Welcome to a selection of articles based on the theme of Health and Wellbeing.

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Redbridge Stop Smoking Service

By rff | October 27, 2020

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…

Flu virus and Importance of Flu Jab

By rff | October 21, 2020

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…

ANXIETY MANAGEMENT 5TH AUGUST

By rff | July 29, 2020

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…

Changes to urgent treatment centres

By rff | July 2, 2020

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…

Stress Management workshop in partnership with staff from NHS Talking Therapies Team – 24 June 2020

By rff | June 26, 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…

Safe Space at Boots Pharmacies

By rff | June 10, 2020

From 1st May, victims of domestic abuse can access safe spaces at Boots pharmacy consultation rooms across the country, where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice. The scheme is in response to the desperate situation facing many victims who are isolating with perpetrators during lockdown.  Domestic Abuse Charity, Hestia, says…

Track and Trace

By rff | June 2, 2020

The new NHS Test and Trace service is now live. As of Thursday 28 May, anyone who tests positive for coronavirus will be contacted by the service. They will ask for information about: your household members people you’ve been in direct contact with people you’ve been two metres apart from for more than 15 minutes…

FREE WEBINARS

By rff | May 13, 2020

The Redbridge Talking Therapies Team are providing very popular 1 hour webinars on zoom. The first 30-40 minutes content teaches techniques and the remaining 20 minutes is open for participant’s to ask questions.  Sleeping Through a Crisis (COVID-19)         May 21, 2020 10:00 AM         Jun 4, 2020 10:00 AM         Jun 18, 2020 10:00…

5 Steps to Mental Well-being

By rff | April 15, 2020

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in…

WELL-BEING SERVICE

By rff | April 3, 2020

Wellbeing support and shielding the vulnerable Redbridge Council’s wellbeing service is available to help and support the elderly and vulnerable who are at greatest risk from coronavirus in the borough. The people who are at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus are those with an underlying health condition.You can call the Wellbeing Service…