There are many cases of flu across London. Flu is not a heavy cold – it’s a highly infectious illness and symptoms can come on very quickly.
In this video, Intensive Care consultant Dr Andrew Retter explains why it is so important to get vaccinated.
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As the new year approaches, we are encouraging smokers across South East London to make January the month they quit for good, and to do it with support. Evidence shows that people are three times more likely to stop smoking successfully when they receive help from a trained professional or a dedicated stop‑smoking programme, compared with […]
25-26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026
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 […]