Health and wellbeing
Find out about health services including drugs and alcohol, smoking, diet and exercise and mental health.
	Food justice action plan
			In April 2023 we launched our food justice action plan with a range of local partners to combat food insecurity.
		
	The flu vaccine
			Find out about the flu vaccine and whether you can get it for free. This page also contains information on free Covid-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination. 
		
	How social prescribing can help you improve your health and wellbeing
			Find out how social prescribing can help improve health and wellbeing by connecting you to social activities and services in the borough.
		
	Find a health service
			How to access GPs, dentists, chemists, opticians and hospitals.
		
	Get help with mental health
			Find out what to do if you are worried about somebody’s mental health.
		
	Diet and exercise
			Adults, children and young people all benefit from being a healthy weight, balancing a mixed diet with different activities, exercise or sports. 
		
	Improving public health in Lewisham
			Information about our role in shaping local health services.
		
	Who can have an NHS health check
			 If you are aged 40–74, you may be eligible for an NHS Health Check.
		
	Quit smoking
			Find out how you can get help to quit smoking.
		
	What to do if you are worried about dementia
			Your GP is the first point of contact if you are worried about dementia.
		
	Health screenings and immunisation
			Some conditions have specific screening tests to encourage early detection and treatment. 
		
	Parenting
			Parenting is one of the most important aspects of life. We can help with advice about what you need to consider when thinking of having a baby and as your children grow.
		
	Drugs and alcohol
			Information about the advice, help and treatment available in the borough for drug and alcohol users and their families and carers.
		
	Keeping older people safe and independent (Community Connections Lewisham)
			Vulnerable older people (as well as any 18+ vulnerable adults) can get connected with local services that will help them maintain their independence, safety and wellbeing.