Archive

Breast screening

National Breast Screening

15 September 2023

The NHS offers screening to save lives from breast cancer. Screening does this by finding breast cancers at an early stage when they are too small to see or feel. Screening does not prevent you from getting breast cancer.

Healthier Together

Healthier Together

9 November 2022

Healthier Together is a new NHS website created by local experts in child health, in south west London which provides pregnant people, parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years with information on common childhood illnesses.

Drink water

What makes water so good for us?

28 October 2022

Watching what we’re drinking is a key part of a balanced diet. Fizzy drinks, milkshakes, energy drinks, squashes and fruit juices often contain high amounts of sugar, calories and in some instances caffeine, leading to tooth decay and weight gain.

Autumn boosters & flu jab for over 50s

28 October 2022

Millions of people aged 50 and over will be able to book their autumn booster and flu vaccines from 14th October, as the NHS COVID-19 and flu programmes continue to protect the country ahead of winter.