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Doctors in Lewisham are asking patients not to put off contacting their GP surgery if they need to consult a doctor or nurse.

GP practice services are available on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday (10 and 13 April) between the hours of 8am to 6.30pm. Please call your practice as normal during those hours. For out of hours GP services please dial 111 ​

To address the unprecedented public health challenge that we are facing, the voluntary and community sector are coming together to serve the needs of Lewisham residents.

Thursday 12 March is 'Social Prescribing Day', and there will be social prescribing services and activities across Lewisham.

We're asking Lewisham's smokers to think about quitting for No Smoking Day on Wednesday 11 March, so that they can improve their physical health and emotional health.

This is a rapidly evolving situation that Public Health England (PHSE) is monitoring carefully.

Even though Dry January is Dry January is over, we're asking the people of Lewisham to carry on reflecting about how much alcohol they drink.

On 29 January 2020, the OHSEL Board in public endorsed the SE London integrated care system response to the NHS Long Term Plan.

We're encouraging people in Lewisham to 'act now' in the fight against cancer by visiting their GP without delay if they are concerned about changes in their health.

Expert urgent community response teams will begin to be rolled-out by the NHS in south east London, starting from April 2020

NHS England and Improvement has today announced that Richard Douglas CB has been appointed non-executive chair of South East London Integrated Care System (ICS).

We're advising Lewisham residents to look after their emotional wellbeing during January and February, following the traditional festive holiday period.

Men in Lewisham are being urged to make a New Year commitment to help save lives across London – by agreeing to become a blood donor

It's probably part of the human condition to think that some illnesses only affect other people, and that somehow we're immune to vulnerability.

We’re urging people with existing lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to keep warm in winter.

If you're pregnant or gave birth in the last year, and live in Lewisham Borough, you and your child are entitled to receive free vitamin D supplements via the Lewisham Free Vitamin D Scheme.

Antibiotics are a precious resource that we have to use wisely – that's the message that we're keen for everyone in Lewisham to know during World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW, 18-24 November).

We're asking people in Lewisham to take simple steps to stay fit and healthy this winter – with a reminder that caring for yourself can also help the NHS.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and we're reminding people about the signs and symptoms of the disease.

The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day, and we want the people of Lewisham to take care of their emotional wellbeing.

Minister for Equalities, Baroness Williams, joined the Mayor of Lewisham, Damien Egan on Wednesday 16 October to congratulate Woolstone Medical Centre on receiving a Pride in Practice ‘Gold Award’

The six south east London CCGs (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark) have received approval for their application to NHS England and Improvement to merge.

We're joining our partner CCGs in south east London in supporting and celebrating the first joint Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability 'Big Health Day'.

We're raising awareness of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October – and pledging our support to help people in Lewisham who struggle with poor mental health.

We're supporting a national drive to raise the awareness of breast cancer and improve screening rates in Lewisham during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

We've excelled in the way that we've strengthened and developed GP practices' relationship with their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients.

‘Me and My Community’ is the theme for our Mental Health Stakeholder workshop event being held on Monday 14 October.

We held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) at St Laurence Church in Catford Thursday 12 September

We’re urging parents and guardians to help their children receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine if they haven’t already done so.

More than 6,000 people in the UK and Ireland take their life every year, and we are raising awareness of this tragic statistic through supporting World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday 10 September.

NHS Lewisham CCG invites anyone with an interest in local healthcare services to attend their Annual General Meeting (AGM).

With the bank holiday weekend fast approaching, at Lewisham CCG, we'd like to help you to plan to stay well.

A specialist nurse with almost 40 years’ experience has been awarded the highly prestigious national Chief Nursing Officer’s (CNO) Gold Award for Nursing.

Lewisham residents are being urged to stay safe in the sun during the period of above-average temperatures in the UK.

Summer is often associated with freedom and leisure – but the season can also bring added pressures that many people are unaware of.

As the summer holidays approach, we’re reminding young people in Lewisham that they can still continue to access emotional support should the need arise.

We have been rated as 'good' by NHS England in the 2018/19 ratings, an improvement from 'requires improvement' 12 months ago.

Lewisham has been successful in securing funding to implement two Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools and colleges.

Our Healthier South East London (OHSEL) invites you to some summer events to have your say in what the NHS Long Term Plan means for south east London and Lewisham.

South east London is first area in London to join NHS England and Improvement’s third wave of Integrated Care Systems

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting Learning Disabilities Week 2019, which is taking place from 17 to 23 June, with a special focus on sport and inclusion.

We are supporting the British Lung Foundation’s Love Your Lungs Week. The annual awareness initiative takes place from 17 to 23 June and we’re keen that Lewisham residents are aware of the support and advice that’s available for them.

Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June is Carers' Week – and NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is highlighting some support to carers.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is raising awareness of diabetes during Diabetes Week 2019, which runs from 10 to 16 June.

NHS Lewisham CCG is raising awareness of a type of abnormal heart rhythm, known as atrial fibrillation (AF), to reduce the number of strokes.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be joining local residents to celebrate this year’s annual summer festival Downham Celebrates on Saturday 8 June, 11am - 4pm at Downham Health and Leisure Centre.

With Stroke Awareness Month (1 – 31 May) coming to an end this week, it's still very important to remember that a stroke can happen to anyone, at any age.

GP practices are encouraging their patients and staff to join their local parkrun in a bid to get healthier and feel better.

A new sexual health and general wellbeing clinic for transgender and non-binary people is now available at King's College Hospital.

GPs in Lewisham are encouraging anyone who has negative thoughts about their body to seek help, to ensure their symptoms can be treated before they escalate.

The ASK NHS GP app is available to all patients in Lewisham. It's free to download and helps patients to take more control of their health.

GPs in Lewisham are reminding people of the risks to health posed by sunburn and excess tanning as part of national Sun Awareness Week (6 – 13 May).

It's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (29 April - 5 May), and here in Lewisham we are celebrating the fantastic support provided to women by local services, across the voluntary sector and the NHS.

GP practices across the borough are invited to submit their nominations, so don't miss your opportunity to take part in this fantastic opportunity.

A number of pharmacies in Lewisham will be open over the holiday weekend. Details of pharmacies open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2019 can be found here.

GPs in Lewisham are encouraging people to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, as part of a national campaign.

​One Health Lewisham's ASK NHS GP app has been shortlisted for a HSJ Value Award 2019.

The policy is reviewed and updated on an annual basis. We have now completed our most recent review, updating the evidence and drawing on input from local clinical staff.

Thursday 14 March is International Social Prescribing Day 2019 and to celebrate it we have launched a new film to promote the excellent SAIL Connections service.

Lewisham and Greenwich CCGs have had legal directions related to quality of performance lifted by NHS England following significant improvements.

Thank you to Marina Maxwell, Senior Primary Care Pharmacist, for developing the new guidelines for the pharmacological management of adult non-cancer chronic pain.

Earlier this month Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) launched a video consultation pilot for cardiology patients.

On the 24 January 2019 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and Certitude (a mental health charity) partnered to open The Harbour.

Find out how development of the Lewisham CCG primary care wound care formulary and guide led to implementing a centralised wound care dressings procurement service across Lewisham GP practices.

Antimicrobial resistance is fast moving up the ranks of national and global priorities. In January 2019, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published the UK’s five and 20 year visions.

The new IUC service, which will be run by London Ambulance Service, goes live on 26 February. It moves the existing 111 service from an ‘assess and refer’ service to a ‘consult and complete’ model of care.

On Saturday 9 February Maternity Voices Partnership will be holding an event at PLACE / Ladywell for expectant or new parents that identify as LGBTQI.

A new online counselling service will give children and young people across south east London access to free, anonymous mental health and emotional well-being support.

Lewisham residents are being urged to put aside their fears and ‘get tested’ to help the fight against cancer.

We have just published our 2018 Public Sector Equality Duty Annual Report, which demonstrates our commitment to the Equality Act 2010.

The NHS Long Term Plan is the NHS plan to make sure it is fit for the future. It aims to give everyone the best start in life and will help people age well.

​Reduce the risk of cervical cancer – take a smear test GPs in Lewisham are encouraging women to attend their free NHS smear test to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

We are encouraging children in Lewisham to halve their sugar intake under a new campaign to improve the long-term health of the borough.

NHS Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are joining forces this year to urge residents to know where to go if they need medical help.

Make sure you check to see which pharmacies are open over Christmas and over New Year.

If you live, work or study in the Lewisham borough, download our air-quality app, Lewisham Air, to get news and alerts about air quality.

From Wednesday 12 December, NHS Lewisham CCG will be relocating to the third floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.

People in Lewisham can now access NHS 111 online.

With over 16,000 people in Lewisham living with diabetes, we are encouraging local residents to ‘know the signs’ of diabetes

We are encouraging people in Lewisham to 'face their fear' by talking to their doctor about the potential symptoms of lung cancer so it can be diagnosed as early as possible.

It is best to have the flu vaccination in the autumn before any outbreaks of flu. Remember that you need it every year, so don't assume you are protected because you had one last year.

A new integrated diabetes education booking service called Diabetes Book & Learn, has been launched for health professionals to refer people with Type 2 diabetes from across south London.

Thousands of care home residents will benefit from an innovation designed to make emergency hospital visits safer and speed up discharge after health and care chiefs agreed to extend the innovative Red Bag scheme across the whole of south London.

A new campaign has launched to help anyone worried about an urgent medical concern get the right attention fast.

Stoptober – the 28-day stop smoking challenge – begins on 1 October.

The meetings are free for anyone living and working in Lewisham, and living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is welcome to come along!

Lewisham Health and Care Partners (LHCP)* invites you to come and have your say on the future of health and care services in Lewisham.

1 in 10 children and young people in London have asthma but less than half of these have an asthma management plan or know how to use their inhaler correctly.

Make sure you know if your local pharmacy will be open this August bank holiday.

As part of the celebration of the NHS 70th Birthday this week is Cancer Awareness week.

Cycle to work on Wednesday 15 August 2018 and join the UK’s biggest bike commuting event.

The Lewisham CCG AGM will be held on 13 September 2018 at 12 noon - members of the public are welcome to come along.

We are looking for an interested member of the public to join our Governing Body.

Lewisham NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual report and accounts for 2017/2018

Bladder and kidney cancers can affect people of all ages but are most common in men and people over 50.

Lewisham People's Day is south east London's longest-running free festival. It is a celebration of music, art, craft and community, which attracts over 25,000 visitors each year.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has received a 'requires improvement' rating for NHS England's IAF assessment but we are pleased to note the excellent progress we have made in clinical priority areas.

1 July 2018 — Change4Life campaign is encouraging families in the UK to make healthier choices.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) put hundreds of local residents through a health MOT at the Downham Celebrates, Summer Festival on Sunday 9 June.

Dr Faruk Majid has been elected as the new Chair for NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) from 1 September 2018.

We want to ensure people have the right help and support to enable them to remain healthy and well as they get older and to receive care when they need it.

Carers Week runs 11-19 June to raise awareness for supporting carers to be healthy and connected.

Damiles, a Lewisham resident recalls her story of how she survived Malaria:

11 June to 17 June marks Men's Health Week with a focus on men and diabetes.

GPs in Lewisham are no longer routinely prescribing ‘self-care’ medicines. This follows national guidance from NHS England.

The Lewisham integrated medicines optimisation service (LIMOS) has been shortlisted for an HSJ patient safety award for their work in improving medication safety for older people.

The 'Red Bag' pathway launches in Lewisham today (14 May) to support the smoother transfer of care between care homes and hospitals.

International Clinical Trials Day - 20 May 2018

Apply to join our public reference group and help shape health services in Lewisham. Deadline for applications is 12pm on 31 July 2018.

Public Health England's One You campaign is encouraging Londoners to get fit by brisk walking for 10 minutes a day

Mental Health Awareness Week starts on 14 May and this year the focus is on stress.

The warmer weather can signal the start of allergic symptoms for people with hay fever.

Some women aged between 70 and 79 are being offered the opportunity for a breast screen. The offer of a screen comes after some women did not receive an invitation for a final screen, as part of the routine NHS Breast Screening Programme.

Bank Holidays are a busy time for your GP practice and local hospitals, so to ensure that everyone can receive the right care and treatment, it is important to know where the best place is for you to go for your health needs.

Pharmacy opening hours – May Bank Holidays 2018

This year, World Immunisation Week runs from 24-30 April and highlights the importance of vaccinating young children against diseases.

In Lewisham, 10% of cancer related deaths are caused by bowel cancer, that’s why, GPs in Lewisham are supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Find out which Pharmacy Services are open over Easter Weekend 2018

World Tuberculosis Day takes place on Saturday 24 March, it is a worldwide event that aims to raise public awareness of tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease.

Health and social care services need to share some of your information so that you can receive the best possible care.

The NHS Walk-in Centre, New Cross will close on Saturday 31st March 2018

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is urging women to become more aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer this month because they are easily missed!

The Safe Sex & Contraception Lecture, part of a series of events will empower and inform young people to make the best decision if they decide to have sex.

The quicker people get help for someone who has had a suspected stroke, the better their chance of recovery, say GPs in Lewisham.

The NHS is turning 70 on 5 July 2018. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of on The NHS is turning 70 on 5 July 2018.

Start the fight back to a healthier you, with help from One You.

We would like to hear views of adults with autism about accessing a range of public services and your suggestions about how these services can improve user experience

Sugar Smart Lewisham is a joint campaign with the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and the food charity Sustain to tackle the issue that we consume too much sugar.

Healthcare professionals across south east London are urging women to go to their smear test appointments when invited to combat a decline in attendance.

The Stop Smoking Service has developed a quit tool that you can use from your phone, tablet or PC.

NHS Lewisham CCG has today agreed recommendations to allow the contract for the Walk-in Centre in New Cross to expire.

Lewisham GPs and Public Health are calling on parents to 'look for 100 calorie snacks, and only two a day max' during January to combat continue the battle to reduce childhood obesity in the borough.

University Hospital Lewisham and other local hospitals are currently experiencing a very high level of demand. .

The over 65s and people with long-term conditions are being encouraged to Stay Well this Winter by taking advantage of free flu jabs and keeping in touch with their local pharmacy if they feel poorly.

Sign up for Dry January and abstain from alcohol for the next month.

Health and care organisations across south east London are working to improve your care by connecting two successful electronic care record systems.

If you need to go to your pharmacy over the festive period, please check to see which ones are open

Patients can now access Lewisham's mental health crisis line via the Single Point of Access (SPA) one number- 02083147777.

A midwifery research study has been awarded the Most Innovative Collaboration by the Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care South London (CLAHRC).

Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham and Southwark Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) have today announced the appointment of Andrew Bland as their single Accountable Officer.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is celebrating international day of persons with disabilities (December 3) by encouraging local residents to say hello, offer a friendly cup of tea or lend a hand to a neighbour with a disability.

Winter can be seriously bad for our health but there are a number of things you can do to keep your family and yourself well this winter.

NHS Lewisham CCG is raising awareness and encouraging self-testing for HIV this World AIDS Day, 1st December 2017.

Lewisham is one of five devolution pilots across London led by the Lewisham Health and Care Partners (LHCP).

During the AF Association Global AF Aware Week, from 20 – 26 November 2017, free pulse check events will be running across London.

Dr Marc Rowland summarises the NHS Lewisham CCG Governing Body meeting on 9 November 2017

5,000 deaths are caused every year in England because antibiotics no longer work for some infections.

Our Governing Body yesterday (9 November 2017) agreed to change prescribing guidelines for selected over the counter medicines and anti-malarial medicines.

Home is where most of us want to be when we're ill. Yet many people still visit the GP or A&E for conditions that could be treated at home.

A hairy upper lip is preferable to a stiff upper lip as part of Movember, the annual awareness campaign highlighting men's health.

Members of the Governing Body for NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group reached the following decision:

Our consultation regarding proposed changes to prescribing in Lewisham has now ended.

Don't put off having a flu vaccination – it's free because you need it.

National Arthritis Week (October 12-19) is highlighting the problem and says one-in-four people live with the condition in the UK, managing their condition with a combination of pain killers and anti-rheumatic drugs.

Modern day slavery can take many forms including the trafficking of people. Forced labour servitude and slavery.

Thank you for coming to our AGM.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today (17 August)CQC Report into Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust published its report into Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust following the Trust-wide inspection carried out in March 2017.

Join the citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners.

On Saturday 8 July, Lewisham CCG will be participating in Lewisham People's Day – and we would love you to come and say hello.

Interested in the future of your health and care services? Come to an event for residents to find out more about plans for local health and care services in Lewisham and across south east London.

Carers Week is all about reminding people of the tireless dedication of carers and the positive impact of their thankless work.

Diabetes Week, 11 – 17 June, is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of the condition and to increase our understanding of what can cause it and how to prevent it.

We want local people to apply to join our Public Reference Group.

Care Plus Partnership was a CCG funded organisation providing care and treatment to adults with acquired brain injury that went into voluntary administration in February 2016.

Our Governing Body meeting took place at Cantilever House on Thursday 9 March.

Every GP practice in Lewisham now offers online access, enabling you to perform a range of services via your computer, tablet or mobile.

Our Governing Body meeting took place at Cantilever House on Thursday 12th January.

​Finding the right treatment for you, at the right time and place just got that much easier. Download the Health Help Now app or visit online.

​The UK consumes nearly three times more sugar than the maximum daily recommendation. To tackle this Change4Life have developed the Be Food Smart app.

​NHS Lewisham CCG has appointed KPMG as its local external auditors from 1 April 2017 for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two.

Save money, lose weight and sleep better this New Year by giving up alcohol for the month of January.

Winter came early in 2016 with a late November cold snap registering below freezing temperatures across the UK. Stay Well This Winter aims to help you prepare for the remainder of the winter season.

A new asthma toolkit has been launched in Lewisham to support health professionals, schools, parents and care to provide the best care for children and young people with the condition in London.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has an exciting opportunity for a Lay Member to play an important part in governing and developing the CCG.

​NHS Lewisham CCG wishes to appoint an experienced nurse to serve on its Governing Body, to shape and develop delivery of local healthcare strategy.

​Self-Care Week returns this year from 14 – 20th November under the theme of health literacy and with a focus on self-care across communities, families and generations.

Following the incident involving a derailed tram in Croydon this morning, patients continue to be treated at both Croydon Health Services and St George’s Hospital.

The south east London Sustainability and Transformation plan has now been published.

It's that time of the year again and the world's largest men's health movement is gearing up for another worldwide assault on upper lips.

With the temperature dropping in recent weeks, autumn is well and truly upon us – which means that bugs like the flu are on the rise. GPs in Lewisham are encouraging local residents to make su​re they stay well.

World Arthritis Day is back to help raise awareness, influence public policy and to otherwise provide support to the 350 million people worldwide who suffer from rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.

Stoptober is back and is urging smokers to join in the challenge that saw over 215,000 people take part in 2015.

The Primary Care Joint Committee of NHS Lewisham CCG and NHS England will meet in public to undertake their responsibilities in respect of planning, commissioning and contracting general practice services on the evening of Thursday 20 October 2016.

Our AGM on 15 September was a positive event with around 90 people attending. Thank you to everyone who came.

Urology Awareness Month takes place throughout September, and is an opportunity to look at some of those overlooked yet common conditions that are often not spoken about.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) encourages residents to take advantage free blood pressure checks during the awareness week called Know Your Numbers!

We would be delighted if you could join us at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 September

With the bank holiday fast approaching - GP's in Lewisham are reminding local people to plan ahead for repeat prescriptions over the August bank holiday

Pharmacy opening hours this bank holiday (29 August)

Unicef, the children’s charity, has recognised Lewisham with its prestigious Level 3 Baby Friendly Award, the highest level attainable.

Throughout England, local NHS 111 services are currently being redesigned so that 111 is a single point of contact for urgent care services from Autumn 2017.

GPs across Lewisham are backing a new public health campaign to raise awareness of the importance of getting respiratory problems checked out to rule out underlying health problems.

GPs in Lewisham are joining the global movement to highlight the importance of breastfeeding in giving children the best start in life and setting a path for future wellbeing during World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August).

On 28 July, Lewisham GPs are encouraging local residents to join the fight against viral hepatitis in support of World Hepatitis Day (WHD).

Lewisham may experience "heatwave" conditions over the next few days, according to Met Office forecasts.

The PCJC of NHS Lewisham CCG and NHS England will meet in public on Thursday 18 August 2016.

A new health mobile application and website has been launched to help young people in Lewisham take control over their health from an early age

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)'s 'Lovely Legs' programme, which has increased healing rates for people with leg ulcers, has been nominated for a Nursing Times Award 2016.

Health Information Week, takes place between July 4-10, encourages families, schools, workplaces and other organisations to spread the word about the best sources of good quality healthcare advice and to promote a healthy community.

When it's too hot for too long there are health risks

Come and pay a visit to NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) at Lewisham People's Day on July 9th.

NHS Lewisham CCG's Innovation in Diabetes care has been nominated for an award at The Healthcare Transformation Awards hosted by NHS Clinical Commissioners and Health + Care.

This year's Breathe Easy Week takes place between 13-19 June, and will focus on breathlessness and pneumonia.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group's, 'Walk in my shoes' programme has successfully been shortlisted for a HSJ Patient Safety 2016 award

The theme of Men's Health Week this year is 'beat stress'.

Lewisham GPs are encouraging local people to find out the truth about diabetes

The Primary Care Joint Committee of NHS Lewisham CCG and NHS England will meet in public to undertake their responsibilities in respect of planning, commissioning and contracting general practice services on the evening of Wednesday 29 June 2016.

Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) would like to thank all the Lewisham residents who visited our stall at the Phoenix Festival this weekend.

GPs in Lewisham are encouraging local people who are worried about dementia to confront their fears during Dementia Awareness Week from 15-21 May.

This year's Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 16 to 22 May and it ​is focused on relationships.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group celebrated International Nurses Day 2016 with a reception for all the practice nurses across the borough.

A new asthma toolkit is being developed to support health professionals and schools in Lewisham to provide better care for children and young people asthma in London.

​If you need a pharmacy this bank holiday (Monday 2 May), check which ones are open first!

Need to call on the NHS this weekend? Save your time by getting it right, say Lewisham GPs

The BMA has announced plans for junior doctors to take industrial action on 26-28 April.

GPs across Lewisham are calling on local residents to support Parkinson's Awareness Week between 18 and 24 April to help raise awareness of the condition and the support available across the borough.

Tackling extremist material is important to protect the public and prevent offences that incite or promote terrorism and extremism.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and GPs in Lewisham are reminding local people to ensure they take part in regular screening.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) can announce that North & East London Commissioning Support Unit (NEL CSU) has been named as the preferred bidder to provide IT services for the borough’s GP practices as well as staff working for the CCG.

The Primary Care Joint Committee of NHS Lewisham CCG and NHS England will meet in public to undertake their responsibilities in respect of planning, commissioning and contracting general practice services on the evening of Thursday 28 April 2016.

Need a pharmacy over the bank holiday weekend, check which ones are open first!

With Easter just around the corner, NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is urging local patients to think before visiting their A&E department over the four day weekend.

A committee set up to make decisions about the commissioning of health services in south east London will meet for the first time this month

March sees the launch of 'One You'; a new public health campaign supporting adults in choosing to lead healthier lifestyles and reduce their risk of developing long-term conditions in the future.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning (CCG) is joining with NHS organisations across the country this month to raise awareness of bladder and kidney cancer symptoms.

Residents who smoke are being warned about the risks of developing debilitating lung diseases if they do not kick the habit.

Local GPs get to the heart of the matter for National Heart Month

World Cancer Day is a global event that takes place every year on 4 February in a bid to unite the world's population in the fight against cancer.

Waiting in those never-ending queues at A&E could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new health app recently launched across south east London.

NHS Lewisham CCG and SLaM produce information guide about the use of anti-psychotic medication in dementia

Parents and carers know that it's important to ensure their children don't consume too much sugar.

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London (NHS Bexley CCG, NHS Bromley CCG, NHS Greenwich CCG, NHS Lambeth CCG, NHS Lewisham CCG and NHS Southwark CCG) and NHS England will meet in public

Doctors in Lewisham are supporting Dry January's 'bid booze goodbye, keep January dry' this year in order to raise awareness about excessive drinking.

After the general excesses of the festive period, it's that time of year again when we're all looking to kick off our New Year resolutions.

Getting the right help from the right place is especially important during the winter months, if you are suffering from a common illness you can get what you need at your local pharmacist.

Lewisham residents are being asked to consider how they use their local hospitals over the festive season, as doctors and nurses continue to provide round the clock care throughout one of the busiest times of the year.

If you need to go to your pharmacy over the festive period, please check to see which ones are open as times will vary in the lead up to Christmas and over New Year.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) has launched the first 24-hour mental health telephone support line to help people who are experiencing mental distress.

NHS Lewisham CCG has launched a new mobile and online service to help people in Lewisham to understand where they should go for treatment, especially when they need health care in a hurry or late at night or at the weekend.

People with diabetes aged 18-65 and living in Lewisham are being invited to share their experiences to inform a national review.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group has launched a pilot service to avoid unnecessary visits to A&E over the winter months.

World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December, this year the National AIDS Trust (NAT) is challenging people to rethink outdated stereotypes, challenge myths and be positive about HIV, with the 'Think Positive: Rethink HIV' campaign.

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London and NHS England will meet in public to on 10 December 2015.

Patient Online services help patients to take greater control of their health and wellbeing by increasing access to services.

Did you know that it is usual for adults to have two to four colds a year while children are likely to have three to eight as their immune system is more susceptible to viral infections?

Pharmacists across Lewisham will be reminding residents about the range of services available in local pharmacies during Ask Your Pharmacist Week this November.

It is important to stay well this winter and avoid unnecessary visits to hospital.

​Movember, the month formerly known as ‘November’, launches its 2015 campaign encouraging men and women to sign up and grow a mo or commit to MOVE to raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

Don't put off getting the flu vaccination, if you are eligible, get it now!

Every year, around 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health problem, and yet the condition is still something that many people don't understand or want to talk about.

NHS Lewisham CCG has written to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, following work by the Our Healthier South East London programme to confirmed that there will be a local A&E:

Parents of children aged two, three and four are being reminded that they can help protect their little ones from flu this winter with one simple free nasal spray.

More detail on ideas for improving health services in south east London has been released, and the public are being invited to give their views.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK and one in eight women will develop the disease in their lifetime.

The slides from NHS Lewisham CCG's AGM on 30 September 2015 are available to download.

The Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service (LIMOS), commissioned by NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group and run by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, has been recognised in the Value in Healthcare Awards 2015.

It is hard to imagine the extreme psychological pain that leads someone to decide that suicide is the only course of action.

September is childhood cancer awareness month, a campaign led by charity Children with Cancer UK.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Nurse Consultant in practice nursing.

Stoptober, the biggest stop smoking challenge of its kind, is returning next month and residents who smoke in Lewisham are being encouraged to consider signing up for it now.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 30 September from 12.30 to 4.30pm

Around 26,000 calls are made to NHS 111 in south east London every month. And if you've used it, NHS Lewisham CCG wants to know what you think of the service.

NHS Lewisham CCG is seeking an independent external member to join its respected Audit Committee.

Free, confidential support and information about cancer is coming to Lewisham on Thursday 3rd September, provided by specialists on board Macmillan Cancer Support's mobile service.

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London and NHS England will meet in public on 29 September.

Plan ahead and make sure you have enough medicines and use NHS services wisely if you have an urgent health problem over the August bank holiday weekend.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday 30 September from 12.30 to 4.30pm.

South East London residents should protect themselves from the threat of malaria before they visit family and friends in countries affected by the tropical disease this summer.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has an exciting opportunity for a Lay Member to play an important part in governing and developing the CCG.

World Breastfeeding Week 2015 (1-7 August) is once again supporting and empowering women to breastfeed. Whether women are working in the formal, non-formal or home setting, the week is all about women's right to breastfeed anywhere and everywhere.

Papers for the Primary Care Joint Committee meeting on 6 August 2015 are now available.

The Primary Care Joint Committees of the six Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in south east London and NHS England will meet in public to discuss the planning, commissioning and contracting of general practice services

How to prevent against hepatitis is the focus of World Hepatitis Day this month.

We are seeking Lewisham members of the public to form our new Public Reference Group (PRG).

The final school bell will ring later this month, signalling the start of the summer holidays for many families.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust won the HSJ Patient Safety Awards Managing Long Term Conditions category

Come and meet NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group and Health watch Lewisham at People’s Day on 11 July.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in England with around 41,200 women diagnosed each year.

As the weather hots up this week GPs in Lewisham are encouraging people to make sure they protect themselves and their families in the heat.

Lewisham residents are invited to help shape the future of the borough’s community-based health and care services at a ‘Your Voice Counts’ event, hosted by NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Lewisham Council on Saturday 4 July 2015.

Join Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) at Lewisham People's Day on 11 July.

Diabetes can sometimes feel like an uphill battle – but with the right help, information and care you can still get the most out of life.

Papers for the Primary Care Joint Committee meeting are now available to download.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday 4 July 2015 for Your voice counts event by NHS Lewisham CCG

The major challenges facing health and social care in south east London have been outlined in an Issues Paper released by the area’s health commissioners.

Lewisham NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published its annual report and accounts for 2014/2015.

Lewisham seek to commission an experienced and suitably qualified organisation to deliver a primary care dietetic service within Lewisham.

Primary care services and particularly local GP Surgeries are the first point of contact in the healthcare system for residents.

GPs in Lewisham are encouraging people to find out how they can get involved in improving local health services during patient participation awareness week which runs between June 1 and June 6.

NHS Lewisham CCG new campaign 'It's okay to ask about medicines' launches today Monday 18 May in a bid to tackle unnecessary medicine waste.

Public are invited to attend the first meeting of the South East London Primary Care Joint Commissioning Committee.

Check which community pharmacies in Lewisham are open this May Bank Holiday

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is encouraging residents to support dementia awareness week this month and help spread the word that life doesn't end when dementia begins.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) was out in force at the Phoenix Festival in Downham on Saturday 10 May.

NHS Lewisham CCG and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust have been shortlisted for four awards in the the annual Patient Safety Awards organised by Health Service Journal (HSJ) and the Nursing Times.

Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body Lay Member role for Public and Patient Involvement

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group's new campaign 'It's okay to ask about medicines' launches on 18 May in a bid to tackle unnecessary medicine waste.

Come along to our free dementia awareness event on Monday 18 May, 10am - 4pm at Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, Catford Road, SE6 4RU.

GPs in Lewisham are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week this month which runs from Monday 11 May to Sunday 17 May.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the Maudsley Charity Fundraising team are delighted to invite you to join us for our Mindfulness and Well-being breakfast showcase.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding local patients that A&E is for life-threatening illnesses only ahead of the May bank holiday weekend.

Pharmacy opening times in Lewisham over Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 2015

Are you from one of our African and Caribbean communities in Lewisham and do you have a long term medical condition? If so, we would love to hear from you to find out your experiences of health care in Lewisham.

With Easter just around the corner, NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is urging local patients to think before visiting their A&E department over the four day weekend.

NHS England has published revised guidance for NHS Continuing Healthcare Redress.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and GPs in NHS Lewisham CCG are reminding local men and women to ensure they take part in regular screening.

Pharmacy bank holiday opening times in Lewisham this Easter bank holiday

NHS Lewisham CCG Stakeholder newsletter available to download now

Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published a report following it's Quality in Health and Social Care: People's Summit.

GPs in Lewisham are urging people across the borough to take the first step in quitting smoking for good on No Smoking Day which takes place on Wednesday 11th March.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. ​

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is supporting Public Health England's annual 'Act Fast' campaign which aims to highlight the common symptoms of stroke and mini strokes.

Taking just 10 minutes each day to make tiny changes to your lifestyle can lower your risk of conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

Most people will experience heartburn at some point in their life – but if it happens most days for three weeks or more it's time to get some advice.

We want to make sure that people in south east London get the support and care they need and want. We are calling on Lewisham residents to join us at a workshop to tell us what matters most in staying healthy.

​Can you help NHS England London, to shape better community and social care services across the capital?

GPs in Lewisham are encouraging people in the borough to consider looking at the small lifestyle changes they can make to either prevent or address obesity during National Obesity Awareness Week 2015.

NHS Lewisham CCG is encouraging people in Lewisham to take part in Dry January from Thursday 1 January 2015 and take a month-long break from alcohol.

From this month, parents can benefit from new tips and practical advice to help them reduce the amount of sugar their kids eat and drink during the day.

The London Ambulance Service has been receiving very high numbers of calls in recent weeks and is expecting to be under further pressure over the Christmas and New Year period.

Find out which pharmacies are open over the Christmas and New Year period.

In the run up to the festive period NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is reminding local people that A&E is for serious emergencies only.

The interactive workshop on the future of health and care services in south east London ​which was due to take place on Friday 12 December for Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley has been cancelled.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust says "think before you visit" to stop the spread of norovirus.

This December, NHS Lewisham CCG is supporting Bowel Cancer UK's campaign urging men to ‘Be Brave, Don’t Shave’ and help beat bowel cancer with Decembeard.

We have teamed up with the London Ambulance Service and Mayor of London to help Londoners plan a great and safe party this festive season.

From Tuesday 2nd December 2014, patients can access district nursing services, continence services and adult social care in Lewisham via a single point of access (SPA) on 020 8314 7777.

Local residents can show their support for World AIDS Day on Monday 1 December 2014 by getting tested for HIV and by wearing a red ribbon - the universal symbol for HIV, uniting with people around the world in the fight against HIV.

Movember - the worldwide moustache growing phenomena with comic appeal – returns this month with a serious message for men's health.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group launched the winter campaign in Lewisham High Street - Don't just go to A&E other services are available

Self care week promotes the importance of being prepared this winter when seasonal illnesses are more frequent, by treating minor ailments and illnesses at home and seeking the advice of your pharmacist as a first port of call.

The NHS has launched its national public awareness campaign in a bid to persuade people to seek advice early from their local pharmacist if they are ‘feeling under the weather’

Your local Accident and Emergency (A&E) department is under pressure because too many people turn up for treatment when it’s not a serious emergency.

Every year, around 16,600 people in England are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer. Around 7,500 people die from bladder or kidney cancer in England each year, but this needn't be the case. Knowing what to look out for saves lives.

Lewisham Integrated Medical Optimisation Service otherwise known as ‘LIMOS’ has been shortlisted for HSJ (Health Service Journal) Award for Managing Long-term Conditions.

As winter approaches, it's now time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.

The Stoptober challenge returns this month. The 28-day stop smoking challenge saw nearly a quarter of a million people in England and Wales sign up to Stoptober last year, pledging to stop smoking for 28 days.

NHS Lewisham, Lambeth and Southwark Clincal Commissioning Groups are recruiting for a Registered Nurse, Governing Body Member

It's Sexual Health Awareness Week from 15 to 21 September, and this year we're talking about emergency contraception.

10 September 2014 was International Suicide Prevention Day.

NHS Lewisham CCG held its first Annual General Meeting on 10 September. The meeting focused on working together and was hosted by Dr Marc Rowland Chair, and Martin Wilkinson Chief Officer.

Come along to NHS Lewisham CCG's AGM on Wednesday 10 September at the Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, Catford from 1pm onwards.

Happy Heads Festival at SLAM​ South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) is hosting their first ever ‘Happy Heads’ festival this summer. It is an event dedicated to promoting the ‘five ways to well-being’ among local teenagers.

NHS England has launched (25 June 2014) a three-month public consultation on changes made to a number of its specialised services policies.

A 'level 2' heatwave alert has been issued by the MET Office today, which means there is a 60% probability of heatwave conditions between 0800 on Friday and 0800 on Sunday in parts of England, which includes the South East.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is calling on local people to stay safe in the heat as temperatures rise in London.

NHS England has announced an extension to the proposed roll out of the care.data programme, which helps the NHS to get a complete picture of what is happening across health and social care and to plan services according to what works best.

NHS Lewisham CCG has published its first annual report and accounts​. The report highlights some of the achievements of our commissioning work in our first year, along with the challenges that we need to address.

This year Carers Week takes place from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 June 2014 and centres on the idea of a Carers Quest – the greatest new drive to reach out to carers in the UK.

This year the Diabetes Week theme is ‘i Can’. We know that diabetes can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. This Diabetes Week, Diabetes UK wants your stories of all the things you can do, and the challenges you’ve overcome.

During Falls Awareness Week (16 – 22 June), we are raising awareness of what you can do to prevent a fall, and what you should do if one happens.

NHS Lewisham CCG is teaming up with the Alzheimer's Society to support Dementia Awareness Week, 18-24 May 2014.

The draft sexual health strategy for Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham has been published and is open to consultation until 30 June.

During Dying Matters Awareness Week, we're encouraging everyone to take five simple steps to make their end of life experience better, both for them and for their loved ones.

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 12-18 May 2014 is anxiety, one of the leading causes of mental ill-health in the world, and we've partnered with the Mental Health Foundation to raise awareness of mental health and well-being issues.

The Stroke Association's Action on Stroke Month returns for the third time running this May. The theme for Action on Stroke Month 2014 is transient ischemic attacks (TIA) or mini-stroke.

Join in a free 'shopping for health' tour with a Lewisham Hospital dietitian - 10am, Friday 2 May 2014 at Sainsbury's, Sydenham, SE26

Our bowels aren’t always on the top of our list of things we choose talk about but April is bowel cancer awareness month so let’s get to it!

Almost 100 local residents participated in Lewisham’s first people’s summit on quality in health and social care.

1 April 2013 marks the beginning of a new era for health services in Lewisham when the new NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (Lewisham CCG) becomes the commissioner of most healthcare services for the population of Lewisham.

Wednesday, 12 March 2014 marks ‘No Smoking Day’, so right now is the perfect time for smokers across Lewisham to set their sights on quitting smoking.

Lewisham clinicians have been given the green light to take control of the local NHS budget, following an announcement today by the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB).

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) welcomes the decision made today in the High Court and in particular the reference made by the Judge to Lewisham GP Commissioners being opposed to the TSA imposed service change proposals.

Services at Lewisham Hospital are very much open for business. Since the Secretary of State’s announcement on changes to services in south east London, many people think that some services have closed at Lewisham Hospital.

At least £2 million worth of medicines are wasted in south east London every year. Better medicine management could save millions of pounds which could be invested in other health.

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. It can be very unpleasant and possibly lead to serious complications.

Diabetes UK is looking for Black, Asian and minority ethnic volunteers in Lewisham who have good connections with their local community to come forward to be a part of an innovative project being funded by NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group.

People caring for a friend or relative can sometimes feel invisible and unrecognised by society.

NHS Lewisham CCG has produced a prospectus which outlines what we do, what our priorities are and how we plan, buy and monitor health services for Lewisham people.

Dr Helen Tattersfield, Chair of NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group has announced that she is not standing again as Chair of the CCG.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging local people to think about lung cancer as part of the national Be Clear on Cancer campaign running throughout July.

NHS England are asking NHS staff, patients and the public for their views on their plans to improve urgent and emergency care services in England.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is pleased to confirm that following our recent Governing Body elections, our new Chair is Dr Marc Rowland.

During September we are asking patients, public, partners and staff whether they are up for the challenge of helping us do things differently in Lewisham.

As winter approaches, it’s now time for those at greatest risk from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.

It has been confirmed today that the dissolution of the South London Healthcare NHS Trust (SLHT) and the organisational changes that follow this will go ahead as planned.

The next NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting held in public will take place on Thursday 5th December, 1 - 3.30pm - venue to be confirmed.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new Clinical Director to our Governing Body, Dr Jacky McLeod, with immediate effect.

Staff at pharmacies across Lewisham last week celebrated the successful completion of a public health qualification. Staff used Chemist+Druggist Training's Well Being course to gain their Royal Society of Public Health Award.

We are pleased to announce that from 14th October 2013, personal health budgets will become available for Lewisham residents eligible for fully funded continuing healthcare.

Did you know that in Lewisham we have 54 pharmacies? Local, convenient and many of them open 7 days a week. The pharmacy near you is a great place to go to get professional advice on everyday health issues.

The Lewisham Mental Health Partnership Board invites you to attend the 14th Mental Health & Wellbeing Stakeholders’ Event held at the Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall.

Free Vitamin D scheme offers supplements of essential vitamin to expectant mums and infants

NHS Lewisham CCG is supporting Self Care Week 2013, which runs from 18 - 24 November

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day on 18th November 2013 Lewisham Council and Lewisham CCG are highlighting the fact that antibiotics do not cure all illnesses.

We are delighted to announce that NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group was last week announced as winner of the NHS Board/Governing Body of the Year award at the London NHS Leadership Recognition Awards 2013.

We are calling for people to sign a pledge saying they will look in on an elderly friend or neighbour this winter.

The next NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting held in public will take place on Thursday 5th December, 1 - 3.30pm at Forest Hill Methodist Church & Centre

A family of seven-foot tall ‘Yellow Men’ are popping up around Lewisham throughout December and January

Fifteen Lewisham residents from mainly Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds have been supporting their communities to better understand the potentially devastating consequences of diabetes.

Anyone passing through Lewisham shopping centre on Wednesday 18 December will have seen seven foot tall ‘Yellow Men' with various ailments.

NHS England is seeking a number of people to chair Independent Review Panels about individuals’ eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare.

We are supporting the national NHS England campaign, ‘the earlier, the better’, encouraging people if they are feeling unwell to seek advice early on from their local pharmacist.

The next NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting held in public will take place on Thursday 6 February 1 - 3.30pm at Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, SE6 4RU.

Winter is a busy time for the NHS and particularly our A&Es.

This month we’re joining colleagues across England in highlighting breast cancer awareness for women aged over 70.

The next NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting held in public will take place on Thursday 6 March 1 - 3.30pm at Civic Suite, Lewisham Town Hall, SE6 4RU.

Today is NHS Change Day. It's a frontline-led movement; the largest of its kind, with a shared purpose of improving health and care.

NHS Lewisham Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging local people to think about lung cancer as part of the national 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign.

Care Act 2014: Give your views on how should local authorities deliver the care and support reforms. The Department of Health is for your views about the draft regulations and guidance on part 1 of the Care Act 2014.

Dr Marc Rowland, a practising GP from Lewisham has been appointed chair of the London Clinical Commissioning Council.

The Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police Service are visiting Lewisham to talk about the progress made against the Police and Crime Plan and hear local peoples' views on policing in the capital.

We are working with Lewisham Council to transform the way that health and social care services are provided in Lewisham, but we need your help to get it right.

On Saturday 13 May we attended the Phoenix Festival in Downham. Thousands of residents visited the Festival, now in its ninth year, for a day of free activities and live music.

NHS England is today advising the public to take action to protect themselves and stay well ahead of a predicted cold snap this weekend.

When it's not an emergency, you should use the right service. These include your local pharmacy, self care and the free NHS 111 service to receive medical attention urgently.

Demand on emergency and hospital services in south east London, including University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital has continued to increase. NHS services are working together to respond to this pressure however we need your help.

More than one on four adults in the UK have high blood pressure – but many are totally unaware they have the condition.

We're joining our partner CCGs in south east London in supporting and celebrating the first joint Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Learning Disability 'Big Health Day'.