Latest News from Hoxton Health
Dear Supporter
We hope you are enjoying the Autumn. From the 29th September we will be open Tuesdays - Fridays and some Mondays too. Please bear with us if you are phoning and do leave a message as we are a very small organisation and can't always get to the phone if we are dealing with someone on reception. We have a lot of news to share this month.
Free Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course
Thanks to Hackney Giving we are able to run an 8 week course of Mindulness from early October at Pembury Community Centre Dalston Lane . The course has been described as 'life changing' by previous participants, and is aimed at people who are struggling with anxiety or stress, but can benefit people living with pain or depression.
It was the most successful of the funded Connect Hackney programmes a few years ago and they made a short film about it here Mindfulness. Connect Hackney - YouTube. The course will run weekly from 4th October - 22nd November 10-12.30 at Pembury Community Centre
If you are interested in doing the course please call us on 0207 739 2533 or email us on reception@hoxtonhealth.org with your contact details and Esperanza will contact you to give more details
New Osteopath
Annmarie O'Sullivan is joining Jo to extend our Osteopathy Sessions . Annmarie is also working in private clinics and has experience both as an osteopath and prior to that as a sports masseur. Annmarie will start on the 6th October so please do call and book if you are interested in seeing an osteopath.
Pricing Review - raising the price for under 60's
We are continuing to fundraise but we need to raise the price of the under 59 year olds treatments to support our sustainability. From the 1st November 45 minute treatments for under 59's will be raised £40 and we are raising the price of 1hour and 1.15 treatments too.
What will it cost from 1st November?
It depends on your age ( initial consultation over 60's *£36.00 - Osteopathy/ Acupuncture only )
Age |
Reflexology
45 mins |
Aromatherapy
Massage/Indian Head Massage/ Craniosacral therapy (45 min treatments) |
*Acupuncture
45 minute treatments |
Manual Lymphatic
Drainage
1hour 15 mins |
*Osteopathy
30 minutes |
Aromatherapy Massage / Postural reeducation
1 hour treatments |
Toe nail cutting |
Under 60 |
£40 |
£40 |
£40 |
£47 |
£30* |
£45 |
£15 per treatment |
60-69 |
£30 |
£30 |
£30* |
£40 |
£22* |
£35 |
70 plus |
£25 |
£25 |
£25* |
£35 |
£18* |
£30 |
** plus in clinic one off charge of £8.50 for reusable nail kit you keep. £15 price also applies to home visits for people unable to get out.
NHS staff can access our services for the 60-69 price
If you can afford to donate on top of your treatment fee please do, we can claim 25% gift aid on it too
Other Hackney & City News
Staying Steady programme with MRS Independent Living in Hackney and the City,
The FREE Staying Steady programme lasts for 24 weeks and takes place in Golden Lane Community Centre, Fann Street, London EC1Y 0RN on Tuesdays 11am - 12pm. It has been designed for those over 55 years old living in Hackney and the City.
The classes focus on building and maintaining strength and balance to prevent you from having a fall. We work on strengthening the legs, developing a flexible back, improving posture and balance, and building more confidence. We will also provide you with a resistance band and an exercise manual so you can practice some of the exercises at home.
To attend our programme speak to your GP about getting a referral to MRS Independent Living OR you could fill in the self-referral form on our website mrsindependentliving.org/staying-steady
For more info please contact Charlotte Seirberg Lead Postural Stability Instructor at MRS Independent Living at charlotte.seirberg@mrsindependentliving.org or leave a message on her mobile 07931557173.
Covid News
Drop in Vaccination Clinics at St Leonards through out September and Boosters
The Booster programme is starting for
- those living in residential care homes for older adults
- all adults aged 50 years or over
- frontline health and social care workers
- all those aged 16 to 49 years with underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk of severe COVID-19, and adult carers
- adult household contacts of immunosuppressed individuals
The JCVI advises that the booster vaccine dose is offered no earlier than 6 months after completion of the primary vaccine course, in the same order as during Phase 1.
Local vaccination events and clinics for first / 2nd dose
You can book your vaccination appointment through the national NHS booking system or by calling 119.
You can also attend a local vaccination pop-up clinic by walking in or calling 020 8356 3111 to confirm your appointment.
Local vaccination centres
John Scott Health Centre, 220 Green Lanes, Woodberry Down N4 2NU
Pfizer or Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations:
- Wednesday – Friday, 3.30 – 6pm
- Sunday, 2.30 – 4:30pm
St Leonards Hospital vaccination centre, Nuttall St N1 5LZ
Pfizer vaccinations.
- Monday : 10am-7pm
- Tuesday: 12 noon-7pm
- Wednesday: 12 noon-7pm
- Thursday: 10am-6pm
- Friday: 10am-6pm
- Saturday: 12 noon-7pm
The Vaccination Centre, 3a Bocking Street E8 3RU
Pfizer or Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations:
- Monday – Tuesday, 3.30 – 6pm
- Saturday 9am – 6pm
- Sunday 10am – 12:30pm
Pharmacy clinics
Bees Pharmacy, 199-201 Rushmore Road E5 0HD
Pfizer or Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations.
- Mon-Fri 9am-6.30pm
- Sat 9am-4pm
- Sun closed
Boots, 120 Fleet Street EC4A 2BE
Moderna vaccinations.
- Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm – closed for lunch 12 noon-1pm
Clockwork Pharmacy – 398 – 400 Mare Street E8 1HP
Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations.
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-7pm
- Thursday and Saturday: 9am-6pm
Haggerston Pharmacy, 201 Haggerston Road E8 4HU
Pfizer or Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations.
- Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
- Sundays (from 15 August) 9.30am-4.30pm
Murrays Pharmacy, 96-98 Murray Grove N1 7QP
Moderna vaccinations.
- Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
- Saturday 9am-5pm
Silverfields Pharmacy,141 Homerton High Street E9 6AS
Pfizer or Astrazeneca-Oxford vaccinations.
- Monday-Saturday 9am-6.30pm
Spring Pharmacy, 233 Hoxton Street N1 5LG
Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations.
- Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm
- Saturday 9.30am-5pm
We would like to thank Pink Ribbon Foundation for funding subsidised treatments for people with Breast Cancer. We will be working with the Macmillan Team at the Homerton University Hospital Trust to identify people who will most benefit.
Hackney Giving for funding us to give Covid Information and run a Mindfulness Course ,Independent Age for supporting our subsidised clinic offer, City and Hackney CCG for supporting the Foothealth clinics and home visits to housebound people in Hackney and Corporation of London for funding the Foothealth Clinic and home visits to housebound people in the City
Many thanks.
With best wishes from the Hoxton Health Team
Jackie and Marie
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