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Know Your Numbers Week encourages Lewisham staff to check their blood pressure

Dozens of staff from Lewisham Council and South East London ICB took the opportunity to have a free blood pressure check this week as part of Know Your Numbers Week, helping to raise awareness of the importance of monitoring blood pressure and preventing cardiovascular disease. The initiative was held at Laurence House on Wednesday and […]

14 Sep 2026
Community health event helps Lewisham’s Latin American residents access vital health services

More than 30 local residents attended a community health event held at St Saviour’s Catholic Church in Lewisham on Sunday Sept 6th, bringing essential health information, screening and support directly into the heart of the local Latin American community. The event was organised by the Indoamerican Refugee and Migrant Organisation (IRMO) in partnership with the […]

14 Sep 2026
Lewisham increases support to patients with the getUBetter App

Lewisham residents aged 16 and over can now use getUBetter, a free app offering advice and exercises for common muscle and joint problems. The app has been approved by local clinicians and is available alongside existing NHS care. It provides personalised information based on a person’s condition and stage of recovery. Many common muscle and […]

11 Sep 2026