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As an important part of the overall NHS response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GP practices in Havering will be open as usual on both Good Friday and Easter Monday for non-COVID-19 issues. In support of this, most local pharmacies will also be open throughout the bank holiday weekend.

We’ve all heard the guidance – stay at home – save lives, but what does that really mean?

Download the easy to read guide to help you know what you can and can’t do

The UK Government has released translated guidance for self-isolation and social distancing into the following languages: Arabic, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Polish and Welsh.

The government has moved to the ‘delay’ phase of its COVID-19 strategy, and with it comes new guidance on what to do if you have a suspected case. The full version of the advice is available on the government website.

Successful work that has improved diabetes care in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge (BHR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national health award

The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases

Around 255,000 people use blood testing (phlebotomy) services across Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge every year

Despite best efforts and much careful consideration, Mungo Park Surgery, South Hornchurch Health Centre, Rainham, will be closing on 31 March 2020

Our Joint Committee of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge Clinical Commissioning Groups agreed the final content of our written NHS continuing healthcare placements policy.