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The Doctors' strike that was planned for Monday 15 to Friday 19 June has been called off.
As the strike was only cancelled on Saturday 13, there may still be some disruption to services this week.
If you have an appointment, please go to it, unless you are told not to.
Otherwise, please see below for guidance on how to get the help you need.
The finalists for the 2026 South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICB) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Awards, have been announced. The awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of colleagues at a local level, showcasing the difference they are making to improve equity and inclusion across the system. They also highlight the importance of EDI […]
Residents joined a free drop‑in NHS App support event at the Bromley Health and Wellbeing Centre on Tuesday 9th June 2026, where they received practical help and advice on using digital NHS services. The event ran from 10:30am to 2:30pm and gave people the chance to speak directly with the friendly team, who supported attendees […]
We are proud to announce our Women’s and Girls’ Health Hubs have won the Patient Involvement and Choice Award at the very first NHS Excellence Awards. The community-based service offers support for women and girls aged 13 and over across Lambeth (provided by Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) and Greenwich and Bexley (provided […]
The South East London (SEL) HIV re-engagement programme has been shortlisted in two categories at the HSJ Patient Safety Awards 2026, recognising the programme’s success in improving patient safety and reducing health inequalities for people living with HIV. The programme has been shortlisted for: Quality Improvement Initiative of the Year Re-engaging people living with HIV not in care: […]
A new community mental health centre aimed at transforming support for people in Lewisham has officially opened in Hither Green. The Heather Close Mental Health Centre led by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, is part of a wider move towards more joined-up, person-centred care in the community. Located in Hither Green, the Centre […]
New inspection results from the Care Quality Commission show strong ratings for health and care services across south east London. At St Thomas’ Hospital, urgent and emergency care has kept its overall ‘outstanding’ rating. At Guy’s Hospital, urgent care has kept its overall ‘good’ rating. Inspectors also upgraded both services for caring, from ‘good’ to […]
National Carers Week is a time to recognise the vital role unpaid carers play in supporting families and strengthening communities across Southwark. This year, Southwark Council is working with local partners, including the NHS to bring healthcare practitioners together through a week of dedicated events that celebrate connection, support, and wellbeing. These sessions are part […]