Together First CIC

Together First CIC Federation of GP practices in barking & Dagenham which cares for more than 210.000 residents.

📢 Professionals working with children in care are invited to a free, in-person Creative Learning Together workshop on Th...
18/11/2025

📢 Professionals working with children in care are invited to a free, in-person Creative Learning Together workshop on Thursday 20 November, 12:30pm – 4:00pm at Barking Learning Centre.

The session includes a light lunch, creative activities, and a facilitated discussion with Dr. Maria Turri.

📍 Barking Learning Centre
🗓️ Thursday 20 November
⏰ 12:30pm – 4:00pm

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-workshop-for-professionals-working-with-children-in-care-tickets-1818468621599

🎉 Join the 1-Year Celebration of 5K Your Way – Barking! 🎉Come along to mark a fantastic year of movement, motivation and...
17/11/2025

🎉 Join the 1-Year Celebration of 5K Your Way – Barking! 🎉

Come along to mark a fantastic year of movement, motivation and community support.

📅 Saturday 29th November
⏰ 08:40am
📍 Barking Park

Whether you’d like to walk, run or volunteer, everyone is welcome – all ages, all abilities, and no pressure on pace or distance. The aim is simply to move your way and enjoy being part of something supportive and positive.

🎂 After the 5K, enjoy drinks, treats and a friendly get-together to celebrate!

A special shout-out to everyone who has taken part over the past year – your involvement is what makes this group so inspiring and inclusive. 🌟

Need a GP outside regular hours?The Evening and Weekend GP Service offers patients access to care when usual GP surgerie...
17/11/2025

Need a GP outside regular hours?

The Evening and Weekend GP Service offers patients access to care when usual GP surgeries are closed.

Access Hubs:
- Barking Hospital
- Becontree Medical Centre
- Broad Street Medical Centre
- Parsloes Hub (Opening 3rd March)

How it works:
- A minimum of two GPs are available at each hub
- Appointments are booked through your GP practice

Opening times:
Barking Hospital:
Mon–Fri: 18:30–22:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00–20:00

Becontree Medical Centre:
Mon–Fri: 18:30–22:00
Sat: 09:00–17:00

Broad Street Medical Centre:
Mon–Fri: 18:30–22:00
Sat: 09:00–17:00

Patients can contact their GP practice to book an appointment at the nearest hub for care when it’s needed most.

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

At Together First CIC, our success is built on strong partnerships with local health, social care, voluntary, and commun...
11/11/2025

At Together First CIC, our success is built on strong partnerships with local health, social care, voluntary, and community organisations.

We work closely with key partners, including:

BHR University Hospitals NHS Trust – our local hospital trust

Healthwatch Barking & Dagenham – statutory champions for health and social care

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham – our local authority

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust – our community and mental health trust

North East London Integrated Care Board – our commissioners

A wide range of voluntary, social, and community enterprises supporting residents across the borough

This collaborative approach has delivered tangible results, including a successful COVID vaccination campaign and our ongoing Health Inequalities work, where we have secured substantial funding to improve the quality of care in the borough.

As Barking & Dagenham continues to develop Integrated Care Boards and strengthen the borough partnership, these collaborations will remain central to improving health outcomes and delivering high-quality care for our community.

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, co...
07/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.

A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.

Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.

📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

📢 Women aged 50–71 living in the Barking area are now being called for routine NHS breast screening.📍 The mobile unit is...
06/11/2025

📢 Women aged 50–71 living in the Barking area are now being called for routine NHS breast screening.

📍 The mobile unit is based at:
NHS The Child & Family Centre, Central Library, 79 Axe St, Barking IG11 7LZ

📞 If you need to change your appointment, call 020 3758 2024.

💗 Don’t put it off - attending your breast screening appointment could save your life.

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.Here...
05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
https://ow.ly/ACOi50XmxCg
https://ow.ly/47NQ50XmxCc
https://ow.ly/Xvav50XmxCf

Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

📢 Women aged 50–71 living in the Dagenham area are now being called for routine NHS breast screening.Screening appointme...
04/11/2025

📢 Women aged 50–71 living in the Dagenham area are now being called for routine NHS breast screening.

Screening appointments will be sent out when due. If an appointment needs to be changed, please call 020 3758 2024.

The mobile screening unit is located at:
📍 ASDA Dagenham Superstore, Merrielands Crescent, RM9 6SJ

💗 Don’t put it off - attending your breast screening appointment could save your life.

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