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Vibrant music, delicious food and essential health advice at the Barking Afro Caribbean community event

There was a party atmosphere and a true taste of the Caribbean at Barking & Dagenham’s latest health pop-up clinic for the Afro Caribbean community, which took place on 7 March at the Barking Learning Centre.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day at the East London Mosque

Last Sunday, 3 March 2024, North East London Cancer Alliance joined a special event hosted by East London branch of Citizens UK (TELCO), East London Mosque, Barts Health and Queen Mary University. This took place at the Maryam Centre, East London Mosque in Tower Hamlets.
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Introductory webinars on streamlining get underway in a further boost to Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings

North East London Cancer Alliance is undertaking a programme of work called Streamlining, which is part of its wider programme of work to improve
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Newham tackles obesity to mark international awareness day

Over 130 people attended Newham’s World Obesity Day event at Durning Hall Community Centre, Forest Gate on Monday 4 March.  The event provided a range of information, activities and support to help local people eat well, keep active and improve their overall health and wellbeing.
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Largest ever Barking and Dagenham health and wellbeing event an overwhelming success

Even with the rain hammering down for most of the day, local residents came out in huge numbers to take advantage of a brilliant free event to help improve the health and well-being of local residents in Barking and Dagenham
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More people are getting their free lung health check in north east London

We have been working in partnership with local authorities, GPs, community and voluntary groups and Public Health on a borough-by-borough basis to deliver the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme – fr
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Improving the patient experience for the head and neck cancer pathway

An innovative 12-month pilot is set to get underway at Barts Health, which looks to make improvements and reduce waiting times for suspected head and neck cancer patients.Traditionally, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) consultants have led suspected head and neck cancer clinics.
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Barts Charity helps to promote the benefits of prehab

Barts Charity has recently published an article which talks about how prehabilitation, or prehab, helps cancer patients get fit before surgery.
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There is a cartoon character of a liver with two hands, two feet, two eyes and a smiling face. Next to it are the words 'Community Liver Health Check. We deliver.'

Community liver health checks are coming to Hackney

Our amazing community liver health vans are heading to Hackney. They're offering a completely free and easy test for people aged 35-70 who might be at a higher risk of liver disease due to their medical history. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to take care of your health!
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