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With so many organisations coming together, there’s always a story, a new idea, or an interesting angle to share. Read the latest updates on health and care in our south east London communities here, or head to www.selondonics.org/events for our upcoming meetings and events.

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Ask your pharmacist week 2025

As a pharmacist, I see and treat numerous patients every day. With over 300 community pharmacies across south east London – many open evenings and weekends – we are your NHS on the high street. More than 90% of people live within a 20-minute walk of a pharmacy, making us one of the most accessible places to […]

03 Nov 2025
Working together for health equity in south London

South London Listens Health Assembly

30 Oct 2025
NHS South East London ICB is now a London Living Wage Employer

We’re proud to share that South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is now an accredited London Living Wage Employer. The London Living Wage is £14.80 an hour. It’s set independently to reflect the higher cost of living in London. It helps workers and their families afford essentials and plan for the future. At NHS […]

30 Oct 2025
Over 150,000 residents benefit from vital health checks

Vital 5 health checks are helping people across south east London to take control of their health, focussing on five areas that make the biggest difference to long-term wellbeing: blood pressure, weight, alcohol consumption, smoking, and mental health. More than 150,000 checks have now been delivered in hospital clinics and community settings such as pharmacies; […]

30 Oct 2025
Residents Learn How to Manage High Blood Pressure at Free Lewisham Event

Lewisham residents came together last week for a free community event aimed at understanding and managing high blood pressure. The “Understanding High Blood Pressure” session took place on Wednesday 22 October 2025 at Forest Hill Pools, offering residents practical guidance and expert advice. Attendees had the opportunity to have their blood pressure checked, learn how […]

29 Oct 2025
Bromley residents get connected with the NHS App at awareness day

On Thursday 16th October 2025, Bromley residents visited the One Bromley Wellbeing Hub in The Glades to learn more about the NHS App and how it can make managing their health easier. The NHS App Awareness Day offered free, walk-in support from local healthcare professionals who helped visitors download the app, create accounts and explore […]

29 Oct 2025
Building trust and connecting people with healthcare: Lambeth’s Black Communities Health and Wellbeing Day

Lambeth’s fourth ‘Inspire’ Black communities health and wellbeing day drew over 450 people to St Mark’s Church in Kennington on Saturday, 25 October. This popular event takes place annually during Black History Month, and connects individuals with advice, information and support to take charge of their health, and interact with vital services in a community […]

28 Oct 2025
Black History Month: tackling inequalities in women’s health

October is Black History Month, an opportunity to highlight health inequalities that affect Black communities and to promote practical support available across south east London. Research shows that Black women are much more likely to experience fibroids and other reproductive health conditions than White women. Around one in five Black women have been diagnosed with […]

28 Oct 2025
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