This year’s No Smoking Day, Wednesday 12 March, is fast approaching. The 2025 theme is ‘taking back your life’, offering a timely reminder of all smokers stand to gain from quitting.
Striking new research shows that on average, a smoker loses approximately 20 minutes of their life for every cigarette they smoke and that the average smoker can save around £48 a week when they give up.
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.
The Evelina London Patch Children’s Community Nursing (CCN) team has triumphed at the HSJ Awards 2024, winning the coveted Reducing Inequalities and Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People Award.
The HSJ Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across the UK healthcare system, and this year’s recognition shines a spotlight on the innovative work of the Patch CCN team in Lambeth and Southwark.
Carer’s Hub Lambeth is marking Carer’s Rights Day on Thursday, 21 November, with a special evening event dedicated to supporting and celebrating local carers. This event is designed to provide both practical support and an opportunity for carers to connect with others in a friendly and supportive environment.