ALT Graphic of children aged from 8 weeks old through to 14 years old (babies, toddlers, children and teenagers). The children in the graphics are standing on coloured columns that contain text. Text includes information on the different childhood vaccinations and the ages the vaccines are offered, including MMR doses to be given at 1 year old with a second dose to be given at 3 years 4 months old.

ALT Nationally, 61% of adults struggle to understand health information that contains both words and numbers. In some areas of North East London, the figure is nearly 80%. This Health Literacy Awareness training is offered as part of the nationally funded North East London Library & Knowledge Services ICS Study. This training is provided by a collaboration between NELFT Library & Knowledge Service and Barts Health Knowledge and Library Services.

ALT A radiographer is standing next to a CT scanner pushing a button on the machine.

ALT doctor and nurse on the image survey Are you registered with a GP practice in Newham? We’d like to hear your views about how GP practices communicate with you, and whether you’re able to get the information you need. We’d appreciate if you could participate in our short survey at:

ALT Graphic with a blue background. On the left it says Newham GP Forum Incorporating the NHC Webinar and the Newham Practice Council. 12th January 2024. On the right is a cartoon of healthcare professionals chatting depicted by some large speech bubbles

ALT Family making a meal together

ALT Child having a vaccine administered