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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In south east London we recognise the importance of how the NHS uses data and what it means to patients and the public. We also understand and support the principles of clarity and reassurance about security, confidentiality, transparency, and ethics. We are aware of the national NHS England Federated Data Platform (FDP) programme that has […]
Free NHS flu vaccinations are now available for children and pregnant women and birthing people across south east London. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu. Last winter, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 100,000 hospital admissions and 7,000 deaths in England. From 1 September, free flu vaccinations are […]
Monday 31st August 2026
New research using Lambeth health data suggests that NHS Health Checks could help people live longer by identifying health problems early and supporting people to get the care they need. What the research found The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, followed more than 158,000 Lambeth residents over a 15-year period. Researchers […]
Cheltenham Chemist at Honor Oak Health Centre is temporarily closed. Patients are currently unable to collect prescriptions or medicines from the pharmacy. We are working with local GP practices, community pharmacies and NHS partners to help patients continue to access their medicines during this period. If you normally have your prescriptions sent to Cheltenham Chemist […]