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Veteran footballers beating lockdown blues
15 Jun 2020

Veteran footballers beating lockdown blues

Being a man can mean you are more likely to get seriously ill if you catch coronavirus, with the latest data showing men are twice as likely to die from it compared to women
11 Jun 2020

Coronavirus. Important advice and help for those who are ‘shielding’ at home

If you have had a letter from the NHS advising you to stay at home and avoid all face-to face contact
10 Jun 2020

Diabetes patients urged not to avoid the NHS

This Diabetes Week, GPs in Tower Hamlets are urging people with diabetes not to avoid the NHS due to the coronavirus outbreak
10 Jun 2020

Diabetes patients and NHS staff face extra Coronavirus challenge

The current pandemic has made it harder for both patients, and the NHS staff who care for them, to control and treat it.
08 Jun 2020

The NHS in Tower Hamlets is here for carers

Unpaid carers make a huge contribution to families and communities across Tower Hamlets
04 Jun 2020

NHS Test and Trace: if you’ve been in contact with a person who has coronavirus

NHS information about what to do if you're told by the NHS Track and Trace service that you've been in contact with someone who has coronavirus.
01 Jun 2020

Volunteers’ Week: Thank you to everyone who supports our NHS

We want to say a big thank you to everyone across north east London who have been going out of their way to help our NHS and others.
26 May 2020

Your NHS is still here for you

GPs in your area want to reassure you that your NHS is here for you.
21 May 2020

The NHS in Tower Hamlets is still here for you this May Bank Holiday

While GP surgeries will be closed this bank holiday Monday (25 May), you can still see a GP through our GP extended access service, get advice from NHS 111 or visit a pharmacist
20 May 2020

Eid celebrations and the importance of social distancing

GPs in Tower Hamlets are wishing Eid Mubarak to the Muslim community, and urging those celebrating to avoid hosting or attending in-person social gatherings during the festivities.
20 May 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week: supporting local people through the coronavirus pandemic

Life may be disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, but our mental health services are not – we are open for business and encourage you to get in touch for more support if you feel low, worried, anxious, or concerned
18 May 2020

Coronavirus symptoms: loss or change of smell or taste added to symptoms to self-isolate with

If you experience this symptom, or a new continuous cough, or a high fever, you need to immediately isolate at home for seven days. Those you live with will need to isolate for 14 days.