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