Medicines are the most frequent therapeutic healthcare intervention in the NHS.
The aim is to optimise the use of medicines by promoting cost effective and evidence based clinical practice and effective risk management to ensure that patients get the right choice of medicine at the right time. We work to ensure our population get the most from their medicines, take medicines correctly, avoid taking unnecessary medicines, improve medicines safety, and reduce medicines wastage.
A yellow heat alert is in place across south east London this week. This means the hot weather could affect people’s health, especially older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions. It also means health and care services might be busier than usual. Help others stay safe Check in with anyone who may […]
From 18 to 24 May 2026, people across south east London will take part in Creativity and Wellbeing Week, the UK’s national festival of creative health. The Week brings together communities, health partners and creative organisations to show how everyday creativity can support good health and wellbeing. It is led by London Arts & Health, […]
Monday 11 May marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week this year, and the theme is ‘Action.’ While raising awareness remains essential, ‘taking action’ is vital to lasting change and better health all year round.
