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Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. Find out what you can and cannot do:

Following extensive trials, the first safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK and is now available to priority groups. Read the update from the East London Health and Care Partnership.

Information about services that are open during the festive period in Newham

What you can and cannot do in areas with a very rapidly rising level of infections, where tighter restrictions are in place from 20 December.

What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 3 of local restrictions guidance from Department of Health and Social care:

Are you experiencing domestic abuse? You are not alone. Call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or visit: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

We conducted a mystery shopping exercise in November 2020, contacting all dental practices in Newham, to understand whether patients could secure an NHS emergency appointment and whether practices are registering new NHS patients.

Routine dental care has changed because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult and challenging to access services. Here is some information on how you can access dental care during the pandemic.

What you can and cannot do in an area in Tier 1 of local restrictions:

Self Care Week is the annual national event that aims to raise awareness of what we can do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing.  This year’s theme is Live Self Care For Life.

If you need emergency contraception, call a GP surgery, a pharmacy or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible. Only go in person if asked to.

Dentists provide regular check ups on your teeth and gums, preventative hygiene and treatment. Dental practices can take private and NHS patients, and most practices take a mixture of both.