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New community partnership to rebuild trust in health services

Five community organisations in south east London have been selected for a ground-breaking new partnership to rebuild trust in local health services and support residents to live well for longer. Bexley Mencap, Juvenis (supporting Milk Honey Bees), Mama2Mama, QUEERCIRCLE, and Southwark Senior Social Association will each receive a total of £150,000 over three years to […]

28 Apr 2025
Plan for your health needs this Easter Bank Holiday

Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025

14 Apr 2025
New service provides health care at home

People in Greenwich are getting more help to stay healthy at home thanks to the launch of a new digital health and care service. The Digital Health and Care Technology Service was launched in April 2025, and provides technology such as video doorbells for security, voice assistants for medication reminders, and tablets to stay connected […]

09 Apr 2025
Crays Collaborative PCN Hosts Ladies’ Health Event

On Tuesday 8 April 2025, The Crays Collaborative Primary Care Network (PCN) hosted a Ladies’ Health Night at Temple United Reformed Church. The event provided an opportunity for local women to access health information, screenings, and wellbeing support in a relaxed and welcoming environment. A Community-Centred Approach to Women’s Health Running from 5pm to 7pm, […]

09 Apr 2025
Thousands of Covid-19 vaccines already given in south east London this spring

A strong start to the spring Covid-19 vaccination offer means thousands of residents in south east London are already increasing their protection against the virus. Those that need extra protection this year include people aged 75 and over (including those by 17 June 2025), older adult care home residents, and immunosuppressed individuals aged six months […]

08 Apr 2025
Introducing a New Swallowing Therapy for Parkinson’s Patients in Bromley

On Friday 4 April 2025, healthcare professionals, patients and community organisations gathered to learn about a new therapy to support people with Parkinson’s disease. Hosted by Bromley Healthcare’s Adult Speech and Language Therapy (ASLT) team, the session showcased the Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) programme – funded by Parkinson’s Disease UK’s grant scheme, it’s designed […]

07 Apr 2025
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day in Lewisham

Wednesday 19 March was National Social Prescribing Day and Lewisham had a double celebration with two separate events, bringing together Social Prescribers and residents for this annual celebration. On Wednesday 19 March all Social Prescribers Link Workers supporting Lewisham Primary Care Networks spent time together at the Waldron Wellbeing Centre. Bria McCalman, Social Prescribing Lead […]

03 Apr 2025
Think Pharmacy First campaign launches across south east London

A new campaign has launched across south east London to raise awareness of the advice and treatment residents can get from their pharmacy. Starting with a question about symptoms, such as: “Burning or stinging when you wee? Need to wee all the time?” It then directs people to their local pharmacy, where they can get […]

01 Apr 2025
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