Health and wellbeing

In April 2023 we launched our food justice action plan with a range of local partners to combat food insecurity.

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.

Help share the latest trustworthy information around your community. Lewisham Health and Wellbeing Community champions are local people who support their communities to improve 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.

How to access GPs, dentists, chemists, opticians and hospitals.​

​​Find out what to do if you are worried about somebody’s mental health.​​

Adults, children and young people all benefit from being a healthy weight, balancing a mixed diet with different activities, exercise or sports. 

Information about our role in shaping local health services.

If you are aged 40–74, you may be eligible for an NHS Health Check.

Find out how you can get help to quit smoking.

Your GP is the first point of contact if you are worried about dementia.

Some conditions have specific screening tests to encourage early detection and treatment.

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.

Information about the advice, help and treatment available in the borough for drug and alcohol users and their families and carers.

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.