire, Launders Lane, Rainham:
The Council is supporting the London Fire Brigade, Public Health England and the Environment Agency in regards to an on-going grass fire in Launders Lane, Rainham. It will continue to support these services to help reduce any impact on residents.
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Upminster crematorium raises £8,000 for Singing for the Brain
South Essex Crematorium raises £8,000 for Alzheimer's Society.
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Events lined up to mark Dementia Awareness Week
With around 3,000 people believed to have dementia in Havering, the borough is marking Dementia Awareness Week (20-26 May 2019) by continuing to raise awareness of the illness.
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Veggie Run shortlisted for national award
Veggie Run, Havering Council’s innovative healthy eating app, has been nominated for a prestigious national award.
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Havering is Breastfeeding Welcome
Havering Council is launching a Breastfeeding Welcome scheme and is encouraging cafés, restaurants and other local venues to register.
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The Change4Life roadshow is coming to Havering
Families in Havering are invited on 24 and 25 January 2018 when Public Health England’s Change4Life roadshow comes to the Brewery shopping centre, to help families choose healthier snacks.
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London’s devolution deal to benefit the people of Havering, Barking and Dagenham, and Redbridge
Today’s the Mayor of London and the Secretary of State for Health as well as health and care leaders across the capital, signed a landmark devolution deal to improve health and care in London.
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Miles the Mole marks World COPD Day at Queen’s Hospital
The Council’s air quality champion, Miles the Mole, visited Queen’s Hospital, Romford yesterday (15 November), to mark World COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Day.
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Have your say on your Local Pharmacy
The Havering Health and Wellbeing Board is undertaking a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA).
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Council Leader calls on Jeremy Hunt to “urgently review” plans to close King George’s A&E
Leader of the Council, Councillor Roger Ramsey, has called on the Secretary of State for Health to urgently review NHS plans to close King George’s A&E department.
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Cycle hubs open in Havering
Havering Council has partnered with Cycle Confident to offer free cycle training across the borough.
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Havering pupils learn about air pollution with Miles the Mole
Havering Council has officially launched its Miles the Mole air quality campaign.
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Change4Life's #BeFoodSmart roadshow
Change4Life's #BeFoodSmart Roadshow came to Havering on 8 & 9 February 2017 to educate on how to eat smarter @ The Brewery Shopping Centre. Check out a live demo of the 'Be Food Smart' app.
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Change4Life Roadshow rolls into Romford to help families “Be Food Smart”
Families in Havering are invited to “Be Food Smart” on 8 and 9 February 2017 when Public Health England’s Change4Life roadshow comes to the Brewery shopping centre.
