Health

Hampstead homecare provider Right at Home is celebrating after being rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

'Ecstatic moment' for care agency after receiving first 'outstanding' rating

Planning for Mitzvah Day, November 24

Planning for Mitzvah Day, November 24

Meet the people trying to tackle food poverty and bring communities together

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

Rachel Reeves on her way to deliver the first Budget - the first by a woman (Image: PA)

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'How the Budget will help people in Hampstead and Highgate'

Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq has opposed the move to shut the maternity unit at the Royal Free

Hampstead and Highgate MP Tulip Siddiq has opposed the move to shut the maternity unit at the Royal Free

More people back axing maternity unit at Royal Free than at Whittington

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Camden Town

Specialist dementia nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, will support families living with dementia in Camden Town

Free dementia support now available in Camden Town

The extension of the Royal Free will be between the original hospital building and the Pears building

The extension of the Royal Free will be between the original hospital building and the Pears building

Royal Free Hospital set for expansion to 'help reduce waiting lists'

Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old stone worker living in London, in hospital with terminal silicosis

Marek Marzec, a 48-year-old stone worker living in London, in hospital with terminal silicosis

'I am 48 and dying of a fatal disease caused by working on kitchen worktops'

Researchers at the Royal Free Hospital are calling for volunteers to take part in a trial for a possible norovirus vaccine

Researchers at the Royal Free Hospital are calling for volunteers to take part in a trial for a possible norovirus vaccine

The Royal Free Hospital

Volunteers wanted to trial 'winter vomiting bug' vaccine

Haringey Council cabinet member for health, social care and wellbeing Cllr Lucia das Neves with Deputy Mayor of London for Children & Families Joanne McCartney, Haringey public health director Will Maimaris, Insight Platform representatives and officers

Haringey Council cabinet member for health, social care and wellbeing Cllr Lucia das Neves with Deputy Mayor of London for Children & Families Joanne McCartney, Haringey public health director Will Maimaris, Insight Platform representatives and officers

'Shocking' photos of children in hospital after vaping drive down exclusions

Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath's ponds as winter draws in

Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath's ponds as winter draws in

Cold water swimming

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Tips to help you keep up your cold water swimming at Hampstead Heath this winter

The Signature at Highgate care home's hair salon

The Signature at Highgate care home's hair salon

Inside Britain's most luxurious care home where residents enjoy Michelin-quality food

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

The shift in seasons has brought some autumnal sunshine to Hampstead Heath (Imag:e: Heath Hands)

Hampstead Heath

All the ways you can enjoy autumn and Halloween on Hampstead Heath

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The Highgate Society and Highgate Group Practice joined forces to plant a wildflower garden (Image: Highgate Society)

The guerrilla gardeners transforming a neglected space into a wildflower garden

Joshua with paramedics who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the top deck of a bus (Image: LAS)

Joshua with paramedics who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the top deck of a bus (Image: LAS)

'I had a cardiac arrest on the top deck of a bus - these people saved my life'

Ageing people with learning difficulties are not recognised (Image: PA)

Ageing people with learning difficulties are not recognised (Image: PA)

'The drastic health inequality faced by ageing people with learning disabilities'

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

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'Labour will not duck the hard decisions to make Britain a better country'

The Royal Free London NHS trust has almost 400 patients waiting more than two months to start cancer treatment. Photo: LDRS

The Royal Free London NHS trust has almost 400 patients waiting more than two months to start cancer treatment. Photo: LDRS

Barnet Hospital

Hundreds of cancer patients waiting to start treatment as NHS trust misses targets

Body-worn cameras are being rolled-out at Barnet Hospital and Royal Free Hospital's accident and emergency departments after an increase in

Body-worn cameras are being rolled-out at Barnet Hospital and Royal Free Hospital's accident and emergency departments after an increase in

Barnet Hospital

A&E staff to use body-worn cameras after rise in 'violent aggression'

Simon Sprecher, who has aggressive prostate cancer, was told he could not use the toilet at a car boot sale at St Augustine's School

Simon Sprecher, who has aggressive prostate cancer, was told he could not use the toilet at a car boot sale at St Augustine's School

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'I have prostate cancer but was refused access to toilets at a car boot sale'

Three leisure centres are being brought back under council control (Image: Street View/Haringey Council)

Three leisure centres are being brought back under council control (Image: Street View/Haringey Council)

'We have taken back control of our leisure centres and it feels like a new era'

A protest outside the Finsbury Park branch of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. Photo: BPAS

A protest outside the Finsbury Park branch of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. Photo: BPAS

Anyone protesting outside abortion clinic could face an unlimited fine

Prince William and David Beckham during a visit to RAF Northolt to view two new London Air Ambulance Charity helicopters

Prince William and David Beckham during a visit to RAF Northolt to view two new London Air Ambulance Charity helicopters

The London Air Ambulance

Prince William and David Beckham visit new Air Ambulance helicopters

Royal Free Hospital staff, part of the Hands Up! campaign to raise vital funds

Royal Free Hospital staff, part of the Hands Up! campaign to raise vital funds

Charity Fundraiser

Royal Free charity launches 'Hands Up!' campaign to continue vital services

Matt Lucas with Jack, the owl he designed in memory of his friend's son who died from cancer aged 22

Matt Lucas with Jack, the owl he designed in memory of his friend's son who died from cancer aged 22

Alexandra Palace

Comedian's sculpture in memory of friend's son on display at Alexandra Palace

Lawrence Pahollaria had to be taken to A&E after his family holiday in Egypt

Lawrence Pahollaria had to be taken to A&E after his family holiday in Egypt

Young holidaymaker left needing sepsis treatment after four-star holiday

Lindita Alushi and her boy, Daniel

Lindita Alushi and her boy, Daniel

The Royal Free Hospital

Autistic boy, 4, ‘turned away from hospital three times’ before dying of sepsis

We Vape's Mark Oates (left) bought four illegal vapes in 40 minutes in Holborn and St Pancras

We Vape's Mark Oates (left) bought four illegal vapes in 40 minutes in Holborn and St Pancras

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

Prime Minister's constituency a 'hotbed' of illegal vapes

Royal Free London, which runs the Royal Free Hospital (pictured), is set to merge with North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

Royal Free London, which runs the Royal Free Hospital (pictured), is set to merge with North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

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Hope that waiting times will fall as hospital trusts merge

Sanju Pal, a former manager at Accenture, has won the right to appeal against what she called 'cutthroat' corporate practices in the world of major consultancy firms

Sanju Pal, a former manager at Accenture, has won the right to appeal against what she called 'cutthroat' corporate practices in the world of major consultancy firms

Employment tribunal

Sacked manager wins right to challenge 'cutthroat' corporate practices in court

Liz Kendall is the new Work and Pensions secretary (Image: PA)

Liz Kendall is the new Work and Pensions secretary (Image: PA)

'Focus of new government is not on the needs of the majority with disabilities'

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, which opposes the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood

Andrew Sulston, chair of the Highgate Society, which opposes the Dartmouth Park Healthy Neighbourhood

Huge opposition to traffic scheme that 'moves exhaust fumes around'

Diana Henry was admitted to the Whittington Hospital in January

Diana Henry was admitted to the Whittington Hospital in January

'Covid put me in intensive care - but I was amazed at how good the food was'

Refilling while travelling on the Overground

Refilling while travelling on the Overground

London Overground

Water fountains installed at Overground stations to keep rail users topped up

Sewage near the canal towpath at Little Venice

Sewage near the canal towpath at Little Venice

'Stench of sewage left untreated on canal towpath made me sick'

Pictured: the north London mental health crisis hub team

Pictured: the north London mental health crisis hub team

Meet the team taking 111 mental health crisis calls in north London

St John's Wood pensioner Joyce Wright's platform lift has been broken since April

St John's Wood pensioner Joyce Wright's platform lift has been broken since April

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Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken lift

Dr. Levent Acar, founder of Cosmedica Clinic is one of the pioneers of hair transplant in Turkey

Dr. Levent Acar, founder of Cosmedica Clinic is one of the pioneers of hair transplant in Turkey

Hair Implant Turkey: Why Choose Turkey for Your Hair Restoration

Daniel Klosi with his dad Kastriot Klosi

Daniel Klosi with his dad Kastriot Klosi

Boy, 4, died of sepsis after hospital missed chance to save his life

Daniel Klosi with his dad Kastriot Klosi

Daniel Klosi with his dad Kastriot Klosi

'Hospital missed medical checks on boy, 4, in days before he died from sepsis'

The North Middlesex Hoslpital

The North Middlesex Hoslpital

North Middlesex Hospital

Warning of GP strikes across north London

Daniel Klosi was sent home from hospital three times before dying of sepsis

Daniel Klosi was sent home from hospital three times before dying of sepsis

Parents of boy, 4, who died of sepsis, hope for answers

Charity shops raise vital funds for the community (Image: Brenda Allan)

Charity shops raise vital funds for the community (Image: Brenda Allan)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

'Charities and volunteers tried to fill NHS funding gaps - but can't cope'

The Royal Free Hospital (Image: Google Maps)

The Royal Free Hospital (Image: Google Maps)

Maternity unit cuts 'opposed by majority of public and NHS staff'

Two Rivers Care Home in Long Lane, Finchley, has been rated 'inadequate' by the CQC

Two Rivers Care Home in Long Lane, Finchley, has been rated 'inadequate' by the CQC

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Care home that 'infringes on human rights' still in special measures

Helping Hands Home Care

Helping Hands Home Care

Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care

GP surgeries across north London have increased the number of available appointments and reduced waiting times

GP surgeries across north London have increased the number of available appointments and reduced waiting times

More GP appointments help tackle '8am rush' - but extra cash still needed

Adler Js – The Practice - the best GP in north London according to patients

Adler Js – The Practice - the best GP in north London according to patients

GP Patient Survey 2024

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The best GPs in north London as rated by patients

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking in the House of Commons with Labour ministers on the Government frontbench (Image: PA)

'Hope is real - Labour will renationalise railways and cut NHS waiting times'

Labour health secretary Wes Streeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Image: PA)

Labour health secretary Wes Streeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer (Image: PA)

'We have high hopes - but not everyone is convinced Labour can fix social care'

Cllr Anna Wright, centre, with Camden carers and their new action plan

Cllr Anna Wright, centre, with Camden carers and their new action plan

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'Bid to improve carers' lives should not be tick box exercise'

Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan gave out the awards at the Royal Free Hospital Oscars ceremony

Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan gave out the awards at the Royal Free Hospital Oscars ceremony

The Royal Free Hospital

All the winners as actor Stephen Mangan praises NHS staff at hospital 'Oscars'

Alastair Campbell and Jeremy Corbyn attended the official opening of the hospital last week

Alastair Campbell and Jeremy Corbyn attended the official opening of the hospital last week

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell: 'I wish my brother had been treated in a hospital like this'

Women wearing bikinis hold up placards as part of the first Bikini March on Hampstead Heath

Women wearing bikinis hold up placards as part of the first Bikini March on Hampstead Heath

Body positivity movement

Women in bikinis march to Hampstead Heath

The NHS trust runs the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

The NHS trust runs the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

The Royal Free Hospital

NHS trust pays out £42 million over maternity and childbirth negligence claims