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Trust admits 'still more to do' despite diagnostic imaging improvements

Whipps Cross University Hospital (Picture: Katie Collins/PA)

Royal London Hospital

Michael Cox

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Inspectors found improvements in the diagnostic imaging services at Whipps Cross and Royal London Hospitals during a follow-up visit.
Newham Covid-19 comparison - lockdown November 2020 vs November 2021

London Live

Covid-19: How the situation in Newham compares to this time last year

Cash Boyle

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A new Covid variant has been discovered in South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong

Coronavirus

Here's what we know so far about the new Covid variant

Matthew Earth

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File photo dated 31/07/21 of a person receiving a Covid-19 jab. Unions are warning of "catastrophic"

NHS

'Mandatory jabs may deal big hit to east London NHS staffing'

Josh Mellor Local Democracy Reporter

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Dr Sonya Babu-Narayan, associate medical director at the BHF

Health

Six-week waits for heart scans 'doubled over pandemic,' charity claims

Daniel Gayne

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Zina Etheridge, incoming chief executive of North East London Integrated Care System.

NHS

New chief to take over east London health and care partnership

Daniel Gayne

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The Royal London Hospital, run by Barts Health NHS Trust. Picture: Mike Brooke

London Live

Covid cases rise at Barts Health hospitals

Andrew Brookes

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BHRUT's new chief executive Matthew Trainer at Queens Hospital in Romford. Picture by Ellie Hoskins

Coronavirus

Nightingale Hospital was 'like home insurance' for London, says health boss

Michael Cox

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A phial of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine ready for administration at Guy's Hospital in London

London Live

Revealed: The number of unvaccinated care home staff in your area

Andrew Brookes

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File photo dated 31/07/21 of a person receiving a Covid-19 jab. People will be able to book their Co

Coronavirus

Nearly 5,000 unvaccinated hospital workers at risk of losing jobs

Alastair Lockhart, LDRS

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Concerns about people returning to work 10 days after positive Covid-19 test.

Coronavirus

First pill to treat Covid-19 gets approval in UK

Grace Piercy

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Newham University Hospital

Royal London Hospital

Covid cases rise again at Barts NHS Trust hospitals

Daniel Gayne

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A woman uses a landline phone in an Office, in central London.

NHS | Opinion

Please be kind to yourself, to others and to your NHS

Dr Muhammad Naqvi, clinical chair for Newham, NHS NEL Clinical Commissioning Group

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Enjoying boat trip at 2017 summer festival on the Regent's Canal

Study asks: why are canals and rivers a watery lifeline during pandemic?

Mike Brooke

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Millions of people across the UK are being forced to tear up their Christmas plans following fresh restrictions.

Coronavirus

Could we face coronavirus restrictions over Christmas?

Owen Sennitt

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vaccine rollout

Coronavirus

Who can get a Covid booster jab and how can I book one?

Owen Sennitt

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Woman administering a Covid-29 vaccine

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Barts Health NHS Trust reports one of lowest rates of vaccinated staff

Alastair Lockhart, Local Democracy Reporter

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Rice, oats, milk, fruit and bread on an outdoor table

Charity provides free breakfasts for 561 vulnerable families over half term

Andrew Brookes

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A general view of Whipps Cross University Hospital in Walthamstow, east London. Police launched a mu

Coronavirus

Covid patient numbers rebound at Barts Health hospitals

Daniel Gayne

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Rough sleeper. PHOTO: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Homelessness

94pc of rough sleepers helped by council 'haven't returned to streets'

Andrew Brookes

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Picture: Areca Wilson via Wikimedia Commons

Coronavirus

Vaccine uptake lags in Newham as case rates rise

Alastair Lockhart, Local Democracy Reporter

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The Royal London Hospital, run by Barts Health NHS Trust. Picture: Mike Brooke

Coronavirus

Fewer than 100 Covid patients at Barts Health hospitals, figures reveal

Daniel Gayne

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Newham Transitional Practice admin Hurrea Wali and lead nurse Sihle Malapela

Event to link up homeless and vulnerable people with free support services

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Newham University Hospital

Coronavirus

Covid-19 cases monthly fall at Barts Trust hospitals

Daniel Gayne

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Covid-19 in Havering

Coronavirus

New Covid vaccine centres to open across east London

Daniel Gayne

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The first drug found to help save the lives of coronavirus patients was trialled at Barts Health. Pi

Health

Barts Trust helps with app to improve care for disabled patients

Daniel Gayne

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Covid social distancing sign in Norwich.

Coronavirus

More restrictions set to be scrapped in Boris Johnson's winter Covid plan

Louisa Baldwin

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Rajesh Jain, critical care lead at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

NHS

Nearly 90pc of ICU Covid patients in north east London not fully vaccinated

Daniel Gayne

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Newham University Hospital

Coronavirus

Covid deaths hit 1,900 at Barts Trust's hospitals

Daniel Gayne

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The NHS is trying to promote use of its app among Somali, Romanian, and Bengali speakers

NHS

Campaign to promote NHS app among non-English speaking communities

Daniel Gayne

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