Neighbourhood working is about bringing health, care, voluntary and community organisations together to improve the wellbeing of local people. By focusing on the strengths and needs of each community, we can design services that are more joined-up, proactive, and responsive.
This section gives staff and partners access to the latest updates, resources, and workstreams driving this transformation.
A neighbourhood-based children’s health programme in Lambeth and Southwark has been named London regional winner in the NHS Excellence Awards 2026, recognising its success in improving care for children and young people while reducing health inequalities.
Erith Health Centre in Bexley and Downham Health and Leisure Centre in Lewisham have been included in the first wave of the national Neighbourhood Health Centre programme. Local NHS partners will work together to plan how existing buildings can be used to support neighbourhood‑based services. Further details about the next steps will be shared in […]
People in Southwark with muscle and joint pain can now get faster help through Musculoskeletal (MSK) Community Appointment Days. This NHS service gives people a full check in a local community space, bringing together physiotherapists, social prescribers and other community teams under one roof. It helps people get the right support sooner and reduces the […]
