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Greenwich community programme halves diabetes medication costs and supports weight loss

A Greenwich based community project is helping local residents living with type 2 diabetes to stay active and improve their health in a safe and welcoming environment. The Champions 4 Change Wellbeing CIC delivers community-based boxercise programmes to help those living with type 2 diabetes improve their blood glucose control through structured physical activity. Funded […]

20 Mar 2025
Safeguarding leadership programme launches in south east London

The first in-person workshop of the South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) Safeguarding Leadership Programme took place on 5th March 2025 at London Bridge Hive. The programme is a new and original initiative developed by SEL ICS in partnership with The Kings Fund, an organisation known for high-quality leadership development in the field […]

20 Mar 2025
Better access to health services for women and girls

Women and girls in Greenwich and Bexley now have better access to specialist support for menopause, heavy periods, contraception, and pre-conception advice through the Women and Girls’ health hub. Launched in March 2025, the virtual health hub allows girls, women, and people identifying as female to self-refer for expert advice and care, reducing the need […]

19 Mar 2025
International Women’s Day Event at Bromley Adult Education College

On Friday 7 March 2025, students at Bromley Adult Education College celebrated International Women’s Day with a women’s health event, which was aimed at equipping them with vital knowledge to support their health and wellbeing. The event focused on two key topics: breast cancer awareness and menopause. Run by the college in collaboration with One […]

18 Mar 2025
Bromleag Care Practice recognised for excellence in patient safety

Bromleag Care Practice has been commended in the “Safety Award” category at the London General Practice Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the team’s dedication to putting patient safety at the heart of their work across Care Homes and Extra Care Housing. The London General Practice Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in primary care, recognising individuals and […]

11 Mar 2025
Energy, excitement and emotion at the first South East London ICS EDI Conference & Awards

The first South East London ICS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (SEL ICS EDI) Conference and Awards were held on 4 March. It was an energetic and at times deeply moving event, celebrating the outstanding efforts of colleagues at a local level, and highlighting the importance of EDI to our patients, staff and health and care […]

06 Mar 2025
Blog – Making women’s and girls’ health a priority in south east London

International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March and this year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action’, focusing on the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to address the barriers women face. Research has found a gender health gap in the UK where many women and girls receive poorer healthcare than men. Nearly two thirds of […]

06 Mar 2025
Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Bromley

South East London Mind have been successful in their recent bid for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub contract in Bromley. South East London Mind is a mental health and dementia charity, and they will continue their work supporting people in with mental health needs in Bromley. The funding, from South East London Care Board […]

04 Mar 2025
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