Vaccinations against mpox (formerly known as monkey pox) are being extended in London following a recent cluster of cases, mainly affecting people who had not received any vaccinations, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on 16 June.
The mpox outbreak vaccination programme was due to come to a close at the end of July.
Hundreds of Lambeth residents from Black African and Caribbean communities enjoyed an afternoon of health information, health checks and conversation last month in Streatham in an event organised by local GP practices.
A wide range of organisations were at the event to offer holistic support to local people to improve their health and wellbeing.
This Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19 – 24 June 2023), the NHS is encouraging anyone who has received an invitation for cervical screening to book their appointment now.
Our health, Our Lambeth (Lambeth’s five year health and Care plan) sets out how Lambeth health and care services will work to ensure that people receive early diagnosis and support for physical health conditions.
With funding from South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), Lambeth Council is overseeing a new funding programme as part of its work to improve health in the borough with other health and care organisations in the Lambeth Together partnership. The Neighbourhood Wellbeing Delivery Alliance (NWDA) Health Inequalities Community Fund is open to applications for programmes of work that will address and tackle health inequalities within Lambeth communities and improve outcomes for all.