Free prescriptions for care leavers
In North Central London, care experienced young people can apply for a free Prescription Prepayment Certificate so they do not have to pay for prescribed medication. Who is eligible? You are eligible for a free Prescription Prepayment Certificate if you are: a care...
Supporting people back into work
We are delighted to announce that NCL ICS has been selected as one of the 15 Vanguard sites nationally to run a new support programme called WorkWell which aims to support disabled people and those with health conditions to start, stay and thrive at work. We, and the...NHS 111 for Mental Health
If you are worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option. This is a really important step forward to improve care for those who...UCLH Delivers its 1000th COVID-19 outreach clinic
The rain couldn’t dampen spirits on Tuesday (21 May) of those who turned out to celebrate as the vaccination team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) undertook its 1000th COVID-19 outreach clinic. The team welcomed patients and special guests who gathered at...WhatsApp and AI get NHS first approval for appointment scheduling
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB), the Islington GP Federation and technology provider SPRYT are piloting the use of WhatsApp and AI to streamline cancer screening appointment booking and rescheduling. This is the first time WhatsApp and AI have...Hoarding Awareness
This year, National Hoarding Awareness Week takes place from 13 to 17 May and the campaign is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The campaign theme is ‘Then and Now’ and it will be an opportunity to look at how education and awareness around Hoarding Disorder has...National Hoarding Awareness week 2024
This year, National Hoarding Awareness Week takes place from 13 to 17 May and the campaign is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The campaign theme is ‘Then and Now’ and it will be an opportunity to look at how education and awareness around Hoarding Disorder has...Celebrating our nurses in North Central London
International Nurses Day (IND 2024) takes place on 12 May and is a day to mark the contributions nurses make to society. This year’s theme is, Our nurses, our future, the economic power of care. Despite being the backbone of health care, nurses often faces financial...