Brenda Dacres was at Lewisham Hospital yesterday for the ground-breaking of its new surgical centre! 🏥 Inspiring work from Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and all those involved. Can't wait to see how this helps our residents in the coming years!

It was a privilege to join Ben Travis and colleagues of the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (Lewisham & Greenwich NHS) Trust for the groundbreaking of the new #Lewisham Surgical Unit. When completed next year, it will provide up to 16 procedures a day, benefiting not only Lewisham and Greenwich

Know the signs of mouth cancer. We have partnered with @Asda to put cancer awareness messaging on oral hygiene products. The new labels encourage people to contact their GP or dental practice if they spot potential symptoms of mouth cancer. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/mou…

South London Listens creates meaningful change with grassroots organisations. 👉Watch the film and find out more: southlondonlistens.org

CONGRATULATIONS! WHAT A COMEBACK! Lewisham's own Alex Yee takes Olympic gold in the Triathlon! Inspirational!🏅📷Team GB

We’re in a race to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. It’s really important that when invited for your cervical screening, you attend. It can save your life! South East London Cancer Alliance Erin Kennedy MBE Donna Fraser OBE OLY (she/her) #WereInTheRace #GetScreenedNow

A message from TeamLGT today to all those in our local community:

There's a lot of misinformation being spread on social media. We are aware of one planned rally - by Stand Up to Racism - in Lewisham this evening. We remain in contact with the police, who are out across the borough tonight. Lewisham MPS Brenda Dacres

Aarush Sivaranjan, a seven-year-old patient at LGT, rang the end of treatment bell at QEH after three and a half years. Watch the special moment as Aarush walked through the ward, cheered and applauded by our colleagues. Read the story here: bit.ly/4dbz3mz #TeamLGT💙

No better feeling than ringing the end of treatment bell. 🔔 After more than three years of treatment at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, seven-year-old Aarush is cancer free after beating cancer! 💙

⚛️ We've joined forces with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and launched a ‘Data and Digital Academy’ to empower #healthcare professionals with cutting edge digital skills. 👇 #Multiverse #FutureofWork #upskilling multiverse.io/en-gb/blog/lew…

Join us for an event designed to start up meaningful conversations about diabetes management and care. This event is for anyone managing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, is pre-diabetic, or anyone with diabetes considering pregnancy. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/.../diabetes-c…...

Looking for a rewarding career in children's community therapy? We offer excellent career development opportunities and flexible working. Come along to Kaleidoscope, Lewisham on 21 Sep between 10am - 1.30pm to find out more. Register here: bit.ly/3AqeFPR

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-11…

Questions about diabetes care? Join us on 13 September to ask our diabetes experts about management and treatment of the condition. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/diabetes-con…

We were blown away by our fantastic #TeamLGT The Big Half runners today! Congratulations to all those who completed it and also supported our charity. We are so grateful and loved cheering you on. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust 💙 #Werunasone

Thank you to our incredible colleagues around the country, just like this team at Lewisham and Greenwich Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, who deliver care for patients like Aarush every day. 💙

#AskAboutAsthma 2024 campaign takes place next week (9-15 September) and is all about helping children and young people with asthma to live their best lives. Learn more about asthma care and what's planned here: ow.ly/CTBt50SwMC7 ⁦NHS London - BCYP team⁩

Sarah Sanders is LGT's Star of the Month, a Highly Specialist Neurology Physiotherapist. Sarah was nominated for the Star Player Award. She made a real difference to her patients' care handling it with confidence, kindness, and compassion."➡️bit.ly/4cWEyo5 #TeamLGT

Questions about diabetes care and pregnancy? Join us on 13 September to ask our diabetes experts for advice. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/diabetes-con…