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New inspection results from the Care Quality Commission show strong ratings for health and care services across south east London. At St Thomas’ Hospital, urgent and emergency care has kept its overall ‘outstanding’ rating. At Guy’s Hospital, urgent care has kept its overall ‘good’ rating. Inspectors also upgraded both services for caring, from ‘good’ to […]
Doctors are on strike from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June.
Our hospitals will be very busy. Please see below for guidance on how to get the help you need.
National Carers Week is a time to recognise the vital role unpaid carers play in supporting families and strengthening communities across Southwark. This year, Southwark Council is working with local partners, including the NHS to bring healthcare practitioners together through a week of dedicated events that celebrate connection, support, and wellbeing. These sessions are part […]
An amber 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 […]
A new report published by Act Early South London sets out a clear picture of the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Lambeth and Southwark, and the inequalities shaping their lives, providing a shared evidence base to support future action. The Outcomes Report brings together data from across health, care and local partners to describe key issues […]
Congratulations to south east London GP, Dr Emma Humphries, who has been recognised with a national award for her exceptional compassion and support for patients experiencing baby loss. Dr Emma Humphries, Named GP for Safeguarding Children in Greenwich, received the Compassion Award at the 2026 Mariposa Awards, run by the Saying Goodbye charity. The award […]
Harold Moody Health Centre in Southwark has received a prestigious RIBA London Award 2026, recognising its high-quality design and contribution to the local community. The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) praised the building as “civic yet warmly human”, noting it was “designed with patient experience at its core”. It also described the centre as […]
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, […]