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Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. There’s no “just” about it.

Your NHS is still here for you. We know that some people are worried that they might be a burden to the NHS, or that they could contract COVID-19 if they seek help for an urgent medical issue at the moment. GPs in your area want to reassure you that this isn’t the case and your NHS is here for you.

Most families have experienced upheaval in their daily lives during the pandemic. With children and young people now back at school or college, Public Health England's new campaign provides tips and advice to help children and young people’s mentalwellbeing, and equip parents and carers with the knowledge to support them.

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition affecting children and young people with one in 10 affected by the condition in London – that means that 240,000 children and young people have asthma.

Every year on the 10 September, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) marks a special day to help provide the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention.

Vaccines are vital. We all know it, but it’s easy to forget, easy to put off and easy to miss out on life saving vaccines if we don’t stand up and take action

The virtual meeting is open to the public will take place on Thursday 24 September, from 1.30-2.30pm.

An overview of how we are changing the way we work across north east London (NEL) to improve the health of our communities

While most GP surgeries will be closed this bank holiday Monday (31 August), you can still see a GP at one our GP access hubs, get advice from NHS 111 or visit a pharmacist

People in Havering are being urged to contact their GP if they have any concerns about their health and to attend any appointments they are invited to, whether that be for immunisations, blood tests or consultations with a GP or nurse