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Plasma Donors Needed in London
A message from our colleages at NHS Blood and Transplant: Plasma donors needed in London - lack of awareness after 23 year gap NHS Blood and...
Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips from Healthwatch England to make...
Online Skills Training, 26th July 2021
Wealdstone Methodist Church invites you to join them at their Online Learning Centre on Monday 26th July, 1.30pm - 3pm. Find out more in the flyer...
Long Covid - Webinar Recording
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Harrow Council organised a webinar on Long Covid earlier this week, focusing on the symptoms, management and recovery from the condition, as well as on the kind of local support available in Harrow. There was also a Q and A with the panellists...
Special Information Session on the Covid-19 Vaccine, Thursday July 22nd 6pm-7pm
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: NHS North West London ICS (nwlondonics.nhs.uk) presents a special information session on the Covid-19 vaccine, with two doctors who speak Punjabi and Urdu. Join us Thursday July 22nd 6pm-7pm, to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccination campaign and the...
Hospital safety measures to remain in place after 19 July
A message from London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, who operate Northwick Park and Ealing hospitals: Infection control measures will remain in place at hospital sites for the foreseeable future. While the government roadmap plans to remove measures like this from everyday life, it is...
St Luke's Hospice Fundraising Events are Back!
St Luke's Hospice is thrilled to announce the launch of a series of live fundraising events. From skydiving to fire walking, running the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year or the London Marathon next year, to walking the fabulous Midnight Walk with your friends and family in 10 days time, they...
Pop-Up Covid-19 Testing
1 in 3 people with Covid don’t have symptoms but can still pass it on. Testing helps find these hidden cases and stop Covid’s secret spread. Test twice a week to protect friends and family. Test in person at various local community venues (dates and locations in the documents below). Testing at...
Covid Community Webinar (on Long Covid), Tuesday 13 July, 6.30-7.30pm
A message from Councillor Graham Henson, Leader of Harrow Council: I hope this finds you and your communities well. I am writing to invite you and members of your community to another of our popular information sessions about coronavirus in Harrow. Many in our community have suffered the impact of...
Important Update: RCCT and HWH Session of 8th July Cancelled
Important update, our outreach session with Romanian Culture and Charity Together is not going ahead this evening. We look forward to continuing to engage with the Romanian-origin community and others going forward.
Urgent: Postponement of Instagram Live to Wednesday 30 June at 6pm
A message from Jenny Solomons , Vaccinations Communications Lead at Harrow Council "Due to the England v Germany football game taking place at 5pm tomorrow evening, we are postponing the Instagram Live, ‘Covid and vaccines: what are the facts’ until Wednesday 30 June at 6pm. We are sorry for the...
Pregnancies and Vaccines in Five Asian Languages
The BBC Asian Network has created some content on pregnancies and vaccines available in Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Sylheti and Gujarati. Click here to visit the website .
SeeAbility - Eye Care Champions
SeeAbility does lots of work to make sure people with learning disabilities get the eye care they need. Find out more in the leaflet below.
Harrow Rethink Support Group - May 2021 Newsletter
Get the latest news and information from Harrow Rethink Support Group.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Pregnancy, Fertility and Breastfeeding Webinar - Monday 14th June
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: About this event : This free webinar is essential to hear from NHS specialists to answer your questions and concerns about the Covid-19 vaccines with regards to fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Who should attend : The event is open to all residents...
Mental Health: Expert by Experience Adviser Conversations
A message from our colleagues at Harrow Council: Working together - Coffee & Chat The Expert by Experience advisors will be hosting regular conversations with those interested in sharing their ideas on how mental health services can be improved and developed in Harrow. Please join us on a...
Pop-up Pfizer Vaccination Centres - This Weekend (5th and 6th June)
Aged 18 or over? Living or working in Harrow? Still waiting for your first vaccine? You can get your Covid vaccine now at the walk-in clinics below (see flyers). You don’t need to be registered with the practices but please bring proof of age. Please note these are Pfizer vaccines only.
Living Well with Bowel Cancer Event, Saturday 19th June
A message from our colleagues at Bowel Cancer UK: Our free virtual information and support event is for anyone affected by bowel cancer. Patients will hear about how to cope with their cancer diagnosis, live better with the disease and managing the side effects of treatment. It’s an opportunity to...
Carers Week 2021
This year, Carers Week takes place from 7-13 June. Carers Week is a national initiative which highlights the importance of unpaid carers, the challenges that they face and recognition of the contribution that they make to families and their communities. To mark the occasion we have attached a '...
RCCT and HWH Thursday Sessions
Romanian Culture and Charity Together and Healthwatch Harrow want to hear what the Romanian community think about local health and social care services. Join our online Zoom sessions, 2nd Thursday of each month 7 to 8pm. Translators available. For more information contact RCCT on 07311 488 110 or...
Mindful Practices for Chronic Illness and Empowered Health
Introducing a 6 week online programme with Pain Physiotherapist and Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Ranga Shah. Find out more in the flyer below.
Harrow Mental Health Service Carer Clinic
A message from our colleagues at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL): WHO IS A CARER? A carer is someone who provides help and unpaid support to a friend, family member or any other loved one. WHAT IS THE CARER CLINIC? CNWL recognises the importance of working in partnership...
Mental Health Awareness Week
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 will take place 10-16 May. The theme this year is nature. Clcik here to find out more.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week is taking place from Monday 10th May to Sunday 16th May this year. Diabetes UK joins Public Health England and NHS England as proud campaign partners for this annual awareness week. For this year’s Prevention Week campaign, NHS England has created a digital toolkit...
Bryon Hall vaccination centre is now open
A message from our colleagues at the NHS: Anyone aged over 40 and people eligible for a vaccine can now book a vaccination at Byron Hall. If you live in Harrow or the surrounding area and you have not yet had your Covid-19 vaccine, you can now book into Byron Hall using the link below. https://...
Harrow Virtual Fitness Membership - Discounts for Those on Low Incomes
Aspire and Harrow Council are providing a discounted Virtual membership for those on low incomes or in receipt of benefits. The membership gives 3 months discounted Zoom membership allowing access to over 20 classes per week: £5.00 per month for the first 3 months Zoom classes include Zumba,...
Rethink Carers Survey
A message from our colleagues at Rethink: Rethink have launched a carers survey - this survey is designed to help us in steering our current and future service provision for carers, whilst also identifying the areas we may want to influence through our future campaigns. Please share this with as...
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
A message from our colleagues at Bowel Cancer UK: Every 15 minutes somebody is diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK. It can affect anybody, regardless of their age or background. It's treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early, and nearly everyone survives if diagnosed at the earliest...
