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Baroness Louise Casey's independent commission on adult social care has been brought forward to 2027 (Image: PA)

Catherine West MP

Why mental health, housing and social care must be treated as one challenge

GPs are cutting down on elective patient referrals to hospital (Image: PA)

GPs are cutting down on elective patient referrals to hospital (Image: PA)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

Concerns grow over NHS referral system designed to ease hospital pressures

Dr Nadeem Crowe said he has been discriminated upon based on his beliefs and race

Dr Nadeem Crowe said he has been discriminated upon based on his beliefs and race

Royal Free doctor claims he was discriminated against for pro-Palestine posts

Last month there was a national conference on the Future of Primary Care (Image: Dr Pamela Martin)

Last month there was a national conference on the Future of Primary Care (Image: Dr Pamela Martin)

Keep Our NHS Public (KONP)

'Having a regular GP is better for us and the NHS, so why don't we make it happen?'

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting announces his 10 year health plan for England (Image: PA)

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting announces his 10 year health plan for England (Image: PA)

'I've read Wes Streeting's 10 year plan for NHS - I have some hard questions'

Brenda Allan received good care from the staff at the Whittington Hospital despite being treated in a corridor (Image: Newsquest)

Brenda Allan received good care from the staff at the Whittington Hospital despite being treated in a corridor (Image: Newsquest)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

'I was cared for in a corridor at A&E - and I was one of the lucky ones'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the spending review to the House of Commons on June 11 (Image: PA)

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the spending review to the House of Commons on June 11 (Image: PA)

'London is suffering from Boris Johnson's defunding of our police'

Queen Mary's House in Hampstead has been allocated for new housing in Camden's draft local plan

Queen Mary's House in Hampstead has been allocated for new housing in Camden's draft local plan

NHS mental health site earmarked for almost 100 new homes

UCS hosted a careers in healthcare event (Image: UCS)

UCS hosted a careers in healthcare event (Image: UCS)

Education Matters

School health careers event shows jobs can be in tech as well as on the wards

The flu bug is still about and still time to get a vaccine

The flu bug is still about and still time to get a vaccine

All the places you can get a free flu vaccine in Camden

A lot of gambling is done on computers or mobile devices in people's homes. Haringey councillor Lucia das Neves explains how Haringey is the first council to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads. (Image: PA)

A lot of gambling is done on computers or mobile devices in people's homes. Haringey councillor Lucia das Neves explains how Haringey is the first council to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads. (Image: PA)

Shocking toll of gambling on London borough revealed

Hackney Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball Clubsupports people to play disability basketball (Image: Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball)

Hackney Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball Clubsupports people to play disability basketball (Image: Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball)

Brenda Allan, patient campaigner

'Disability affects almost one in four people - but is often misunderstood'

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

Hope that waiting times will fall as hospital trusts merge

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'

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

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'

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

Pensioners are feeling the impact of long NHS waiting lists (Image: PA)

Pensioners are feeling the impact of long NHS waiting lists (Image: PA)

'People have paid into the NHS all their lives - now they are having to wait or pay'

The Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

The Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead

Falling birth rates discussed amidst maternity ward closure threat

Dr Jennifer O’Connor was diagnosed with sickle cell disorder at birth

Dr Jennifer O’Connor was diagnosed with sickle cell disorder at birth

'I was on a constant treadmill of tiredness until a pill changed everything'

Both the Royal Free and Whittington Hospital have seen a reduction in 'never events' - things that never should have happened

Both the Royal Free and Whittington Hospital have seen a reduction in 'never events' - things that never should have happened

'They just shouldn’t happen' - Hospitals see drop in number of 'never events'

The Peckwater Centre in Kentish Town could be used to house a dialysis unit

The Peckwater Centre in Kentish Town could be used to house a dialysis unit

Patients to protest over plans that threaten community health centre

Tulip Siddiq MP speaks to protestors outside the Royal Free Hospital

Tulip Siddiq MP speaks to protestors outside the Royal Free Hospital

'This is the last chance' - Protest over plan to shut maternity unit

Hampstead and Kilburn MP made the intervention at during health and social care oral questions in the House of Commons earlier today (March 5)

Hampstead and Kilburn MP made the intervention at during health and social care oral questions in the House of Commons earlier today (March 5)

MP says maternity unit must not close for sake of 'vulnerable women'

AT Medics Ltd, which is responsible for eight GP surgeries in Camden, Islington and Haringey as well as elsewhere in London and England, has announced an upcoming change in its ownership or management. Photos: Google/Pixabay

AT Medics Ltd, which is responsible for eight GP surgeries in Camden, Islington and Haringey as well as elsewhere in London and England, has announced an upcoming change in its ownership or management. Photos: Google/Pixabay

Pledge for patients to share views over GP surgery ‘change of ownership’

tooth decay is the number one cause of hospital admissions in children aged six to 10 (Image: PA)

tooth decay is the number one cause of hospital admissions in children aged six to 10 (Image: PA)

NHS dentistry is at its ‘most perilous point in its 75-year history'

The Peckwater Centre in Kentish Town could be used to house a dialysis unit

The Peckwater Centre in Kentish Town could be used to house a dialysis unit

'Penny-pinching' plan to move dialysis unit to community health centre slammed

Anne Clarke gave birth to her children at the Royal Free Hospital (Image: PA/City Hall)

Anne Clarke gave birth to her children at the Royal Free Hospital (Image: PA/City Hall)

'Scrapping Royal Free Hospital's maternity unit is a ridiculous idea'

Patients have had their say on GP surgeries in Hampstead and Highgate as part of a survey conducted on behalf of the NHS

Patients have had their say on GP surgeries in Hampstead and Highgate as part of a survey conducted on behalf of the NHS

Best and worst GPs in and around Hampstead and Highgate, according to patients

The Prince of Wales arrives at the NHS service of commemoration and thanksgiving to mark the 73rd birthday of the NHS at St Paul's Cathedral

The Prince of Wales arrives at the NHS service of commemoration and thanksgiving to mark the 73rd birthday of the NHS at St Paul's Cathedral

'Government must substantially increase resources to our 75-year-old NHS'

Gaia Young, 25, died suddenly in 2021 from swelling to her brain - but the cause was never determined.

Gaia Young, 25, died suddenly in 2021 from swelling to her brain - but the cause was never determined.

'I'm looking for the truth': New investigation into young woman's unexplained death

The Tavistock Centre in Swiss Cottage is expected to close this year

The Tavistock Centre in Swiss Cottage is expected to close this year

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

NHS has 'ongoing challenges' running gender identity clinic ahead of closure

There were 26 flooding occurrences at NHS sites across north London between April 2021 and March 2022. Pictured: London flooding July 2021

There were 26 flooding occurrences at NHS sites across north London between April 2021 and March 2022. Pictured: London flooding July 2021

Warnings over climate change after flooding at north London NHS sites

Junior doctors to go on strike at Whittington Hospital for four days after the Easter bank holiday

Junior doctors to go on strike at Whittington Hospital for four days after the Easter bank holiday

Warning of 'severe disruption' as junior doctors prepare strike

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust issued advice to patients as junior doctors took part in a national strike this week

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust issued advice to patients as junior doctors took part in a national strike this week

Hospital trust issues advice to patients as junior doctors strike

Highgate Centre for Mental Health and St Pancras Hospital were the two sites visited by inspectors

Highgate Centre for Mental Health and St Pancras Hospital were the two sites visited by inspectors

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Health watchdog: mental health services have improved despite lack of nurses

Protesters outside Downing Street, London, during the nurses strike (Image: PA)

Protesters outside Downing Street, London, during the nurses strike (Image: PA)

'Increased funding for the NHS is affordable'

Antonio D'Este, who lived on Camden's Chalcots estate, took his own life, a coroner has ruled

Antonio D'Este, who lived on Camden's Chalcots estate, took his own life, a coroner has ruled

Court: Camden man took his own life after struggling with grief over partner's death

Health Secretary Therese Coffey opens Wood Green Community Diagnostics Centre in Wood Green

Health Secretary Therese Coffey opens Wood Green Community Diagnostics Centre in Wood Green

Deputy PM Thérèse Coffey opens NHS hub in Haringey shopping centre

David Winskill helped lead a Hornsey Pensioners Action Group meeting

David Winskill helped lead a Hornsey Pensioners Action Group meeting

Cost of living crisis

'What is keeping our pensioners awake at night?'

Five north London boroughs where polio has been found in sewage also have the worst polio booster vaccine uptake in England, official figures show

Five north London boroughs where polio has been found in sewage also have the worst polio booster vaccine uptake in England, official figures show

North London boroughs have worst polio vaccine rates in England

Campaigning former British Medical Association chair dies aged 97

Simon Clarke's bowel cancer was caught before it spread

Simon Clarke's bowel cancer was caught before it spread

'Your next poo could save your life': NHS screening campaign

Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free nurses assessing patients during ambulance handover

The inquiry's chair Sir Brian Langstaff

The inquiry's chair Sir Brian Langstaff

£100,000 must go to infected blood victims and bereaved partners – inquiry head

A coroner is to file a formal report raising concerns over the North East London NHS Foundation Trust - or NELFT

A coroner is to file a formal report raising concerns over the North East London NHS Foundation Trust - or NELFT

Coroner to report mental health trust to watchdog over 'safety' concerns

Former health secretary Sajid Javid announcing a new digital health and care plan

Former health secretary Sajid Javid announcing a new digital health and care plan

'Digital services can never replace flesh and blood carers'

Staff at work in the Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre

Staff at work in the Mile End Early Diagnosis Centre

Hospital trusts praised over cancer performance results

Chronic pain sufferer Matthew Pettitt (inset, top) had his treatment reinstated following an intervention by his MP Oliver Dowden (inset, bottom). But his doctor has asked why an MP can secure treatment when he can't

Chronic pain sufferer Matthew Pettitt (inset, top) had his treatment reinstated following an intervention by his MP Oliver Dowden (inset, bottom). But his doctor has asked why an MP can secure treatment when he can't

Royal Free denies allowing Tory MP to influence medical decision

Following an epileptic fit Mary Langan's son was taken to the North Middlesex Hospital

Following an epileptic fit Mary Langan's son was taken to the North Middlesex Hospital

'My son received prompt and excellent care in A&E'

Clinical lead for North East London CCG, Dr Anju Gupta

Clinical lead for North East London CCG, Dr Anju Gupta

'Fairer' fertility policy proposed for north-east London

Protest against speeding up privatisation of NHS practices in Enfield this weekend

Protest against speeding up privatisation of NHS practices in Enfield this weekend

New Health and Care Act 'looks and smells bad' say campaigners

Many people are being denied access to vital services due to being 'digitally absent'

Many people are being denied access to vital services due to being 'digitally absent'

'Asking questions about preserving universal access to all basic services'

A 2016 protest to Save Our NHS

A 2016 protest to Save Our NHS

'We voted for the Health and Care Bill to be scrapped'