Black heritage women’s sexual, reproductive and family health is in focus this week in Lambeth as the Caribbean and African Health Network hosts a community event at St Mark’s Church in Kennington on Saturday 23 November.
All women from Black heritage communities are welcome to this event, ‘SHERO – Reclaiming Black Women’s and Family Health’.
London’s first Smokefree Pregnancy Week highlights the health harms of smoking when pregnant and access to quit support. The London Smokefree Pregnancy Week (#LDNSmokefreepreg) is an awareness campaign running from 18 – 22 November, aimed at both pregnant women smokers and healthcare professionals to raise awareness of the issue in London and to give support and signposting to advice.
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.
Health and care system leaders in Lambeth were joined by Board members from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust on a visit to the Black Prince Trust this week to see how their Community Living Room is boosting health in the north of Lambeth.