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Government’s COVID-19 testing messaging left BAME communities feeling alienated and blamed

A recent study has found that government and NHS messaging around COVID-19 testing left many people from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds feeling abandoned and blamed for COVID’s spread. 

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‘They change lives’: the impact of assistance dogs

The positive impact of pets on people’s lives is a topic many would agree on. Though vet fees can add

Sharp increase in childhood obesity prompts new NHS health campaign

A new government campaign launched on Monday to tackle the declining diets and increasing childhood obesity rates fuelled by the

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Sadiq Khan praises NHS as more than 86% of adults in London receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has praised the work of the NHS following news that 86% of adults in London

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London NHS heroes recognised in New Year honours list

The hard work and dedication of London NHS staff was recognised in 2021’s New Year Honours.  A midwife, virologist and radiographer were awarded alongside more than 30 other health service

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Registering overseas vaccinations: the quest for booster jabs

The vaccine booster campaign has increased across the UK in recent weeks, in part of an attempt to tackle the

97% of Covid patients in local hospitals not fully vaccinated

Unvaccinated patients make up the vast majority of Covid-19 hospitalisations in South West London, whilst local vaccination numbers soar.  Research

£440,000 funding available to tackle BAME organ, blood and stem cell donor shortage

The government has announced £440,000 of funding available to Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to address the shortage of

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London delivers record week of Covid vaccinations with 15 million jabs

The NHS in London delivered a record-breaking week of over 650,000 booster vaccines and third doses last week, pushing the capital toward

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NHS data shows drop in women attending cervical screening during the pandemic

Cervical screening can be lifesaving, and women are advised to attend their appointment for a screening when called.  Medical staff who screen

St George’s hospital helps the homeless this winter

The staff at St George’s hospital plan to help homeless people off the streets as well as treat their illnesses

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