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Updates from the Mayor of London’s Health & Wellbeing Team. Dedicated to tackling London’s health inequalities and creating a healthier, fairer city for all.
Heading abroad over summer? Londoners are being urged to protect against common travel-related illnesses. See what our Regional Deputy Director for London, Dr Yimmy Chow, had to say👇 @ProfKevinFenton @londoncouncils @NHSEnglandLDN @LDN_Health
Measles has been spreading in England this year but children can be protected by 2 doses of the #MMR. 👦 👧 The school break might give you a chance to book your kids in for vaccination at your GP practice if they need to catch up: nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…
There is currently a yellow warning for thunderstorms in London ⚠️ There will be heavy rain and risk of flooding. Please take extra care and avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Here’s what Londoners can do to prepare for flash flooding in the capital.
London is leading the way to reach zero HIV transmissions, but many people living with HIV still experience discrimination. I will continue to do everything I can to tackle this, with City Hall a founding member of the HIV Confident anti-stigma charter. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay
The first 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre has opened in East London. People with serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar can walk in anytime for support. No referral needed. No appointments. Just support, close to home. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/07/first-…
To stay cool and keep others safe in the hot weather: ❤️ Check in on older people & those with a health condition 🗺️ Use our Cool Spaces map to find places to cool down 💧 Drink plenty of water 😎 Avoid being out in the sun from 11am - 3pm apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/
With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ Find out the latest here: gov.uk/government/new…
🟡 A yellow heat health alert has been issued for London by @UKHSA & @metoffice. Important: Be sure to look after yourself and those who find it more difficult to cope with hot weather: older people, babies and infants, and those with a physical or mental health condition.
Springfield Park is officially open. Great to join the local community to open this new park, the largest created in London since the 2012 Olympics. It's a key part of the transformation at Springfield Hospital that is providing much-needed affordable homes and green spaces.
Today is #InternationalParamedicsDay 👏 A huge thank you to @Ldn_Ambulance for all that you do to look after Londoners Wherever you work - out on the frontline, in the control room, or with communities - we are always grateful for your service 💚 @ParamedicsDay
On the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we remember the 52 people who lost their lives and all those injured and affected. Our short film reflects on how the emergency services, the NHS and Londoners came together with bravery and courage to care for those in need.
Today, we mark 20 years since the 7/7 attacks. We remember the 52 people who lost their lives and pay tribute to all the NHS staff and emergency services who provided care to those injured and affected. 🎨 @allontheboard
Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings in London. We remember the 52 people killed and our thoughts are with all those who were injured and affected. We also pay tribute to our teams and all our emergency service colleagues for their efforts that day.
Today, we mark 20 years since the horrendous 7 July terror attacks shook our city.
Brilliant to see the results of @MayorofLondon taking bold action to help Londoners live healthier, happier lives 👏👇
New research shows ULEZ & London's improvements in air quality have "contributed to better physical health, which in turn has led to reduced sick leave and enhanced mental well-being." ULEZ is good for health, the environment & the economy💚 airqualitynews.com/local-governme…
As the heatwave continues in London, please take extra steps to stay well: 💧 Stay hydrated 🧴 Wear sunscreen ⛱️ Find shade 💊 Carry your medication / inhaler 💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice but it's not life-threatening.
The temperature is expected to be above 30°C today. Emergency services are seeing increased demand. It’s important that we look after ourselves as well as those who find it more difficult to cope with hot weather. See the @NHSUK advice: nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
From the world’s biggest clean air zone to free school meals, we're showing that progressive leadership can save lives. I’m joining mayors in the Partnership for Healthy Cities to support the call for solutions to major health issues like cancer and heart disease. #Cities4Health
In the lead-up to the UN High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of #NCDs the #Cities4Health network has a message for world leaders: Put cities at the center of the fight to beat #cancer #diabetes #heartdisease #lungdisease. ⬇️🧵Read supporting quotes from 5 mayors.