The summer holidays are a change in routine and can be trickier for some young people to maintain their mental wellbeing, which can leave space for difficult feelings to resurface about their eating habits and body image. there can be an increase in issues about body image, exacerbating eating disorders. 

The UK celebrates South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) from 18 July to 17 August and NELFT is marking the month by sharing Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO), Dr Mohit Venkataram’s story.

NELFT hosted its first Psychological Professions Summer School for students from sixth form and colleges across North East London.

18 July marks Black Leaders Awareness Day which recognises the contributions of black leaders to society throughout history.

The public consultation hearings sessions were special events where groups or individuals presented directly to NHS leaders on the issues they thought were important and should be included in the consultation.

NELFT is introducing an extended seven-day week infant feeding support service in Thurrock.

On 5 July the NHS will mark its 76th year, and with over 350 different careers available across the NHS, there are plenty of ways to join the celebrations.

On 10 June, the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) in partnership with The Wellbeing Hub (Black Women Kindness Initiative) held a focus session concentrating on South Asian women in Redbridge.

Did you know that we are a Veteran Aware Accredited Trust, and as such, we have a good awareness and an understanding of the healthcare needs of the local Armed Forces Community.

Last week, to mark Learning Disability Awareness Week, NELFT’s Learning Disability teams held various events to highlight to the community what support is available for those with learning disabilities.

Today is Reserves Day and we would like to thank all Reservists across the UK for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving our country.

Over 200 people registered for this months’ ‘Future of Primary Care’ webinar. The session featured Rob Webster, Chief Executive of West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, who shared valuable insights and experiences from West Yorkshire, emphasising the importance of trust, collaboration, and systemic integration in enhancing primary care services.

NELFT is marking Windrush Day by recognising all NHS colleagues connected to the Windrush’s arrival to the UK.