Flu cases are rising across London. Flu is not just a heavy cold – it’s highly infectious and symptoms can come on very quickly. Listen to ICU consultant Dr Andrew Retter on why getting vaccinated is so important.
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If you’re a south east London resident, you’ll be able to get free flu vaccinations aboard the Winter Health Bus this week, as the NHS launches a Big Week of Vaccinations to protect people from winter illnesses. The Winter Health Bus will be at Peckham Square from today, making its way to Bexleyheath Shopping Centre […]
Community groups in south east London can now apply for funding to improve care for Black mothers, birthing people and their babies. Up to £1.5 million is available through multi-year grants of up to 3 years. The funding call opened on 17 November 2025 and closes on 10 January 2026. The programme is run by […]
On 6 November, two senior NHS England leaders, alongside two clinical fellows, visited the Orpington Wellbeing Café in Bromley. Dr Kiren Collison, Deputy Medical Director for Primary Care, and Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe, London Regional Medical Director for Primary Care, saw first-hand how the café supports older people in the community. They were joined by the […]