Revolutionary Gene Therapy Brings New Hope for People with Sickle Cell Disease

by Joe Woodward | Feb 11, 2025 | Featured News, News

We are delighted to announce that NHS patients will soon have access to a groundbreaking gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease—a major milestone in the fight against this painful, life-limiting condition. Approved by NICE, this innovative treatment offers the...

North London Dental Health Lead appointed to national post 

by Joe Woodward | Jan 28, 2025 | Featured News, News

Congratulations to Dr Rakhee Patel, Dental Clinical Health Lead for North Central London, who has been appointed as Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England. The Office of the Chief Dental Officer England represents the head of the dental profession in England,...

Planning for Winter pressures

by Joe Woodward | Jan 22, 2025 | Featured News, News

How does the ICB support the NCL system in planning for winter pressures? In preparation for Winter 2024/25, we evaluate last year’s winter plan and the learning from its implementation, looking at all parts of the system – what worked and what didn’t. Our plan for...

Start 2025 Smoke-Free with the NHS

by Joe Woodward | Jan 21, 2025 | Featured News, News

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take control of your health and make a positive change. This January, the NHS is launching its New Year Quit Smoking Campaign, encouraging the nation’s six million smokers to make a quit attempt and start 2025 smoke-free....

Free information events for NCL parents: My child is unwell, what should I do?

by Joe Woodward | Jan 10, 2025 | Featured News, News

This winter, children’s health experts in north central London are hosting two children’s health information events for parents and carers. The online sessions are free and open to any parent or carer living in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington, and are...