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Ceri Jacob, Place Executive Lead for Lewisham, will be retiring later this year. At the same time, as part of ongoing reviews, Southwark Council and NHS South East London have agreed that the Place Executive Lead role in Southwark will become NHS-only from the end of September 2026. As a result, NHS South East London […]
As many students celebrate their A Level results today, the NHS in south east London is urging eligible young people to treat getting vaccinated as an important part of preparing for university, alongside sorting accommodation and student finance. Students heading to university are at increased risk because MenB bacteria can spread through close contact such […]
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 […]
Health and care partners across south east London are reflecting on a year of progress for local communities following publication of NHS England’s annual assessment of integrated care boards for 2025/26. During 2025/26, south east London continued to improve services, strengthen neighbourhood health and focus on reducing health inequalities, while responding to rising demand and […]
Two new animations have been developed to help explain what a neighbourhood health service and integrated neighbourhood teams mean in practice. The short films use patient scenarios to show how healthcare, community, housing and voluntary sector services can work together to provide more joined-up, personalised support closer to home. Designed for both staff and local […]
NHS South East London has joined a renewed local partnership agreement that brings together health, education, local government, culture and community organisations to support people and communities in Lewisham. The refreshed Civic University Agreement is led by Goldsmiths, University of London, and builds on an agreement first launched in 2021 with local “anchor institutions”, including […]
A new initiative is being developed in Lewisham to improve support for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable residents. The project aligns with the neighbourhood health development and recognises the increased risk of frailty within this population. Led by Pathway, the homeless and inclusion health charity, in partnership with NHS South East London Integrated Care […]
A south east London programme that helps people manage high blood pressure closer to home has been shortlisted for a national PrescQIPP Award 2026. The programme has been recognised in the Addressing Health Inequalities category. The Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme was set up in North Southwark to help people get support for high […]