South east London faces significant population health challenges, some of which are common to urban locations and some of which are unique to our area.

Whilst there have been some successes in these areas which we should be proud of, the overall picture across our area shows that there is a high burden of disease, both physical and mental.

Together with King’s Health Partners, we’re committed to tackling these challenges. Our vision is that every south east London resident is enabled to live a happy and healthy life in an equitable and equal society.

We want south east London to be a place where your postcode, background or ethnicity will not be a predictor of your future and your health.

Our ambition is that by working together – including the health and care sector organisations, local authorities, third sector organisations and the south east London community itself – we can improve the health and wellbeing of the population, prevent disease, and reduce health inequalities.

Achievements

The three workstreams we are focusing on include:

Population health management

Improving population health by data driven planning and delivery of care to achieve maximum impact.

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Prevention, wellbeing and equity

Focusing on the Vital 5, women's and girls' health; building trust and reducing health inequalities; and improving uptake of vaccinations.

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Making the most of our assets

Bringing together local people and communities with the health and care system to understand and address the wider determinants of health.

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News, stories and events

Doctors’ strike 17 – 22 December

Resident doctors are on strike from Wednesday 17 December to Monday 22 December.

Our hospitals will be very busy. Please see below for guidance on how to get the help you need.

11 Dec 2025
Lewisham Integrated Neighbourhood Teams Marketplace Showcases Collaboration and Innovation

On 10 December 2025, the Civic Suite in Catford hosted the Integrated Neighbourhood Development Marketplace – an event that brought together partners from across Lewisham to share ideas, build connections and explore how we can work more closely to improve health and wellbeing. The marketplace featured stalls from a wide range of services and programmes, […]

10 Dec 2025
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