The birth of the welfare state
Graham Millington looks at child mortality rates 100 years ago In 1917 the Bishop of London gave a speech...
Tag: health
‘We’ll be there for you’
National charity picks Waltham Forest to launch project aimed at making communities more dementia friendly Waltham Forest is one...
Concerns voiced over healthcare plans
Healthwatch Waltham Forest is helping locals get their views heard on NHS services, writes Daniela Muenzel Sustainability and Transformation...
Fighting the fat with football
Graham Millington explains how men in Leyton can score goals by avoiding bread rolls Phillip Smith is responsible for the...
Campaign for a better Whipps Cross
A plea from Mary Burnett, of Waltham Forest Save Our NHS Residents of Waltham Forest and staff working at...
High rate of hygiene breaches by food traders
Council is demanding more powers to tackle dirty kitchens Food businesses in the borough are being closed for breaching...
The ship that saves lives
A family from Chingford are using their skills to make a difference, writes Sophie Watson It’s definitely not your typical...
Comment on vision for new homes
Petition launched against council’s masterplan for thousands of homes dubbed ‘Lea Valley Eastside’ Residents have the chance to contribute...
Saving lives through social media
Vithiya Alphons tells James Cracknell about her battle with cancer Vithiya Alphons almost did not go to see a...
Whipps Cross labelled ‘inadequate’ for second time
Whipps Cross University Hospital has been rated ‘inadequate’ by care quality inspectors for the second time in a row....