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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 […]
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 […]