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Poor housing affects health in many ways. In south London, we are innovating to address this by bringing together the NHS, local authorities and community organisations to identify solutions—and deliver them. The Health and Housing Coalition was set up in 2024 to be the driver of this work, and at a recent gathering of partners […]
NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is committed to making sure people across south east London get safe, high‑quality primary care. We can confirm the Care Quality Commission cancelled Eltham Palace Surgery’s legal authority to operate on 19 March 2026 with immediate effect. We’re working with local partners to maintain continuity of services for […]
Glass Mill Leisure Centre hosted the third Understanding Blood Pressure event in the borough of Lewisham on 11th March 2026, welcoming more than 100 residents from Lewisham and Ladywell (Neighbourhood 2) and the surrounding area. Across the afternoon, people moved between short talks with time for questions and a lively market‑style area – picking up […]
Health partners are responding to cases of meningococcal disease in Kent. This disease is an uncommon but serious illness. It can cause meningitis and septicaemia, which can be very serious if people don’t get care quickly. For information about symptoms to look out for and how to get help, visit: What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks […]
Community‑based mental health services in Lambeth are successfully supporting people through crises and reducing pressure on emergency care, addressing one of the key priorities of the 10-Year Health Plan for England. The Evening Sanctuary at Mosaic Clubhouse had 1,468 visits in 2024/25, with 839 of these visits specifically avoiding an A&E attendance. The Evening Sanctuary […]
A new matchday campaign at Bromley FC is encouraging supporters aged 40–74 to take up an NHS Health Check, a national programme designed to assess heart health and help prevent serious conditions. Bromley Council and Bromley FC are teaming up to help fans stay match-fit, urging eligible supporters to book an NHS Health Check and […]
Lewisham’s Director of Public Health, Dr Catherine Mbema MBE, has been awarded the London General Practice Local Authority Award – a new honour that recognises outstanding collaboration, partnership working and advocacy for general practice across the capital. The award highlights Dr Mbema’s commitment to working closely with partners across health and care to improve outcomes […]
South East London ICB and South West London ICB are pleased to confirm two appointments to their shared executive team. The appointments follow the clustering arrangements agreed by both ICB Boards, which bring together some executive leadership roles across the two organisations as they strengthen their role as strategic commissioners. Elaine Clancy appointed Chief Nurse […]