Redbridge Council admits borough officially has a gang problem
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Ellena Cruse
For the first time, Redbridge Council has said the borough has a gang problem.
Collapse of King George Hospital's cleaning contractor will have 'no immediate impact' on services
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Aaron Walawalkar
The collapse of an outsourcing firm - which holds a £35million contract with King George Hospital - last week will have "no immediate impact" on services, Redbridge's NHS health trust has said.
Police hunting for Romford man with links to Ilford who fled from car crash that left two seriously injured
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Matthew Clemenson
Police are appealing for help tracking down a Romford man who fled from the scene of a car crash that left a woman in her 70s in a medically-induced coma with a broken neck.
Low MMR vaccination take-up in Redbridge blamed on anti-vaccine messages on social media
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Ralph Blackburn
Almost one in three children in Redbridge do not have the full MMR vaccination, as the NHS warns vaccine deniers are gaining traction on social media.
Redbridge has third highest proportion of people with Type 2 diabetes in London
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Aaron Walawalkar
Redbridge has the third highest proportion of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in London, according to the latest stats.
Barking woman hit with £3k hospital bill after Goodmayes hospital staff mistakenly tell her her treatment is free
Monday, February 25, 2019 Aaron Walawalkar
A Barking woman is furious after being landed with an almost £3,000 bill for care that King George Hospital staff mistakenly told her was free.
Fund planned for low-income residents, micro-businesses and black cabs to scrap polluting vehicles ahead of ULEZ
Friday, February 15, 2019 Ellena Cruse
The Mayor of London has announced plans for a "scrap for cash" fund to help low-income residents and businesses buy greener vehicles.
NHS expand services in Goodmayes with home on the same day knee operations
Friday, February 8, 2019 Ellena Cruse
Whether you are an athlete, an elderly person, or both, residents suffering from knee conditions can now have treatment in Goodmayes rather than having to travel further afield.
King George Hospital's NHS trust celebrates first group of nursing associates
Thursday, February 7, 2019 April Roach
King George Hospital's NHS trust celebrated its first group of nursing associates who graduated from a pilot scheme that will see the staff members provide essential hands-on care for patients.
Haven House nurses take the plunge to raise money for charity
Thursday, February 7, 2019 Liam Coleman
A team of nurses, therapists and play staff from Haven House Children's Hospice will brave freezing temperatures to raise funds for charity.
King George and Queen's Hospitals NHS trust publishes plan to save £100m in two years
Monday, February 4, 2019 Matthew Clemenson
The NHS trust which runs both Queen's and King George Hospitals has published a financial plan which it believes will help local healthcare bosses make £100million of savings over the next two years.
Has King George Hospital's A&E been saved from closure?
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Aaron Walawalkar
The answer is still - no. But Redbridge's healthcare bosses are drawing up proposals for how emergency care can continue to be provided at King George Hospital for the next three years at least.
Girl awarded £8.2million settlement after suffering brain injuries during childbirth at King George Hospital
Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Matthew Clemenson
A girl who suffered a brain injury following failings in childbirth at King George Hospital will receive £8.2 million to provide her with the specialist care and therapies she needs for the rest of her life.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust urged to do more about race discrimination
Monday, January 28, 2019 Jon King
The NHS has been urged to take race discrimination more seriously as figures suggest ethnic minority staff face increasing prejudice.
Union slams "outrageous" costing as London Fire Brigade's spend on Redbridge stations revealed
Friday, January 25, 2019 Hannah Somerville
London Fire Brigade spent more than £350,000 on Redbridge's fire stations over four years, including on a kitchen refurbishment that went £31,000 over budget.
View from the House: I fully support building of new hospital
Sunday, January 20, 2019 Iain Duncan Smith, Chingford and Woodford Green MP
Last week the government launched the Long Term Plan for the NHS - a historic moment for patients locally and across the country.