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New grant opportunities for Black health projects in Lambeth
Black-led voluntary, community and faith sector organisations based in and/or operating in Lambeth can apply for one of five £2,000 grants through the Inspire Lambeth Black Communities Health Inequalities Small Grants Fund. Delivered through Inspire Lambeth, supported by Lambeth Together and funded...
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Welcome to our new Patient and Public Voice board members
Lambeth Together is delighted to welcome two Patient and Public Voice members to the Lambeth Together Care Partnership Board following a competitive recruitment process which saw a large amount of interest in these roles. Welcome back, Eugenie We are pleased to welcome back Eugenie Dadie, who has s...
Healthwatch share black women’s experiences of fibroids and endometriosis care in Lambeth
Healthwatch Lambeth have published a new report bringing together the experiences of 20 Black women affected by fibroids and/or endometriosis, who shared their stories through focus groups and interviews. Their accounts show the significant impact that these conditions have on women’s health, well...
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Lambeth Can Move Network launches and invites residents to shape a more active borough
Lambeth residents are being encouraged to share their experiences of physical activity as part of a new borough-wide programme aiming to tackle inequalities and help more people lead active, healthy lives. They’re particularly interested in hearing from people with current low levels of activity. ...
Four ways young people can get mental health support
In recognition of Youth Mental Health Day on Saturday 18 September, we’re highlighting the four ways young people can access mental health support in their local area. Young people in Lambeth and across south east London can get a wide range of free mental health and wellbeing support at school, t...
STI testing in Lambeth is free and easier than ever
Getting tested for STIs and HIV has never been easier. Whether you prefer to test at home, visit your GP, attend a sexual health clinic or access community outreach services, there are a range of free and confidential options available to Lambeth residents. The post STI testing in Lambeth is free an...
Share your experience of leaving hospital
Healthwatch Lambeth is encouraging local residents to take part in a new national survey about hospital discharge experiences. They’re looking for people who have had a difficult experience leaving hospital in the last 12 months, or who have supported someone through the discharge process. The pos...
Lambeth research highlights benefits of NHS Health Checks
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,...
Why we get vaccinated: use the summer break to get school-ready
As families start thinking ahead to the new school year, now is a good time to check that children are up to date with their vaccinations and ready for any school vaccination programmes taking place later in the year. Being vaccinated helps protect children against serious illnesses, supports school...
How @home helped Sally on her road to recovery
A new video from Lambeth Together’s Neighbourhood and Wellbeing Delivery Alliance featuring local resident Sally shines a spotlight on the difference receiving a hospital level of service at home can make. Sally recovered at home during a period of intense illness, where she would usually have req...
Working with residents to develop neighbourhood health and care
Lambeth residents are helping to shape a new joined-up neighbourhood health and care approach. Recent workshops, surveys and focus groups run by Healthwatch Lambeth and culminating in their Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) Community Engagement Report – show a strong call for local, connecte...
New NHS MenB vaccine for eligible young people
Following recent outbreaks and clusters of Meningococcal B, also known as MenB, among teenagers and young adults, the NHS has introduced a new, time-limited, free vaccination offer for eligible young people. MenB bacteria can cause meningitis, an infection of the lining around the brain and spinal c...
Glam Squad brings HIV testing into everyday self‑care for Black women
Events held in Lambeth and across London have helped hundreds of Black women access free health checks, advice and HIV testing through Glam Squad events, many for the first time, leaving them better informed, confident and empowered to take control of their health. The post Glam Squad brings HIV tes...
South London launches 24/7 mental health support via WhatsApp
Residents across south London can now access 24/7 mental health crisis support through WhatsApp, offering a new, more flexible way to get help when they need it most. The initiative is designed to complement existing urgent support routes, including the NHS 111 “press 2” mental health option, b...
‘Beneficial for both parties’ – Millwall boss explains Langstaff exit
ALEX NEIL believes Macaulay Langstaff’s move to Salford City will prove “beneficial for both parties”. The striker completed a switch to the League Two club last week for an undisclosed fee. NewsAtDen understands Millwall have recouped the fee they paid Notts County for his services two summer...
Five Southwark food spots ranked in UK’s top 100 restaurants
Five restaraunts in Southwark have made it onto the National Restaurant Awards top 100 restaurants in the UK, cementing the borough’s growing status in London’s food scene, writes Gabriel Stewart… From Cornish octopus to pig’s snouts, Southwark certainly has an eclectic mix of the weird and ...
London Community Fest returns to Kennington Park this Sunday
‘A celebration of London’s people’ – London Community Fest is returning to Kennington Park this Sunday with the family-focused festival promising a day full of music, sport and community fun, writes Gabriel Stewart… There will be an array of international food and live performances on offe...
Launch of Southwark Wellbeing Hub offers increased mental health support in the borough
A new wellbeing hub is ‘here to help’ Southwark residents struggling with their mental health with expansion of local services, writes Gabriel Stewart… The Southwark Wellbeing Hub will be run by South East London Mind (SELM) and will offer a range of support including one-to-one sessions, grou...
Eastleigh sign ex-Millwall defender
NATIONAL League side Eastleigh have signed ex-Millwall defender Ben Drake on a permanent deal. Drake, 20, spent two years with the Lions. He was a regular for Kevin Nugent’s under-21s and made four first-team match-day squads, before being released earlier this summer. He joined Millwall after thr...
Brixton Village named as ‘asset of community value’ and given some protection from development
The Buy Back Brixton campaign has welcomed Lambeth Council’s ‘long overdue’ decision to give Brixton Village and Market Row added protection against redevelopment. Lambeth Council announced on Tuesday (7 July) that Brixton Village and Market Row have been added to its Asset of Community Value ...