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

New: Guide to healthcare 

NHS South East London is launching a new campaign to help people find their way to the care they need – whether it’s going to their local pharmacy, a minor eye conditions service or resting up at home. The aim is to raise awareness of the full range of options and to increase people’s knowledge […]

05 Jan 2026
South East London leads national conversation on osteoporosis care

Members of the South East London (SEL) Osteoporosis Treatment Pathway Task and Finish Group (a multidisciplinary group under the South East London Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee) proudly represented the South East London Integrated Care System at the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Osteoporosis and Bone Health at Parliament (Portcullis House) on Wednesday 3rd December […]

02 Jan 2026
Putting neighbourhood health into practice; a simulation

PPL is a consultancy working with the NHS on planning and implementing neighbourhood working. They have published a report that captures learning from the first ‘national neighbourhood health simulation’, which NHS Providers supported at the 2025 NHS Providers Conference and Exhibition. The findings highlight what helps neighbourhood models work effectively in practice, the challenges identified […]

02 Jan 2026