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Tag Archives: Covid-19
NHS rolls out flu jabs for London’s pregnant mums and children
The autumn flu vaccine rollout begins today for children and pregnant women, with some NHS providers for the first time offering vaccinations in nurseries for two- to three-year-olds. Vaccine teams across the capital are preparing to start the first round … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon CCG, Health, London-wide issues
Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Flu vaccine, NHS, NHS London
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It’s a red-letter day for our ‘covid generation’ of school pupils
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Secondary school teacher KEN TOWL on the sense of anticipation gripping the nation’s teens, and their parents and tutors, ahead of tomorrow’s big A-levels results reveal All over the country, 17- and 18-year-olds are getting nervous. Their parents … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Ken Towl, Schools
Tagged A level results, A-Levels, coronavirus, Coulsdon, covid, covid lockdown, Covid-19, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Education, Ken Towl, London, New Addington, South Norwood, Thornton Heath, University degrees
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NHS urges all eligible to take up their covid spring booster jab
Doctors are reminding eligible people to get their Covid-19 spring booster vaccine before June 17. Teams from NHS London are working to make the vaccine available to as many people as possible, to provide vital protection against different strains of … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, NHS, NHS London
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Council takes more than year to appoint public health director
The council has announced that its new director of public health is going to be Ruth Hutchinson. But Hutchinson won’t be starting in this key, legally required role within the council until June. Given that she is replacing Rachel Flowers, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Council, Health, Katherine Kerswell, Rachel Flowers, Ruth Hutchinson
Tagged Conservative, coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon Council, Director of Public Health, Katherine Kerswell, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Rachel Flowers, Ruth Hutchinson, Tory
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Croydon NHS issues health warning over freezing weather
While Croydon and most of London has so far escaped any settled snow fall, much of the rest of the country has been coping with the winter weather, and Croydon’s NHS is encouraging people to be prepared and take action … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Croydon NHS Trust, Dr Subhro Banerjee, Flu, Weather warnings, Winter weather
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NHS appeals to Londoners: help us to help you at Christmas
Faced with a surge in demand for hospital beds because of seasonal viruses, the NHS in London is asking the public to “help us help you” this Christmas. As winter viruses flourish, the NHS is under increased pressure, with more … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Croydon, Flu, Flu vaccine, London, NHS, NHS London
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Hospitalisations from new variant covid virus are on the rise
The number of people admitted to London’s hospital with covid has reached a peak, caused by the spread of the new, XEC variant. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency shows that the hospital admission rate for new covid … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, NHS, NHS London
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NHS urges Londoners to get vaccinated against winter viruses
NHS doctors are urging those eligible to get their free covid-19 and flu vaccinations to help reduce the impact of winter viruses. From today, people at risk across London will start receiving their winter vaccinations, providing vital protection from developing … Continue reading
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Tagged covid, Covid vaccine, Covid-19, Flu, Flu vaccine, NHS, NHS London
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This year’s round of covid booster vaccinations available now
The NHS National Booking System for spring covid-19 vaccinations opened this week, with eligible people across London able to book appointments now. The first appointments start on Monday, April 22. People at increased risk from severe illness can get the … Continue reading
People in Croydon are the most giving in whole of London
Croydon residents are some of the most generous charity donors in the country, according to figures released today, with residents living in the Croydon South constituency topping the table among London’s charity-givers. Despite the Cost of Living Crisis, Londoners donated … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Croydon East, Croydon South
Tagged CAF, Charities Aid Foundation, charity, covid, covid lockdown, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon East, Croydon South
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Rapid rise in measles cases forces NHS to issue vax appeal
As measles cases continue to rise in the capital, NHS London is calling on young people to ensure they have their vaccinations. UK Health Security Agency statistics reveal there have been 733 confirmed cases of measles since October 2023, with … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, London-wide issues
Tagged covid, Covid-19, London, Measles, measles mumps and rubella, MMR, NHS, NHS London, vaccination
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700 Londoners admitted to hospital as covid numbers soar
Doctors fear that New Year’s Eve parties and events could become super-spreader events, as the number of winter virus cases soars and the number of people testing positive for covid continues to rise in London. In the run-up to Christmas, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Mary Ramsay, NHS, NHS London, pandemic, UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA
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NHS is braced for latest round of strikes by junior doctors
Croydon’s NHS hospitals are coming to terms with the latest junior doctors strike, in the ongoing pay dispute with the government. Junior doctors began their latest strike action this morning from 7am, and they will remain on strike until Saturday, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Junior Doctors' Strike, NHS
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Last week left for NHS online bookings of covid and flu jabs
Eligible Londoners have a deadline of next Thursday, December 14, to book flu and Covid vaccinations online. Vaccinations helped prevent 25,000 people from being hospitalised last winter, according official data. Cold and wet weather and festive celebrations mean that people … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Flu, NHS, NHS London, Vaccinations
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Perry’s Tories opt to send in the heavies to borough’s poorest
CROYDON IN CRISIS: After hiking Council Tax by 15%, the Tory Mayor and his finance chief are now using ‘an in-house army of bailiffs’ to go after residents on benefits who have fallen into arrears. By STEVEN DOWNES While Jason … Continue reading
Posted in Council Tax, Croydon Council, Mayor Jason Perry, South West London Law Centres, Stuart King
Tagged 15% Council Tax hike, Conservative, Council Tax, Council Tax arrears, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon Council, Jason Cummings, Labour, Mayor Jason Perry, South West London Law Centre, STUART KING, Tory, Universal Credit
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Leading figure in covid response to leave Croydon NHS Trust
Lee McPhail is to step down as chief operating officer at the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust after five years in the post, it has been announced by the Trust which operates Croydon’s Mayday and Purley War Memorial hospitals. In … Continue reading
Royal Mail struggling to deliver 3rd class service in Croydon
The cost of a first-class stamp may have recently been increased to £1.25 – or £1.95 for a “large” letter – but the service delivered by the Royal Mail for households across much of Croydon has deteriorated to the point … Continue reading
NHS at 75: competition winners demonstrate pride and service
Two NHS staff members in London have won their categories in a Fujifilm photography competition for NHS staff and volunteers to mark 75 years of the health service. Today, July 5, 2023, marks 75 years since the founding of the … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Fujifilm, London NHS, NHS, NHS at 75
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Only 40% eligible Londoners have had covid spring boosters
Only 4-in-10 of Londoners who are eligible have had their covid spring booster vaccinations, with less than one month of the roll-out timetable remaining. That’s according to figures released this morning by NHS London, which is urging those yet to … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Croydon, London, Mayor, NHS London
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NHS to roll-out spring booster covid jabs for high-risk groups
The largest vaccination programme in history is continuing to expand with the offer of a targeted spring booster for those at highest risk of covid infection, including over 75s, those with a weakened immune system and older adult care home … Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Chris Streather, NHS, NHS London
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NHS repeats calls for children to be vaccinated against polio
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has joined with the NHS in the capital to urge parents to ensure their children are up to date with their routine immunisations, particularly for mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) and polio. Poliovirus has … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Mayor Sadiq Khan, measles mumps and rubella, MMR, NHS London, Polio
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Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding
Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Charity, Community associations, Crisis Skylight Centre, Croydon CAB, Croydon Council, Croydon Vision, CVA, Garwood Foundation, Mayor Jason Perry, Mind in Croydon, South West London Law Centres, Steve Phaure
Tagged Age UK Croydon, Asian Resource Centre of Croydon, Conservative, Covid-19, Crisis, Croydon, Croydon Almshouses, Croydon CAB, Croydon Citizens Advice, Croydon Council, Croydon Drop In, Croydon Vision, Croydon Voluntary Action, CVA, Garwood Foundation, Mayor Jason Perry, Mind in Croydon, New Addington Good Samaritans, South West London Law Centre, Steve Phaure, SWLLC, Tory
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Health report finds poverty and deprivation key in inequalities
Rachel Flowers, Croydon’s director of public health, has highlighted local health inequalities and made raft of recommendations to “narrow the gap” to improve residents’ health at every life stage. Flowers’ report is the first for three years that has not … Continue reading
Two years on, the need for covid booster jabs remains strong
Two years since the NHS delivered the world’s first covid jab in Croydon, kick-starting the most successful vaccination programme ever, health leaders are calling for Londoners who are eligible to get their booster dose ahead of Christmas. The NHS in … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Chris Streather, Mayday Hospital
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NHS urges fans to take a shot for England at the World Cup
CROYDON COMMENTARY: Groups gathering together in pubs and bars to watch matches in the football World Cup could increase the risk of spreading flu and covid warns Dr CHRIS STREATHER, the medical director for the NHS in London, pictured right … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health
Tagged coronavirus, covid, Covid-19, Dr Chris Streather, Football, Harry Kane, NHS London, World Cup
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