Advice and Information

A record number of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Find out how you can get checked for dementia and what to expect if you get a diagnosis.

Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where to get help for infected bites and stings.

If you have lost someone to suicide, the South East London Suicide Bereavement Service is here for you. They work with people across the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, including children and young people who feel that they would benefit from their service.

With rising cases of whooping cough in England, the NHS is encouraging expecting mothers to get the whooping cough vaccine to protect their babies.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

Detecting cancer at an early stage means that treatment is more likely to be successful and ensures that more people survive.

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

In south east London, children are usually offered their first MMR vaccine at 1 year old and the second at 18 months which provides lifelong protection.

New data published by Place2Be to launch Children's Mental Health Week 2024 has revealed that schoolwork and exams is the top worry for children and young people. We’ve shared some tips on how to support children and young people with worries around schoolwork and exams.

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

The South East London Healthwatch (SELHW) Reference Group provides added value and furthers the work of local Healthwatch with stakeholders in the ICS at a regional level and to strengthen South east London Healthwatch collaboration.

This guide will help you decide how and when to treat your child at home and when you need to get medical advice