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  1. New NHS blood donor centre opens in Brixton to inspire the local community to give lifesaving blood

    A blood donor sits in chair ready to give blood. She smiles at member of staff who is helping her get set up. Test says Sit back and give blood

    London’s newest blood donor centre has opened in the heart of Brixton, encouraging more south east London donors, especially from Black African and Caribbean backgrounds, to come forward.

    Shop front in Brixton with sign above reading Blood Donor Centre

    Developed by NHS Blood and Transplant in collaboration with community leaders, local businesses and residents, and located on the main shopping artery, Brixton’s first-ever permanent blood donor centre has been designed to welcome the local community and make donating as easy as possible.

  2. Applications open for Lambeth Wellbeing Fund

    Diverse mix of people participating in a Friends of Windmill Gardens project

    The Lambeth Wellbeing Fund, in it’s 9th year, is now accepting applications for small grants of up to £5,000 to support innovative community-led projects aimed at improving health and wellbeing across the borough. Delivered in partnership with Lambeth Together, this funding opportunity is open to grassroots organisations, small charities, and local groups passionate about making a difference.

  3. Lambeth residents celebrate healthy ageing at the Age Well Festival 2024

    Cllr Windle has blood pressure check

    More than 400 residents from across the borough attended the Age Well Festival at the Oval cricket ground on Saturday 5 October 2024, hosted by Lambeth Council’s  Age Friendly team. 

    A key priority for Lambeth Together is to improve health and care to our older residents.