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Reimagining support for women with heavy periods

Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) affects one in four women, yet many struggle in silence. How can we design a digital solution that helps them get the support they need? That was the question at the centre of our Women’s and Girls’ Health Hackathon, which brought together over 70 public health professionals, clinicians, academics and tech […]

21 Jul 2025
Doctors’ strike – please help us to help you

Resident doctors are on strike from Friday 25 July to Wednesday 30 July.

Our hospitals are very busy. Please help us to help you by using the service that's best for you.

21 Jul 2025
Bromley sees record uptake of annual health checks for people with learning disabilities

Bromley has achieved its highest ever number of Annual Health Checks for people with learning disabilities, with 87% of eligible patients receiving a check in 2024/25. This milestone was reached thanks to a local initiative that placed Learning Disability Champions in every Primary Care Network (PCN). These champions worked closely with GP practices to increase […]

17 Jul 2025
Integrators green-lit to drive forward neighbourhood health services in south east London

At their meeting on 16 July, the South East London Integrated Care Board approved the appointment of neighbourhood health service integrators in four of its six boroughs – Bexley, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. Bromley and Greenwich will confirm appointment of their integrators in the coming weeks. These approvals mark a major milestone in south east […]

16 Jul 2025
Supporting patients to breathe easier

A new project is helping patients with lung conditions get the care they need

16 Jul 2025
Shaping the future of women’s and girls’ healthcare

Reflections on improving access to care

10 Jul 2025
Sarcoma Awareness Month: what you need to know

July marks Sarcoma Awareness month, which aims to raise awareness about this rare cancer. What are sarcomas? Sarcomas are uncommon cancers of the bone and soft tissues that can affect any part of the body, in adults & children. Because they are uncommon, the signs can be overlooked or mistaken for another condition such as […]

09 Jul 2025
Delivering the 10 Year Health Plan in south east London

A neighbourhood approach to health and care

03 Jul 2025
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