London Waiting Room Relaunches with Enhanced Features and National Recognition
The North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is excited to announce the relaunch of the London Waiting Room, a comprehensive digital platform dedicated to supporting mental health and wellbeing across North Central London.
Supporting Patients Through the National PERT Shortage
A national shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is currently affecting patients across the UK, including in North Central London. PERT is essential for people whose pancreas doesn’t produce enough digestive enzymes to break down food properly.
Weight management medication in North Central London
Weight management services work with patients living with obesity, and as part of these services some medications are offered to support weight loss. Two medications have recently been in the news, Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) and Semaglutide (Wegovy®). The NHS in North...
Decisions on maternity and neonatal services in North London confirmed
NHS leaders have confirmed a decision which will shape the future of maternity and neonatal services across North London for generations to come.
Join the Free Why Weight Self-Management Programme!
Are you a resident of Islington or Haringey struggling with weight management? Whittington Health is here to help with the Why Weight Self-Management Programme (WWSMP). This FREE 6-week programme offers 2 hours of weekly sessions, designed to guide you toward healthier lifestyle choices and long-term weight loss.
Pharmacy opening hours over Easter 2025
Pharmacists deliver a range of services to help you stay well and can provide expert advice and treatment for minor health issues, without needing an appointment.
Health Secretary Visits James Wigg Practice to See Neighbourhood Working in Action
The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, visited the James Wigg Practice in Kentish Town this week to see how neighbourhood working is transforming care across North Central London.
Specialised services move to the ICB
From 1 April 2025, responsibility for 70 specialised services will move from NHS England to Integrated Care Boards. The delegation of these services to ICBs is part of a wider shift towards a more strategic, whole population approach to commissioning that aligns with...
Upcoming decision on maternity and neonatal care in North London will respond to changing population needs and declining birth rate
NHS leaders will make a decision next week which will shape the future of maternity and neonatal services across North London for generations to come.