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Category Archives: Health
We can all deal with lockdown if we put our minds to it
CROYDON COMMENTARY: It has still been possible to lead a ‘mentally healthy lifestyle’, even under pandemic conditions. RICHARD PACITTI offers some helpful advice Like so much else concerned with covid-19, we are “learning as we go” as far as the … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Health, Mind in Croydon
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Mental Health, Mind in Croydon, Richard Pacitti
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Mayor Khan asks ‘heroic’ Londoners to stick to the covid rules
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, today urged all Londoners to continue to follow the lockdown rules in order to ensure that all restrictions in the capital can be lifted by June 21, as outlined last night by the Prime … Continue reading
Posted in Boris Johnson, Business, Fieldway, Health, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, New Addington, Sadiq Khan, Schools
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, London, Mayor, New Addington, Sadiq Khan
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South African variant of covid-19 identified in New Addington
Additional covid-19 “surge testing” is being launched in New Addington and Fieldway from tomorrow, after Public Health England found evidence of a covid-19 case with the South African variant that cannot be linked back to international travel. The need for … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Council, Fieldway, Health, New Addington, Rachel Flowers
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon Council, Fieldway, New Addington, Public Health England, Rachel Flowers
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Half-term report: Is 49% really a pass mark for this test?
CROYDON COMMENTARY: After the respite of a week away from the virtual chalkface, the borough’s teachers are warily preparing themselves to be subject of the latest ‘Boris Big Bang’ As the UK slips down the rankings for the highest per … Continue reading
Minutes show plan to end services to 200 families in Sutton
EXCLUSIVE: Sutton Council has been criticised by a local MP for being ‘insensitive’ to parents of children with SEND, while an official complaint has been lodged over a senior LibDem councillor’s conduct. By our Sutton investigations editor, CARL SHILTON Confidential … Continue reading
Despite all the walking and talking, every day is like Sunday
CROYDON COMMENTARY: ‘Every day is silent and grey…’. Lockdown has stirred memories of songs and sitcoms for RICHARD PACITTI (right) During the coronavirus restrictions, a friend sent me an email with the heading No Particular Place To Go, a light-hearted … Continue reading
Posted in Comedy, Health, Music
Tagged Billy Bragg, coronavirus, Covid-19, Morrissey, Richard Pacitti, Squeeze
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Council staff to start six-week covid-19 testing programme
Nearly a year since the country first went into lockdown because of the covid-19 pandemic, frontline staff at Croydon Council are to be part of a six-week rapid testing programme for coronavirus, starting from Monday. In an email to staff … Continue reading
‘Surge testing’ for South African variant starts in Streatham
Lambeth today began carrying out “surge testing” for the South African variant of covid-19 in Streatham. It is the second area bordering Croydon to be subject to surge testing in a week, following cases of the South African variant being … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Lambeth Council
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Lambeth, Pollards Hill, Streatham
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Croydon BME Forum: Should we take the vaccine? Feb 11
Posted in Community associations, Croydon BME Forum, Health
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon BME Forum, Sarah Jones MP
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Crystal Palace give stadium over to NHS for vaccination centre
Sports centres in South Norwood are being turned into emergency coronavirus medical facilities. A hospitality suite at Crystal Palace FC’s Selhurst Park stadium has been adapted into one of London’s biggest covid-19 vaccination venues, playing a pivotal role in vaccinating … Continue reading
Door-to-door testing rolled out to locate covid-19 variant
A mass testing programme was rolled out this morning in the CR4 postcode area in a determined effort to locate people with a highly infectious variant of coronavirus. On-the-spot doorstep tests, home testing kits and mobile testing units are to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues, Norbury, Siobhain McDonagh MP
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Mitcham, Norbury, Pollards Hill, Siobhain McDonagh MP
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Teachers offer guidance for Children’s Mental Health Week
Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week. With so many children’s mental health badly effected by lockdown and absence from school, former teacher LAURA STEELE of education experts PlanBee has gathered a week’s worth of fantastic free resources … Continue reading
Dogged charity has fresh approach to reduce loneliness
A charity has been launched in Croydon aiming to reduce social isolation and loneliness for the over-55s – by using dogs. CareDogs pairs people aged 55 and over with suitable canine companions. The charity hopes to address the growing problem … Continue reading
Royal Mail adds Croydon to list of covid-hit sorting offices
Post sorting offices in Croydon, South Croydon and Caterham, between them serving four different CR postcodes, have been added to the Royal Mail’s list of those areas worst-hit by the impact of covid-19. Like most postal deliveries recently, the Royal … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Health
Tagged Caterham, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Royal Mail, South Croydon
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A pain in the neck: homeworking is turning us into LOSERS
Are you among the millions of “homeworking LOSERS” created during the covid-19 pandemic? According to research conducted on behalf of technology company, EIZO, the coronavirus lockdown is turning millions of workers into “Laptops On Sofas and Employment Rights Shelved” (geddit?), … Continue reading
100,000 dead: Prime Minister says ‘We’re doing all we can’
The chilling statistic was announced yesterday. There have been nearly 104,000 deaths attributed to coronavirus in this country since the pandemic began, data from the UK’s national statisticians shows. That means that the death rate in Britain is the highest … Continue reading
Posted in Care Homes, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged Boris Johnson, Conservative, coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Mayday Hospital, Tory
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London’s toxic air is ‘a public health emergency’ says charity
The health of Croydon residents is are among the worst affected by pollution, according to research conducted for City Hall, with BAME communities and the elderly particularly at risk Toxic air quality in Croydon increases the risk of death in … Continue reading
Residents left empty-handed after seeking £500 covid grant
EXCLUSIVE: More than half of Croydon applicants for a Government-funded isolation grant have been rejected by the council. CLARA MURRAY reports Applications to a government-funded self-isolation payment have surged in Croydon over the past two months, but many residents have … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon Council, Health
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, Croydon Council, London Borough of Croydon
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London’s blue light services team up in battle against covid
London’s blue-light services have this week forged a partnership like they have never needed before, with officers from the Metropolitan Police and crews from the London Fire Brigade driving ambulances and assisting medics to help boost the emergency response to … Continue reading
In-home care provider to recruit 50 new assistants this year
Bluebird Care will be recruiting around 50 new care assistants in Croydon this year, the company has announced. With offices on Brighton Road, Bluebird Care, a Best Employer in Care award-winner, already employ staff who provide care and support to … Continue reading
Mayor declares covid emergency as 1-in-30 Londoners infected
5pm UPDATE: ELLA HOPKINS reports on the rapidly worsening situation around the capital’s hospitals, including Croydon, as the death toll rises to a record number London Mayor Sadiq Khan has declared a major incident, as coronavirus cases continue to rise … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues, Mayday Hospital, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Croydon, London, London Assembly, Mayday Hospital, Mayor, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
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‘Extremely serious’: Croydon’s 600 new covid cases every day
The coronavirus situation in Croydon “is extremely serious”, according to an internal email sent by the council’s director of public health last night. The email from Rachel Flowers, sent to councillors and seen by Inside Croydon, explained that by 6pm … Continue reading
Croydon A&E doctor acclaimed in Hail Your Heroes awards
The lead doctor at Mayday Hospital’s emergency department has been named “Top Doc” in a national newspaper’s “Hail Your Heroes” awards. Dr Mayank Agarwal helped the hospital care for thousands of people needing emergency treatment during the covid-19 crisis. And … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, Mayday Hospital
Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, Mayank Agarwal, Mayday Hospital
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NHS in New Year plea to public: ‘999 is for emergencies only’
The NHS – facing the biggest challenge in the organisation’s history – is urging Londoners to follow government guidance on staying safe over New Year’s bank holiday weekend and remember that 999 and A&E are for emergencies only. Because of … Continue reading
1,500 new covid positive cases in Croydon over Christmas
NHS England orders hospitals to free up all available beds for a surge in coronavirus cases which could last until March Any suggestion that the government placing London in Tier 4 restrictions to reduce the spread of coronavirus was too … Continue reading
