Wandsworth students are putting their best foot forward to build up fitness and resilience after long months of lockdown. The students attend Share Community, a charity which supports around 140 people with autism and learning disabilities in Wandsworth and some neighbouring boroughs. A £2,444 NHS Wandsworth Community Grant paid for pedometers so students can measure […]
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Getting vaccinated during Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan is when Muslims do not eat or drink during daylight hours for 30 days. The month is seen as a very important time for Muslims across the world. It is traditional for families to meet daily to break the fast and go to evening prayers. During the pandemic and afterwards, […]
Edward, 70, who “believed all the misinformation” about vaccinations changes mind and gets Covid-19 jab
Edward Grier, 70, from south west London, is encouraging everyone to get the Covid-19 vaccine after changing his mind following a chat with the NHS about the jab. Former soldier Edward had resisted the call from the NHS and family to get protected against coronavirus, admitting that “I was an anti-vaxxer and I believed all […]
South west Londoners who caught Omicron urged to ‘grab a jab’
South west Londoners who caught the Omicron variant are being urged to ‘grab a jab’ as part of the national drive to deliver as many of the live-saving Covid-19 vaccinations as possible. Dr Nicola Jones, GP lead for the south west London vaccination programme, is calling on them – together with those who have yet […]