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Don’t see your money go up in smoke
Published: Thursday 2nd February 2012
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health but perhaps what is less well known is how much smoking may cost financially. At about £7.00 for 20 (35p per cigarette) even 10 a day will cost £24.50 a week or £1,274 a year. Even at the lowest rate of income tax of 20% that means you have to earn £1,530 to smoke 10 cigarettes a day.
Evergreen Walk in Service – Have your Say!
Published: Thursday 8th December 2011
An important public consultation is taking place, ending in January.
Councillor marks demolition on Elizabeth House site
Published: Wednesday 12th October 2011
On Tuesday Cllr Don McGowan, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Care officially marked an important milestone which saw the beginning of the demolition of the old Elizabeth House care home, and a modern 70 bed dual registered care home built.
World Mental Health Day 2011
Published: Monday 10th October 2011
Date – Tuesday 11th October 2011 Time – 10.00am till 4.00pm Venue – Southbury Leisure Centre, 192 Southbury Road, Enfield, EN1 1YP
On yer bike - to protect your heart
Published: Thursday 29th September 2011
Date - Sunday 9th October 2011 Time - 10.00am start Venue - Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1
Chase Farm decision questioned by Enfield Health Panel
Published: Tuesday 27th September 2011
The news that Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has decided to close Chase Farm Hospital’s A&E and maternity units has been condemned by the Chair of Enfield Council's Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Panel, Cllr Alev Cazimoglu.
Nordic Walking returns!
Published: Wednesday 21st September 2011
Due to the vast success of earlier Nordic walking classes, two new sessions have been booked to take place in Trent Park.
Know your numbers campaign - Blood Pressure Checks
Published: Wednesday 7th September 2011
NHS Enfield and Enfield Council is among those supporting official ‘Pressure Stations’ by taking part in the nation’s biggest blood pressure testing event run by UK charity The Blood Pressure Association. The pressure stations are located at Aqua Chemists, Edmonton, MK Shah Pharmacy, Enfield and Boots in Edmonton.
All aboard for new Council Travel Scheme
Published: Monday 11th July 2011
Last week a brand new scheme to help adults with learning difficulties get out and about in the borough on public transport was launched by Enfield Council.
Stop Smoking now to protect your children
Published: Wednesday 25th May 2011
A publication last year by the Royal College of Physicians has set out clearly the dangers of secondhand tobacco smoke to children. Many people are aware of the risks of smoking – cancer, respiratory disease and the risk of premature death. But few know that smoking around babies and young children can also cause them harm.
Council - NHS partnership delivers healthier takeaways for Enfield
Published: Wednesday 25th May 2011
An exciting new pilot project involving a nutritionist, dietitian and food safety officer will now make it easier for residents in Enfield to choose a takeaway meal and still be able to eat a balanced diet. The project will include food outlets which are positioned near to residential areas and schools.
Listen again Mr Lansley
Published: Tuesday 17th May 2011
Andrew Lansley, Secretary of State for Health is referring the recent report and supporting documents from Enfield Council’s health consultation on the future of Enfield’s hospitals to the Independent Reconfiguration Panel. (IRP).
Get involved in shaping the NHS in Enfield at special meeting
Published: Thursday 12th May 2011
A special Health and Scrutiny Wellbeing Panel meeting is being held on the 25th May 2011 at the Civic Centre at 7.30pm, to look at the possible impact of the Health and Social Care Bill. Cllr Alev Cazimoglu, the new Chair of the Panel is urging as many residents as possible to attend.
Local resident shares knockout memories of Our Enry
Published: Friday 6th May 2011
Local sheltered housing tenant, Ron Fowler, 81, who lives in Buckfast House was sharing his memories this week of Henry Cooper who died this week.
Enfield Council client scores three GOLDS on Special Olympics
Published: Thursday 28th April 2011
One of Enfield Council’s clients, Barry Churchill, who is supported through the Learning Disabilities Services at St Andrews Court was celebrating this week as he returned from the National Special Olympics Tournament sporting four medals!
Can you hear us Mr Lansley?
Published: Tuesday 19th April 2011
Enfield Council submits report to save services at Chase Farm Hospital.
Breast screening rates improved thanks to joint working
Published: Tuesday 19th April 2011
Enfield Council and NHS Enfield have been celebrating the increasing number of women who have come forward for breast screening thanks to a number of initiatives making it easier to access the service.
Andrew Lansley offers Enfield more time before he makes decision
Published: Monday 4th April 2011
The Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, has given a time extension to the response from Enfield about the future of our hospitals. This deadline has now been extended to the 19th April.
Enfield Council given one month to save hospital services
Published: Friday 11th March 2011
Yesterday Cllr Doug Taylor, the Leader of Enfield Council, met Andrew Lansley at the Department of Health to press home his concerns about the closure of the 24 hour A&E and maternity unit of Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield.
Reconfiguration must not go ahead says Cllr Taylor
Published: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Today managers from NHS Enfield look set to approve plans to downgrade Chase Farm Hospital.
Moving on Event gives advice for young people
Published: Monday 17th January 2011
Parents and carers of all disabled young people aged 14 and over are invited to a welcoming and informative event happening at the end of January.
Cllr Doug Taylor talks tough on health
Published: Monday 17th January 2011
Cllr Doug Taylor, the Leader of Enfield Council, will be meeting with health boss Andrew Lansley on the 7th March to demand answers about the future of Chase Farm Hospital.
Enfield Council challenges Barnet, Enfield and Haringey (BEH) Clinical Strategy
Published: Monday 6th December 2010
In May this year the Secretary of State for Health laid down four tests which the review had to meet before it could progress. Following its meeting on the 30th November the Strategic Coordination Group (SCG) will inform NHS London that the overall review process has, in its opinion, met the four tests.
Carers Rights Day is celebrated in Enfield
Published: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Carers Rights Day is being hosted by Enfield Carers Centre (ECC), a new charitable organisation whose aims are the support of voluntary carers of all ages in Enfield.
Refurbished Formont Centre opens its doors
Published: Tuesday 30th November 2010
The brand new state of the art centre at Formont in Enfield finally opened its doors last week to a great fanfare.
Groundbreaking Training to investigate abuse of Vulnerable People
Published: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Enfield Council’s Social Services and the Central Community Safety Unit (CSU) Service Delivery Team from the Metropolitan Police joined forces last week to deliver a unique training programme for investigating crime and abuse.
Statement regarding Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Clinical Strategy.
Published: Monday 18th October 2010
Statement from Councillor Don McGowan, Cabinet Member for Older People and Adult Social Services in response to the review of the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Clinical Strategy.
Excellence in social care is celebrated
Published: Friday 2nd July 2010
TWO local authorities who are leading the way in promoting independent living for disabled adults held an inspiring celebratory event.
Making life easier for the over 65s
Published: Thursday 1st July 2010
Enfield residents aged 65 and over, who have not already registered for this service, can now get some extra support when they register with the council’s ‘prevention intervention’ team for a general health and well-being assessment.
Beacon still in fashion as Kelly Knox Britain’s Top Model hosts show
Published: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Kelly Knox, the winner of Britain’s Missing Top Model, and an Enfield resident, hosted an extra special fashion show at an event last week which had service users as the stars modelling some eye catching creations.
New Enfield Carers Centre throws open its doors
Published: Monday 21st June 2010
Last week saw the formal opening of a brand new resource for Enfield in the shape of a state of the art Carers Centre.
Enfield cares for carers
Published: Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Monday the 14th June sees the annual ‘Carers Week’ celebration which will highlight the contribution of the estimated 29,000 carers in Enfield.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010
Published: Thursday 27th May 2010
Enfield Council is marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010 with a special event to be held at Enfield Library.
New Joint Director of Public Health appointed
Published: Tuesday 16th March 2010
Dr Shahed Ahmad has been appointed as Joint Director of Public Health for both NHS Enfield and Enfield Council.
Great new Formont facility begins construction
Published: Thursday 25th February 2010
Working with our service users, their families and other agencies, the Council has designed a resource that will meet people's aspirations and will be made available to the wider community so that people with learning disabilities can be fully inclusive in our community.
Spurs star gives HOPE to older people
Published: Thursday 11th February 2010
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder David Bentley, along with the Mayor of Enfield Cllr Eleftherios Savva, joined residents at Skinners Court Extra Care Scheme in a range of enjoyable exercise activities to celebrate the launch of Enfield HOPE (Helping Older People Exercise).
Enfield digs in for Tree O Clock world record
Published: Wednesday 25th November 2009
Cllr Edward Smith plants record breaking trees in Broomfield Park to kickstart new community orchard.
Enfield In-house Home Care Service Score 3 Stars
Published: Tuesday 18th August 2009
Enfield Council received news this week that its In-House Home Care Service was judged to be an ‘excellent 3 star service’.
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