Recent Comments
Nick Davies on Police dispersal notice in cla… Jim Bush on Cabinet post puts Fahnbulleh… insidecroydon on Philp all at sea as he claims… Derek Nicholls on Philp all at sea as he claims… Sarah Hartman on Police dispersal notice in cla… Arfur Towcrate on Police dispersal notice in cla…
Category Archives: Health
Air ambulance sent to Surrey Street after man falls from bridge
UPDATED 4pm The air ambulance and other emergency services were called to a horrific incident on Surrey Street today, after a man, aged in his 30s, fell from a height, thought to be from the pedestrian walkway over the street … Continue reading
Man in the van for Percy’s Homeless Hub wins BBC award
A volunteer working with the homeless in Croydon, plus a pet dog, figured prominently in BBC Radio London’s annual Make A Difference awards last night. The capital-wide awards scheme began during the covid pandemic, and has continued to recognise the … Continue reading
Croydon among 43 areas in £10m NHS neighbourhood scheme
Croydon is among 43 areas earmarked for the first neighbourhood health services, in a £10million government scheme. Lambeth and Southwark and East Surrey are also on the list of areas, under an initiative that sets out to “tackle the nation’s … Continue reading
Nursing home residents hammer home victory at annual match
They play a mean game of croquet down at Whitgift House in South Croydon. This week the residents of the nursing home, which nestles in the grounds of the large private school, handed out a bit of a drubbing to … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Care Homes, Fiona Fletcher Smith, Health, Michael Walcott, Roisha Hughes, Schools, Whitgift Foundation, Whitgift School
Tagged Care Homes, Croquet, Croydon, Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Rev Michael Walcott, Roisha Hughes, South Croydon, Whitgift Foundation, Whitgift House, Whitgift School
Leave a comment
Hospital charity strides out to create peaceful dementia garden
For one worker at Croydon’s largest hospital, tomorrow’s Move for Good charity walk is a walk for memories, for healing and for hope. Amraj Dhamu will be taking part in the 10-kilometre walk on September 14 in support of Croydon … Continue reading
Mental Health Strategy offers help when and where it is needed
On World Suicide Prevention Day, NHS has revealed its London Mental Health Strategy, intended to put prevention at the heart of the capital’s mental health system, with a clear and consistent service. Vanessa Ford is the chief executive at South … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged Croydon, James' Place, London, London Mental Health Strategy, NHS London, Suicide, World Suicide Prevention Day
Leave a comment
Someone to watch over you: railway staff are taking extra care
A woman from New Addington who works on the railways has spoken about how her prompt actions have helped to save lives. Kelly Holyoake, 57, has worked as part of Southern’s ticket office team for three years. Ahead of tomorrow’s … Continue reading
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
Leave a comment
‘Scandalous’ council delays over Beddington’s asbestos fly-tip
Sutton Council criticised for a ‘disgraceful’ failure to allow a fly-tipped pile of asbestos to disintegrate on a public road for around three weeks. CARL SHILTON reports A four-tonne pile of hazardous waste, including large amounts of asbestos roofing panelling, … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Fly tipping, Health, Helen Bailey, Nick Mattey, Sutton Council, Tim Foster, Veolia
Tagged Asbestos, Beddington, Endeavour Way, fly-tip, Fly-tipping, Helen Bailey, Hydro Cleansing Ltd, Liberal Democrats, London, Nick Mattey, Steve Hoad, Sutton, Sutton Council, Tim Foster, Veolia
2 Comments
Busy South Croydon main road closed for hours after collision
The busy South End main road in South Croydon was closed in both directions for more than two hours late yesterday afternoon, as emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision, reportedly involving a van and a pedestrian, close … Continue reading
London on amber alert as heatwave risks wildfires and deaths
An amber heat health warning is in place for London from today until 6pm on tomorrow, as temperatures soar above 30°C in the capital’s fourth heatwave of this summer. Temperatures in London reached 31.9°C yesterday, and are forecast to touch … Continue reading
Charity steps in with pain relief machines for children’s ward
Croydon Health Charity has helped bring vital new equipment to Croydon’s largest hospital with the donation of upgraded patient-controlled analgesia, or PCA, pumps – giving young patients more effective and responsive pain relief, closer to home. The PCA pumps allow … Continue reading
Appointments as usual say NHS as doctors start five-day strike
The NHS in London has urged patients to continue coming forward for care during the doctors’ strike, which began this morning. Around 50,000 resident doctors were expected to walk out from 7am today until next Wednesday, July 30. Resident doctors, … Continue reading
Posted in Croydon NHS Trust, Health, London Ambulance Service, Mayday Hospital, St Helier Hospital
Tagged Croydon University Hospital, Dr Chris Streather, Junior Doctors' Strike, Mayday Hospital, NHS, NHS England, NHS London, Resident Doctors, Resident Doctors' Strike, St Helier Hospital
Leave a comment
Mayday! Report shows Croydon hospital requires improvement
Croydon’s largest NHS hospital has for the second time in less than three years been given a “requires improvement” rating by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission. In the report, the inspectors found that some patients had to wait more … Continue reading
Royal College calls on student nurses to help its jobs campaign
The Royal College of Nursing has issued an appeal to third-year students to join its campaign to help more graduating nurses secure proper employment, including with the hospital where they have done their training. Inside Croydon reported last week of … Continue reading
Student nurses left ‘abandoned’ and ‘neglected’ by NHS Trust
As government launches its 10-year plan for the NHS, newly qualified nurses are being turned down for jobs at the hospital where they have spent the past three years training Around 100 student nurses staged a demonstration outside Mayday Hospital … Continue reading
NHS and agencies urge caution as temperatures soar to 32º
With an amber warning issued over rising temperatures in the coming days, NHS London has issued urgent health advice, asking people to take care and use NHS services wisely. Weather forecasters are predicting temperatures in Croydon as high as 32º … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Health
Tagged Croydon, Hot weather, London, Met Office, NHS, NHS London, Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, SWEP, Weather warning
Leave a comment
Addiscombe firm backing director’s long ride for St Raphael’s
A Croydon builders’ merchant is supporting a dedicated colleague as they gear up for an incredible charity challenge, cycling more than 200 miles from London to Paris to raise vital funds for St Raphael’s Hospice. Chris Dack is the IT … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Charity, Health
Tagged Chris Dack, Harris and Bailey, London to Brighton, London to Paris, Merton, St Raphael's Hospice, Sutton, Worcester Park
Leave a comment
RSPCA issues life-saving appeal over back garden football nets
The RSPCA has rescued a young fox stuck down a well at St Helier Hospital. And the animal charity has issued some potentially life-saving advice to all Londoners about everyday equipment kept in many gardens which can pose a deadly … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Gardening, RSPCA, St Helier Hospital
Tagged Football nets, Foxes, Gardens, RSPCA, St Helier Hospital, Sutton
Leave a comment
NHS makes London-wide appeal for O Negative blood donors
The NHS is appealing to thousands of “missing” blood donors across London to come forward urgently, as it warns that supplies of O Negative blood are critically low. NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed there are 4,303 donors in the … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London-wide issues
Tagged Blood donors, NHS, NHS Blood and Transplant, O Negative blood
Leave a comment
Cup final captain Thomas gets back on his bike to fight cancer
Geoff Thomas, the former Crystal Palace captain, is setting off to ride the Tour de France route next month, 20 years since he first completed the arduous test of cycling endurance. Former England midfielder Thomas will once again will be … Continue reading
Posted in Crystal Palace FC, Cycling, Football, Health, Sport
Tagged 1990 FA Cup final, Crystal Palace, Cure Leukaemia, Cycling, Geoff Thomas, Leukaemia, Leukaemia Care, Tour de France
Leave a comment
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
Leave a comment
Groundbreaking Bethlem Gallery creates important collection
Bethlem Gallery artists, who have developed their work and careers with the gallery over three decades, are being recognised for the first time in an important contemporary art collection, with a celebratory festival open to all planned for next month. … Continue reading
Firefighters welcome Brigade’s new team of wellbeing dogs
The London Fire Brigade has welcomed six furry, four-legged recruits this week, Mental Health Awareness Week, to join their wellbeing dog team. Members of staff volunteer with their own dogs to participate in the project. The team is available to … Continue reading
Posted in Health, London Fire Brigade
Tagged LFB, London Fire Brigade, Wallington, Wallington Fire Station, Wellbeing dogs
Leave a comment
Satnam Yoga classes – all abilities welcome – Coulsdon
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Posted in Activities, Advertisement, Business, Coulsdon, Health
Tagged Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Henna Idnani, Satnam Yoga
Leave a comment
