Staff, service users and carers are invited to join 5K Your Way – the Goodmayes Hospital Run Club, a friendly and inclusive way to get moving together.

The run club is open to everyone, whether you prefer to run, walk, or do a mix of both.

This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Community.

After speaking with former service users from our All Age Eating Disorders Service in Kent and Medway, one thing is clear: eating disorders do not discriminate, and no two experiences are the same.

We've been sharing some of the stories of our former service users, here we share Alice's moving journey.

This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Community.

After speaking with former service users from our All Age Eating Disorders Service in Kent and Medway, one thing is clear: eating disorders do not discriminate, and no two experiences are the same.

This year, Ramadan is expected to  begin on the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026 and end on Wednesday 18 March 2026 , depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s important to keep healthy during this holy month and ensure you are observing Ramadan safely.

This week (9–15 February 2026), Children’s Mental Health Week shines a spotlight on the emotional wellbeing of children and young people across the UK. This national campaign aims to raise awareness of children’s mental health, celebrate every child’s unique journey, and support environments where all young people feel secure, valued and included.

North East London NHS Foundation Trust are thrilled to announce that our Harper virtual assistant project has been shortlisted in the Unlocking Productivity and Efficiency with Digital category at the HSJ Digital Awards 2026. 

NELFT is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Medical Officer, Dr Hélène Brown. 

Every day, thousands of colleagues across NELFT work with kindness, compassion and dedication to improve the lives of our communities.  We are shining a light on those whose contribution goes above and beyond, champions of innovation, partnership, inclusion and patient care who embody the very best of our organisation.

The Redbridge Recovery Hub, delivered in partnership with Hestia , provides free mental health support to Redbridge residents aged 18 and over. Designed as a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment, the Hub operates on an open-door basis with no appointment required, ensuring that individuals can access support when they need it.

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) has partnered with Hospital Rooms and the world-renowned Kingdom Choir, famous for performing ‘Stand By Me’ at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to showcase the power of music in improving mental health and wellbeing.  

North East London NHS Foundation Trust are proud to announce that the Coping Through Football (CTF) project, which supports the recovery of adults (aged 18+) and young people (aged 12 -17) experiencing mental health issues through football based sessions, has won the Giving Confidence Award at the Personalised Care Awards 2025. 

The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced that resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) will take strike action from 07:00 on Wednesday 17 December until 07:00 on Monday 22 December 2025.

On Saturday 6 December, Christmas lights were switched on by Julia Lopez MP at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Havering as the local community gathered in celebration of the hub’s first anniversary as a transformative ‘one-stop-shop' in the NHS.

NELFT is proud to announce the launch of its 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Assessment Hub, providing a safe, welcoming space for residents across north east London in urgent mental health crisis. The hub offers immediate access to professional and lived experience support and serves as an alternative to attending local accident and emergency departments.