Please be aware that during this bank holiday weekend (25 - 27 May) some GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed or open for shorter hours, so it may take longer to access healthcare services.

Learn what to do if you require medical help in this time: selondonics.org/may-day-and-sp…

Help improve GP interpreting services
Registered with a GP practice in Lambeth and use an interpreter (non-English language or BSL) to access appointments?
Share your views to inform service improvement
Take the survey
bit.ly/GPinterpreting

Thriving Stockwell dasl (Disability Advice Service Lambeth)

With the May half term holidays approaching, Kooth is still available to support young people throughout the week - offering free, safe, and anonymous mental health support 💙 #WellbeingWednesday

Non-English speaking patients in Stockwell face healthcare barriers due to language issues. Thanks to Silvia's English classes at Stockwell Community Trust, classes have begun to better equip patients communicate their needs & improving access to care. #Health #CommunitySupport

This month is #MayMeasureMonth , a time dedicated to raising awareness of the risks of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Find pharmacies in #Lambeth that offer free blood pressure checks: selondonics.org/in-your-area/l…

Ash Soni OBE King's Health Partners @

Measles cases are rising in Lambeth. If you're a young adult and haven't had the MMR vaccine, you could be at risk. Get protected. Contact your GP.
More info: nhs.uk/nhs-services/g…

With the Spring bank holiday coming up (Monday 27 May), please remember to order your repeat prescriptions early and keep enough medicine for any existing health conditions.

To find out pharmacy opening hours, and what to do in an emergency, please see selondonics.org/may-day-and-sp…

People from Black Caribbean, Black African and South Asian backgrounds are more at risk of type 2 diabetes
Find out your risk – it could be the most important thing you do today. riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
#Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek
atbeaconproject Five2Medics LDN Inspire

The Lambeth Together Health and Wellbeing Bus brings health advice and support into the heart of our communities.

🧐What's on the timetable and where will it be stationed this week?:

lambethtogether.net/lambeths-healt…

@Lambeth_council Age UK Lambeth LambethCollaborative Healthwatch Lambeth

If you're pregnant, it's important to take up the #Pertussis vaccine when offered. It helps to protect your baby in their first few weeks of life, as #WhoopingCough can be life-threatening and require hospital treatment.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Don't miss the upcoming discussion on menopause and wellbeing, taking place on Wednesday!

The focus for this event is Menopause and Nutrition

📅22 May
🕣6.30pm to 7.45pm

Sign up at selondonics.org/events/menopau…

It's #WorldHypertensionDay

Knowing what your blood pressure numbers mean could save your life.
Hear from Lambeth residents how they're keeping their blood pressure under control
🌐bit.ly/4bFAjx1Lambeth…

Lambeth Council Active Lambeth Healthwatch Lambeth South East London ICS BloodPressureUK

Are you over 40 years old?

If so, you should be getting your blood pressure checked regularly - it's the fastest and best way to know your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Learn more about hypertension: nhs.uk/conditions/hig…

#MayMeasureMonth

Movement and mindfulness 🧘🏃

Join us for Mental Health Awareness Week and move for your mental health 💪 Find a range of fun FREE activities from health checks 🍎 fitness classes 🏋️ to theatre 🎭

There's something for everyone 👏

Find out more 👉active.lambeth.gov.uk/mental-health-…

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week with a FREE performance by The Black Men's Consortium, a local community arts and health group 🎭

📆 Sunday, May 19
⏰ 6pm
📍 Brixton Rec 3G Pitch

Reserve your seat today 👉 active.lambeth.gov.uk/the-black-mens…

If you are aged 75 or over or have a weakened immune system, you can now book your seasonal COVID-19 vaccine online or on the NHS App.

You don't need to wait to be invited - visit nhs.uk/book-vaccine

Make active connections!

Doing something active with a friend gives you a good opportunity to chat, and connecting with others can help you feel less stressed.

👉 nhs.uk/every-mind-mat…

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #EveryMindMatters

📢Have your say on local health and care services!

There are so many ways to share your views on health and care and influence the work we do, and at all stages.

Visit our 'get involved' pages to find out how:
lambethtogether.net/get-involved

The whooping cough vaccine can protect your newborn baby.

Find out more from the NHS: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Lambeth Council LEAP

The more we move the better we sleep... the better we sleep, the more energy we have, the better our mood and concentration ... and so it goes on.
Moving is good for the body and good for the mind, Lambeth!