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Food Justice in Lambeth

Lambeth’s Annual Public Health Report 2025 focuses on food justice – the principle that everyone has the right to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. It highlights how food insecurity in Lambeth is not just about hunger but also about access to food that supports health, dignity, and community. The report sets out a vision […]

08 Dec 2025
Breaking the link between poor health and economic inactivity in Southwark

The 2025 Southwark Annual Public Health Report, published in December 2025, explores how to tackle barriers to employment faced by residents with long term health conditions and disabilities. It highlights the scale of health-related unemployment and economic inactivity in the borough, and draws on evidence from academic research, local case studies, and stakeholders.  As part […]

08 Dec 2025
Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday days – how to get the help you need

25-26 December 2025 and 1 January 2026

08 Dec 2025
New Chief Nursing Officer for south east London

Diane Jones will join NHS South East London as Chief Nursing Officer in January 2026. She’ll start on 6 January on a short-term secondment from NHS North East London, where she’s been Chief Nursing Officer since July 2022. The Chief Nursing Officer leads on nursing standards across south east London’s health and care system. They’re […]

02 Dec 2025
Help shape community earwax removal service in south east London

Join a focus group on earwax removal services

27 Nov 2025
Stay Well This Winter – Visit the Winter Health Bus in Lewisham

Our Winter Health Bus will be at in Giffin Street SE8 (just off Deptford High street) on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 between 10am-4pm and at Albion Way SE13 (opposite Lewisham Shopping Centre) on Friday 5th December 2025 between 10am-4pm – jump on board for tips to stay healthy this winter. What’s on offer? Free winter […]

26 Nov 2025
Stay Well This Winter – Visit the Winter Health Bus in Bromley

Our Winter Health Bus will be at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) on Friday 28th November 2025 between 10am-4pm – jump on board for tips to stay healthy this winter. The bus will be located close to the main entrance (Sainsburys Car Park). What’s on offer? Free winter vaccinations for eligible adults Vital 5 […]

26 Nov 2025
Creative Health and Social Prescribing event showcases the power of the arts in Lewisham

Health and care professionals, social prescribers and community group leaders from across Lewisham came together last month for a Creative Health and Social Prescribing Network Meeting, celebrating the role of the arts in improving health and wellbeing. Hosted by Community Connections Lewisham in partnership with Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the event explored […]

26 Nov 2025
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