A report today by BBC that St Mary’s Hospital is crumbling, and there’s a survey to help shape the replacement. See https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjwz2y3ye7po for more information. The survey mentioned is at https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/st-marys-development.
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Non-Alcohol Wipes Danger
UKHSA and MHRA have issued a reminder not to use the following four non-sterile alcohol-free wipes: ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes Reliwipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes These products were all withdrawn from sale last year. However you may still have some in your first …
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Patient Engagement Event
Some may be interested in this upcoming drop-in event …
Seasonal Wishes
To everyone here, all BPV members, staff & patients of Barnabas MC … However you celebrate may you have an enjoyable and relaxing Christmas and a healthy & happy 2026
Christmas & New Year Pharmacy Opening
As is usual, NW London NHS has published the list of pharmacies which will be open over the holidays. The list for the whole of London can be downloaded here.
Norovirus
As well as flu, there is a lot of the Winter vomiting bug, Norovirus, around. This bug is very infectious, and there is no treatment, and no vaccine, for it – so you need to be aware and take care to avoid it. The symptoms are essentially vomiting and diarrhoea. If you have the virus …
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Flu Advice
Given the current high rates of flu around, here’s advice from the NHS … If you have symptoms of flu: coughing, sneezing or fever – help stop the spread. Stay home if you can and wear a mask around other people. Look after yourself, rest, keep warm take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature …
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Getting Help During Resident Doctors Strike
Resident doctors have announced strikes from 07:00 Friday 14 November to 07:00 Wednesday 19 November. During this time services will be very busy. Please help the NHS help you by calling NHS 111 or visiting NHS 111 Online for advice. Hospital services will be affected: If it’s not an emergency, please stay away from your local …
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New CEO for London North West Hospital Trust
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), which runs Ealing, Central Middlesex and Northwick Park hospitals, will report to a new CEO from next April. Professor Tim Orchard, currently leads Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and has been appointed as the first group CEO of the new North West London Acute Provider Group. The …
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Early Flu Warning
The NHS is warning that the winter flu has started 6-8 weeks early this year, and this is partly down to a new mutation in the H3N1 flu virus. It could be the worst flu season for a decade or more. The bottom line is basically that if you’re eligible, or can afford to pay, …
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