The traditional paper redbook for recording children’s key health and development milestones has had an exciting digital overhaul.

This month I was pleased to join the North East Locality Health and Wellbeing Committee (LHWC) meeting, to share the Board’s priorities and hear about the important work happening in their patch to transform health and care for local people.

The council recognises loneliness and social isolation are serious problems in the borough for people of all ages.

Our spotlights this month were on the Living Well workstream and the Learning Disability Partnership Board.

John Biggs, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, said: “Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the lives and contributions of all those with African or Caribbean descent to contemporary British society. We are proud of our diversity in Tower Hamlets.”

If you’re living with cancer or are the friend, carer or relative for someone who is, you can stop by for free, expert advice.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help on a first aid basis.

ELFT has received the 'Employer With Heart' recognition by 'The Smallest Things' charity which promotes the health of premature babies and their families.

To mark National Inclusivity Week, NHS Employers have launched a series of videos to support inclusive recruitment across the NHS.

It is the first such accreditation in this field offered by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

The 10th October 2019 is World Mental Health Day and as such this event will focus on the impact of loneliness on mental health.

Our spotlight was on the Promoting Independence workstream this month, with good progress reported on personalisation and personal budgets, lots of energy and some stretching targets in place to drive change.