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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community health and mental health services across the north east London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Essex and Kent and Medway.
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North East London Collaboration shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Award
A North East London partnership that brings together lived experience experts, local NHS providers, the Integrated Care Board and local authority and primary care leads has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.
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NELFT recently celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of LEAP programme colleagues.
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NELFT Havering Adult Speech and Language Team and the Havering Place based Partnership’s project ‘One Voice’ has been shortlisted for the Primary and Community Care Innovation of the Year award at the annual HSJ awards.
Read NELFT shortlisted for HSJ award in Primary and Community Care Innovation of the Year category…Corringham Integrated Medical and Wellbeing Centre shortlisted for HSJ Awards 2024
The Corringham Integrated Medical and Wellbeing Centre has been shortlisted for the Place-based Partnership & Integrated Care Award at the annual HSJ awards.
Read Corringham Integrated Medical and Wellbeing Centre shortlisted for HSJ Awards 2024…Countdown under way for opening of new health and wellbeing hub
The St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Suttons Lane is fast approaching its final stages of construction and fit-out, with staff busy preparing to see the first patients on site in September.
Read Countdown under way for opening of new health and wellbeing hub…Transforming services to provide better care and a new Whipps Cross fit for the future
The proposed Whipps Cross redevelopment is more than about building a hospital. It is also an opportunity to deliver system-wide transformation.
Read Transforming services to provide better care and a new Whipps Cross fit for the future…New Executive Director of Allied Health and Psychological Professions, and Social Work
Dr Judith Friedman, Director of Psychological Professions , is taking on the role of Executive Director of Allied Health Professions, Psychological Professions, and Social Work .
Support and Advice During Times of Uncertainty
In light of the recent protests and violence unfolding, we understand that many of you may be experiencing heightened anxiety, fear, anger and uncertainty. This is particularly true for individuals who already struggle with mental health issues or those who feel vulnerable due to a physical condition.
We have brought together advice for anyone who is currently struggling and information on what support is available.
Read Support and Advice During Times of Uncertainty…Free blood pressure checks and children’s health advice at Lakeside shopping centre
The event will offer free blood pressure checks and health and wellbeing advice and support, such as stopping smoking. The 0 – 19 Children and Young People team will be available for all general advice, infant feeding and breastfeeding support. Specialists will be available to provide information about the perinatal mental health services, and school health service.
Read Free blood pressure checks and children’s health advice at Lakeside shopping centre…NELFT receives the CapitalAHP Preceptorship Recognition Award 2024-25
We are proud to announce that our preceptorship team have been awarded the CapitalAHP Preceptorship Recognition Award 2024-25.
Read NELFT receives the CapitalAHP Preceptorship Recognition Award 2024-25…Spotlight on our Thurrock infant feeding service for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week
NELFT is marking World Breastfeeding Awareness Week by highlighting the Thurrock infant feeding service which launched earlier this year, offering support seven days a week.
Read Spotlight on our Thurrock infant feeding service for World Breastfeeding Awareness Week…World Lung Cancer Day
NELFT is urging people to stop smoking on world lung cancer day by highlighting ways in which you can receive help to stop smoking.
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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.
Read Support for young people with eating disorders this summer…Deputy CEO, Dr Mohit Venkataram on South Asian Heritage Month
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.
Read Deputy CEO, Dr Mohit Venkataram on South Asian Heritage Month…NELFT host Psychological Professions Summer School
NELFT hosted its first Psychological Professions Summer School for students from sixth form and colleges across North East London.
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