Health and Wellbeing
Redbridge Stop Smoking Service
The Redbridge Stop Smoking service is FREE for individuals over 12 years of age who are living, working, studying or registered with a GP in Redbridge. The service offers a 6 week programme which includes weekly 1:1 behavioural support + stop smoking medication e.g. NRT or Champix. The combination of both of these elements increases…
Read MoreFlu virus and Importance of Flu Jab
We need your help to talk about the flu Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. There’s no “just” about it. The flu virus spreads from person to person. Even amongst those not showing symptoms. The flu vaccine is the best protection for you and those around you and…
Read MoreANXIETY MANAGEMENT 5TH AUGUST
Redbridge Faith Forum (Charity 1118675) was delighted to partner with NHS Talking Therapies to deliver this workshop looking at the topic of how to manage anxiety and worry. It was very reassuring for the 26 participants to hear that anxiety is normal and has evolved from our fight or flight response. Valuable techniques were taught…
Read MoreChanges to urgent treatment centres
Urgent care is for anything that needs the same day treatment. The way patients can get treatment for an urgent health problem is changing. If you have a minor injuries or minor illness, you can get treatment at an urgent treatment centre by calling NHS 111. Urgent treatment centres can treat most injuries and illnesses…
Read MoreStress Management workshop in partnership with staff from NHS Talking Therapies Team – 24 June 2020
Don’t worry if you missed, you can still watch the workshop! Redbridge Faith Forum ran it’s first virtual event on Tuesday 24 June 2020 a workshop on “Stress Management during Covid19 in partnership with staff from NHS Talking Therapies Team; Dr Ranjot Bhogal and Jenny Palmer. This was a pilot for us Prior to the…
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