How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023
From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing. By primary care services, we mean GPs, dentists, opticians and pharmacies. There are two ways you can make a complaint: You can complain to the...
North Central London (NCL) Start Well programme: June 2023 update
The long-term NCL Start Well programme – which aims to ensure we deliver the best care to meet the needs of babies, children, young people, and pregnant women and people – has been carrying out an options appraisal process for maternity, neonates, and paediatric...
Staying well during hot weather
Extreme heat presents several risks to health. Remember to check on vulnerable neighbours, family, or friends daily during hot weather. Older people, young children, and people with long-term conditions are the most vulnerable and may need help keeping cool. Below are...
NCL ICB celebrates 90.3% completion of learning disability health checks in 2022-23
Following collaborative work across NCL, 90.3% of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities have been completed for 2022/23. This is a fabulous team effort and a great achievement for the shared concern of this community. The learning disabilities...
North Central London wins big at the Burdett Nursing Awards 2023
Earlier this month we saw four teams and projects across North Central London’s Integrated Care System competing as finalists across six categories at the Burdett Nursing Awards 2023. We concluded the evening celebrating two great wins. The NCL Learning Hub’s Nurse...
NHS Mum and Baby app
A new NHS ‘Mum and Baby’ app that’s been created by NHS clinicians with and for women and their families is now available in North Central London.
Children in London offered polio and MMR vaccinations through primary schools
From May 2023, parents and guardians of children aged one to 11, who are not up to date with their vaccinations, will be offered vaccinations for their children against polio and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) through primary schools and community venues. They can also contact their GP surgery at any time to get their children up to date with their vaccinations.
Remote health monitoring in care homes benefits patients
An innovative way of monitoring the health of residents in care homes which was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, is continuing to benefit people across North Central London. During the pandemic, it was important to reduce the risks of outbreaks of COVID-19...
Choose the right NHS service for you and your family
If you need medical assistance this bank holiday weekend, please choose NHS services wisely to make sure care is available to patients who need it most.