Assembly Health Committee hears appalling figures concerning diabetes in Barnet

Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, speaking at the London Assembly Health Committee today, revealed that whilst Barnet had the second highest number of diabetes sufferers in London, the take up of diabetes screening in the borough was precisely zero. Mr Dismore said: “The NHS Vascular Screening Health Checks programme was implemented in England April […]

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Assembly Health Committee hears appalling figures concerning diabetes in Barnet

Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, speaking at the London Assembly Health Committee today, revealed that whilst Barnet had the second highest number of diabetes sufferers in London, the take up of diabetes screening in the borough was precisely zero. Mr Dismore said: “The NHS Vascular Screening Health Checks programme was implemented in England April […]

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West Hendon Survey: Results

West Hendon Survey: Results   Statistics: Do you think the Council have given enough priority to estate residents? Yes: 8.4%                    No: 81.3% Should there be more affordable homes? Yes: 84.7%                  No: 10.1% Do you think a) the schme is too dense; and b) the blocks are too high? a)      Yes:      83%     No: 10.1% b)      Yes:      84.7%  No: 3.4% Do […]

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Joanne McCartney AM: Mayor needs to take responsibility and stop closure of Chase Farm Hospital

At today’s (Wednesday) Mayor’s Question Time at City Hall, Boris Johnson came under pressure to intervene in the closure of Chase Farm Accident and Emergency Department[1]. Following concerns raised by Dr Onkar Sahota AM and referring to the recent survey from the Foundation Trust Network that describes A&Es as being at “tipping point”, local London Assembly Member Joanne McCartney asked […]

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Boris: Broadfields & Fairway residents are “Nimbys” who “dislike school children”

At today’s (Wednesday) Mayor’s Question Time at City Hall, Boris Johnson described residents who are objecting to Avanti Free School’s plans as being “Nimbys” and “people who disliked school children”. Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, Andrew Dismore AM was questioning Mayor Boris Johnson about the Government’s relaxation of planning rules which allow free schools to develop without […]

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