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.
As the amber heat health alert continues, I’m urging Londoners to follow UKHSA advice.
Stay safe in the heat and look out for those who may be more vulnerable 👇🏽
Londoners, the Amber heat health alert has been extended until Thursday 28 May 📣
Hot weather can be difficult to manage, so please check on older neighbours, friends and family, young children and anyone who may need extra support.
An Amber heat health warning is in place in London until Wednesday 27 May.
Please stay safe during the hot weather and check in on older neighbours, friends and family, young children and anyone who may find it difficult to manage in the heat.
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It’s forecast to be very hot in London over the coming days. 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.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week ❤️
In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to spot the warning signs of suicide and have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone 🗣️
Take the @Zer0Suicide training today 👇
https://t.co/ux43yLh9Ey
As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek closes, we’re spotlighting our new programme helping people living with HIV move out of isolation and into community.
https://t.co/Qng5h8UFSp
#EndHIVStigma
In every department and throughout communities up and down the country, nurses make up the fabric of our NHS.
Thank you.
Happy International Nurses Day. #IND2026
"We’re a living room, a memory box, a puzzle club, a choir and sometimes just a quiet place to exhale."♥️
Happy Social Prescribing Day✨
Read a blog from Balham library about the Forget‑Me‑Not Group and the beauty of being a dementia‑friendly venue🌼
https://t.co/ygyXVpFuGD
Many people aren’t aware that measles can make children seriously unwell and can even lead to life-threatening complications.
The MMRV vaccine is the best way to protect your family. Check your child is up to date with their vaccinations:
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🚨The best way to protect your family from measles is to stay up to date with MMRV vaccinations💉
Measles is highly contagious & can make children seriously unwell🤒
@MayorofLondon & I urge all Londoners to check if you or your children need a vaccine👨👩👧👦
https://t.co/0pTP5LjGwX
Vaccines protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. 🧒
If you're a dad, check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.
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✨So proud that @MayorofLondon has funded over 100 million meals as we marked International School Meals Day this week, giving London’s state primary school children the best start in life
The benefits are clear: children learn better with a healthy, nutritious meal every day🥗
Great to join @hackneycouncil Mayor @Carowoodley to see preparations for spring in the Grasmere Primary School garden & the delivery of the @MayorofLondon's Free School Meals programme🍎
@SadiqKhan & I are committed to making London the greenest, healthiest city to grow up in💛
🔴 Measles is highly infectious and cases are on the rise in London.
It can be a serious disease for children. Understand the signs and symptoms ➡️ https://t.co/KSn6KWAgsS
Here’s what you need to know about #measles, from the signs and symptoms to look for, to what to do if you think you or your child has measles.
For more information ➡️ https://t.co/tFjAWsDnPp
We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England. Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.
We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations.
Speak to your GP or visit https://t.co/U7RAQZeRqi
A child’s sense of belonging at school and in their community is vital for their mental health and wellbeing 💚
That’s why @MayorofLondon@SadiqKhan and I are committed to making London the best city in the world for young people to grow up in 🏙️
@LDN_Health
🏫 Inspiring visit to Woodside Academy in Bexley - a specialist setting supporting autistic children as part of the @MayorofLondon's Mental Health in Schools Project
Woodside is one of 16 schools benefitting from £810k of Mayoral funding to embed a Whole School Approach✅
Here’s what you need to know about measles:
1️⃣the signs and symptoms to look for
2️⃣what to do if you think you or your child has measles
More info 👇
https://t.co/0PrOJw8AuS
@UKHSA_London@AdphLondon
We have made huge progress in reducing the number of new HIV transmissions over the years
But as we mark HIV Testing Week - a reminder for everyone💙
Knowing your HIV status saves lives
Take the step and order your free test kit today ✅
https://t.co/D5rpbmXNBO @MayorofLondon
Every Londoner is #LovedandWantedHere ♥️
@MayorofLondon and @TNLUK have invested £1.8m into Community Spaces that will bring Londoners together, help them access services and support them to build connections in their local communities 👇
https://t.co/tlza1wsVGT