Barking and Dagenham has been selected as one of the first areas in England to take part in a new national NHS programme that will bring health and care services closer to home.

Neighbourhood health is a way of delivering care that brings together health, social care, and community services to support people where they live.

Well House, a 24-hour mental health c risis h ouse in Redbridge recently celebrated six months since opening its doors with a summer BBQ for patients. The event brought together sunshine, good food , and a sense of community , offering a relaxed moment of connection for those receiving support at the house.  

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today given North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) a trust-level rating of Good, following inspections of leadership and three core services between October 2024 and March 2025.

St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub has been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal Award in the category Integrated Care Initiative of the Year.

Last month, we marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Maggie Lilley, a beloved Community Psychiatric Nurse whose dedication to mental health care continues to inspire today.

NELFT Talking Therapies services in London have launched a new specialist pathway for those with hearing loss. This new auditory pathway will enable those who may have experienced difficulty in accessing support with their mental health the opportunity to access services through either British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation or through a text based digital therapy.

NELFT and Holmusk have been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in the category Management and Supervision Tool [MaST] in community mental health services.

NELFT has been shortlisted for a Health Service Journal Award in the category NHS Race Equality Award in recognition of its ground-breaking work to advance health equity through community-led mental health care.

NELFT is pleased to celebrate the fifth cohort of the Leaders Empowered to Achieve Their Potential (LEAP) programme. LEAP has been designed to nurture and develop leadership for global majority staff working at NELFT. 

NELFT is proud to announce the appointment of its first Multi-Professional Approved Clinician, Penny Fernandez, marking a major milestone in advancing multidisciplinary clinical leadership across mental health services.

The MP for Ilford North and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting visited Goodmayes hospital to find out about the new mental health crisis hub that operates on site as an alternative to the nearby emergency departments in the area.

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) recently launched the Asylum Seeker and Refugee Psychology Service - a specialist service designed to support the emotional health and wellbeing of asylum-seeking and refugee children, adults, and families living in the Havering area.

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) is celebrated annually from July 18 to August 17. The month aims to commemorate and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities, fostering an understanding of the diverse heritage that connects the UK with South Asia. The theme for this year is ‘Roots to Routes’ which highlights the journey of South Asian heritage, and the connections forged across generations.

The NELFT frailty team in Thurrock has been nominated not for one, not two but... four national awards for its pioneering nurse-pharmacist partnership pilot.