Want to make sure your views shape health and care services in Hackney? Then help us review City of London and Hackney Coproduction Charter
We want to review the Charter to ensure it is fit for purpose as we see further changes to how health and care will be delivered in Hackney.
‘What matters to you’ day
9 June 2021 is ‘What matters to you?’ day, which encourages and supports more meaningful conversations between people who provide health and social care and the people, families and carers who receive health and social care.
Carers Week events in Hackney
Carers First are running a number of events to support Carers Week 2021.
This child safety week – share because you care
We are supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s Child Safety Week from 7-13 June, working to help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to children’s safety and encouraging everyone who reads this to share it with others.
Parent information tool for residents in Hackney
Hackney Council have launched a parent information tool on social media to provide specific information for parents living in Hackney.
Benches in London Fields in memorial to public servants who have lost their lives to COVID-19
Two memorial benches to commemorate Hackney public servants who lost their lives in the pandemic can now be visited in London Fields Park.
You can have the Covid-19 vaccine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Dr Jagan John reassures pregnant and breastfeeding women that they can safely have a Covid-19 vaccine when they are invited.
GP appointments available over Spring bank holiday
You can get an appointment with a GP from 8am to 8pm on the Saturday, Sunday and bank holiday Monday (31 May).
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
This week (10th-16th May) is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. Anyone can develop Type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, find out your risk today.
Free telephone food and cooking advice support service from Made In Hackney
Made In Hackney are a community cookery school that have worked with local residents to give them inspiration and skills to cook and eat nutritious, and affordable food. Since Covid-19 Made In Hackney has been adapting the ways they work by developing a telephone service. The free telephone service matches trained cookery teachers and food mentors with individuals who would like one to one advice and support in cooking, eating, or shopping habits. Over six weekly sessions held over the telephone, Made in Hackney will provide personalised guidance for anyone looking to try new recipes and ingredients, to increase their cooking…
Smokefree City & Hackney is now live
From 26 April 2021, Smokefree City & Hackney is offering free, personal and confidential support to stop smoking for those living, studying or working in the City of London and Hackney, or who are registered with a City and Hackney GP. Research shows that smokers are three times more likely to quit with support and medication compared to quitting on their own. Smokefree City and Hackney offers a flexible programme, enabling current smokers to access support and medication (free to those who don’t pay for prescriptions) to quit smoking. Individuals signing up to the service will access a free high-quality…
Bank Holiday Pharmacy Openings
You can now view Bank Holiday pharmacy opening times in London
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