Tag: health
Social inequality reflected in physical activity rates
One in eight people in Islington are not physically active and children’s activity levels are even lower, according to the Islington Public Health Report....
Final week to save Whittington Hospital maternity unit
Islington residents only have three days left to have their voice heard about plans to close The Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit.
The public consultation on...
World-leading eye hospital gets funding for cutting edge research
The Moorfields Clinical Research Facility received funding for the next five years from the National Institute for Health Research.?
Cancer charity wins health award for supporting under-40s
Charity Trekstock has won a National Health Award for its work with young adults affected by cancer.
World Glaucoma Week: The world is bright, save your sight
World Glaucoma Week took place beween 7 to 13 March 2021. But not only has Moorfields Eye Hospital in Islington helped research the use of laser-based treatment for glaucoma, it is also exploring how patients with glaucoma can assess their vision at home.
Three reasons why sleep is good for your health
The nation has spent the past year working, eating and, of course, sleeping in bed. In honour of National Bed Month, Hafsa Rahman explains...