Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team
@ldn-health.bsky.social
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.
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We’ll be sharing updates on how the Mayor is tackling London’s health inequalities, and creating a healthier, fairer city for all 🙏
Follow us to learn more and for opportunities to get involved with our work in London 👍
We’ll be sharing updates on how the Mayor is tackling London’s health inequalities, and creating a healthier, fairer city for all 🙏
Follow us to learn more and for opportunities to get involved with our work in London 👍
An important visit to Brixton Blood Donor Centre this morning via a specially wrapped TfL bus🩸
@debbieweekesb.bsky.social stepped forward to donate and encourage Londoners to fill 23,000 donor appointments over the next six weeks 📢
The simple act of giving can save lives 👇
www.blood.co.uk
@debbieweekesb.bsky.social stepped forward to donate and encourage Londoners to fill 23,000 donor appointments over the next six weeks 📢
The simple act of giving can save lives 👇
www.blood.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
An important visit to Brixton Blood Donor Centre this morning via a specially wrapped TfL bus🩸
@debbieweekesb.bsky.social stepped forward to donate and encourage Londoners to fill 23,000 donor appointments over the next six weeks 📢
The simple act of giving can save lives 👇
www.blood.co.uk
@debbieweekesb.bsky.social stepped forward to donate and encourage Londoners to fill 23,000 donor appointments over the next six weeks 📢
The simple act of giving can save lives 👇
www.blood.co.uk
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London is a beacon for research and progress.
Today I opened London Life Sciences Week, bringing together industry leaders, biotech companies and investors to showcase why our city is a frontrunner to become the new world capital of life sciences and innovation.
Today I opened London Life Sciences Week, bringing together industry leaders, biotech companies and investors to showcase why our city is a frontrunner to become the new world capital of life sciences and innovation.
November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
London is a beacon for research and progress.
Today I opened London Life Sciences Week, bringing together industry leaders, biotech companies and investors to showcase why our city is a frontrunner to become the new world capital of life sciences and innovation.
Today I opened London Life Sciences Week, bringing together industry leaders, biotech companies and investors to showcase why our city is a frontrunner to become the new world capital of life sciences and innovation.
If you're eligible, getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you this winter.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
🆕 #UKHSAVirusWatch: The latest flu, COVID-19 and RSV data from our weekly winter surveillance report.
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
Flu has increased, particularly in children, and is now above baseline levels. This is an unusually early start to the influenza season
Find the full report here: https://bit.ly/3Lh27zJ
October 31, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If you're eligible, getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you this winter.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online 👇
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
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I got my flu vaccine this week. I’d encourage all eligible Londoners to get theirs as soon as possible to stay well and strong this winter and be able to enjoy all that London has to offer.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I got my flu vaccine this week. I’d encourage all eligible Londoners to get theirs as soon as possible to stay well and strong this winter and be able to enjoy all that London has to offer.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
By integrating London’s skills, employment, health & careers services, Londoners will find it easier to:
1️⃣access the skills & support they need
2️⃣move into good jobs
This will increase employment rates & help those most disadvantaged by the current system.
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
1️⃣access the skills & support they need
2️⃣move into good jobs
This will increase employment rates & help those most disadvantaged by the current system.
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
Inclusive Talent Strategy
Download the Inclusive Talent Strategy, a key action of the London Growth Plan.
www.london.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
By integrating London’s skills, employment, health & careers services, Londoners will find it easier to:
1️⃣access the skills & support they need
2️⃣move into good jobs
This will increase employment rates & help those most disadvantaged by the current system.
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
1️⃣access the skills & support they need
2️⃣move into good jobs
This will increase employment rates & help those most disadvantaged by the current system.
www.london.gov.uk/InclusiveTalentStrategy
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Delighted that TfL, @londonambulance.nhs.uk and @london.gov.uk have donated 44 defibrillators to homeless shelters across the capital.
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
With the right equipment and knowledge, we can make London a city where everyone feels confident to step in and help during a cardiac arrest.
Our new funding will help the London Ambulance Service install 200 new defibrillators across 84 neighbourhoods without easy access to one currently.
Our new funding will help the London Ambulance Service install 200 new defibrillators across 84 neighbourhoods without easy access to one currently.
London's 'defibrillator deserts' to get 200 extra machines
The life-saving machines are to be installed in some neighbourhoods where there are currently none.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Delighted that TfL, @londonambulance.nhs.uk and @london.gov.uk have donated 44 defibrillators to homeless shelters across the capital.
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
These won't just help vulnerable communities on site in an emergency, but also the staff and people in the surrounding communities. 🤝❤️
On World Restart a Heart Day @london.gov.uk has announced £150k for @londonambulance.nhs.uk to install 200 new defibs in 84 'defib deserts' - areas with limited or no access.
Would you feel confident using a defib in an emergency?
Learn the skills to save a life 👇
youtu.be/f5myp1vO7Bg
Would you feel confident using a defib in an emergency?
Learn the skills to save a life 👇
youtu.be/f5myp1vO7Bg
Do you know the signs of cardiac arrest? Would you know what to do in a crisis? | London Life Savers
YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall
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October 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
On World Restart a Heart Day @london.gov.uk has announced £150k for @londonambulance.nhs.uk to install 200 new defibs in 84 'defib deserts' - areas with limited or no access.
Would you feel confident using a defib in an emergency?
Learn the skills to save a life 👇
youtu.be/f5myp1vO7Bg
Would you feel confident using a defib in an emergency?
Learn the skills to save a life 👇
youtu.be/f5myp1vO7Bg
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Today, on World Mental Health Day, let’s look out for one another.
Our communities are stronger when we talk openly about how we’re feeling. Take 30 minutes to complete the free #ZeroSuicideLDN training and learn how to help save a life:
Our communities are stronger when we talk openly about how we’re feeling. Take 30 minutes to complete the free #ZeroSuicideLDN training and learn how to help save a life:
#ZeroSuicideLDN - Thrive LDN
thriveldn.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Today, on World Mental Health Day, let’s look out for one another.
Our communities are stronger when we talk openly about how we’re feeling. Take 30 minutes to complete the free #ZeroSuicideLDN training and learn how to help save a life:
Our communities are stronger when we talk openly about how we’re feeling. Take 30 minutes to complete the free #ZeroSuicideLDN training and learn how to help save a life:
#WorldMentalHealthDay is a time to think about how we can look out for one another and create a healthier, more supportive London ❤️
A simple conversation can make a big difference.
With #ZeroSuicideLDN training, in just 30 mins you can learn how to help save a life: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
A simple conversation can make a big difference.
With #ZeroSuicideLDN training, in just 30 mins you can learn how to help save a life: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
#ZeroSuicideLDN - Thrive LDN
thriveldn.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
#WorldMentalHealthDay is a time to think about how we can look out for one another and create a healthier, more supportive London ❤️
A simple conversation can make a big difference.
With #ZeroSuicideLDN training, in just 30 mins you can learn how to help save a life: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
A simple conversation can make a big difference.
With #ZeroSuicideLDN training, in just 30 mins you can learn how to help save a life: thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
📣 We’re proud to launch a new partnership with @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social and @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social @vitalstrategies.org championing nutritious school meals across London.
#Cities4Health
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October 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
📣 We’re proud to launch a new partnership with @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social and @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social @vitalstrategies.org championing nutritious school meals across London.
#Cities4Health
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Bold actions work 👏
Millions of Londoners are breathing cleaner air as a result.
Millions of Londoners are breathing cleaner air as a result.
I remember being told that it would take 193 years to reach legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.
I decided this was unacceptable.
Thanks to the bold policies we put in place, we've managed to do it in nine years - 184 years earlier than expected.
I decided this was unacceptable.
Thanks to the bold policies we put in place, we've managed to do it in nine years - 184 years earlier than expected.
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Bold actions work 👏
Millions of Londoners are breathing cleaner air as a result.
Millions of Londoners are breathing cleaner air as a result.
Calling all Londoners 📣
Are you a British or Irish Londoner, a qualifying Commonwealth or EU Londoner, or an EU Londoner with retained rights, and over 16 years old? You can #RegisterToVote.
Find out more at registertovote.london/
#NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025
Are you a British or Irish Londoner, a qualifying Commonwealth or EU Londoner, or an EU Londoner with retained rights, and over 16 years old? You can #RegisterToVote.
Find out more at registertovote.london/
#NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025
September 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Calling all Londoners 📣
Are you a British or Irish Londoner, a qualifying Commonwealth or EU Londoner, or an EU Londoner with retained rights, and over 16 years old? You can #RegisterToVote.
Find out more at registertovote.london/
#NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025
Are you a British or Irish Londoner, a qualifying Commonwealth or EU Londoner, or an EU Londoner with retained rights, and over 16 years old? You can #RegisterToVote.
Find out more at registertovote.london/
#NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
The Mayor @london.gov.uk wants London to be the greatest city in the world to grow up in, a place where all young people can take advantage of all the opportunities that London has to offer 🌟👦🏽👧🏿
September 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The Mayor @london.gov.uk wants London to be the greatest city in the world to grow up in, a place where all young people can take advantage of all the opportunities that London has to offer 🌟👦🏽👧🏿
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Are you one of the 460,000 Londoners who has completed online free suicide prevention training since the Mayor of London launched #ZeroSuicideLDN in 2019?
Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Are you one of the 460,000 Londoners who has completed online free suicide prevention training since the Mayor of London launched #ZeroSuicideLDN in 2019?
Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay join 465k+ Londoners who have already taken free, online suicide prevention training.
In just 30 mins, learn to spot the signs of suicide and have a potentially life-saving conversation ❤️
Take the training today 👇
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio... @thriveldn.bsky.social
In just 30 mins, learn to spot the signs of suicide and have a potentially life-saving conversation ❤️
Take the training today 👇
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio... @thriveldn.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay join 465k+ Londoners who have already taken free, online suicide prevention training.
In just 30 mins, learn to spot the signs of suicide and have a potentially life-saving conversation ❤️
Take the training today 👇
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio... @thriveldn.bsky.social
In just 30 mins, learn to spot the signs of suicide and have a potentially life-saving conversation ❤️
Take the training today 👇
thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio... @thriveldn.bsky.social
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Did you know that high blood pressure is a major preventable cause of death in the UK?
Yet 37% of London adults don't know theirs - do you know yours?
Get a free check at Black on the Square this Saturday thanks to Blood Pressure UK & Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
www.london.gov.uk/events/black...
Yet 37% of London adults don't know theirs - do you know yours?
Get a free check at Black on the Square this Saturday thanks to Blood Pressure UK & Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
www.london.gov.uk/events/black...
Black On The Square 2025
Black On The Square 2025 is entering its THIRD year, so save the date, for what is set to be another year of celebrating Black culture and creativity. This event is free, and brought to you by the May...
www.london.gov.uk
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Did you know that high blood pressure is a major preventable cause of death in the UK?
Yet 37% of London adults don't know theirs - do you know yours?
Get a free check at Black on the Square this Saturday thanks to Blood Pressure UK & Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
www.london.gov.uk/events/black...
Yet 37% of London adults don't know theirs - do you know yours?
Get a free check at Black on the Square this Saturday thanks to Blood Pressure UK & Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
www.london.gov.uk/events/black...
📣Do you know your blood pressure? Currently 37% of London adults don't know theirs.
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes.
At Black on The Square tomorrow, Londoners can get a free blood pressure check thanks to Blood Pressure UK and Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes.
At Black on The Square tomorrow, Londoners can get a free blood pressure check thanks to Blood Pressure UK and Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
It’s almost time: Black on the Square is tomorrow.
From 12–6pm, come down to Trafalgar Square and experience a vibrant celebration of Black culture and creativity.
You can expect incredible entertainment, delicious food and activities for the whole family.
From 12–6pm, come down to Trafalgar Square and experience a vibrant celebration of Black culture and creativity.
You can expect incredible entertainment, delicious food and activities for the whole family.
Black on the Square | Trafalgar Square | Things to do in London
Black on the Square, London’s massive free celebration of Black culture, returns for the third year in 2025. Taking over Trafalgar Square, the the day is going
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September 5, 2025 at 8:03 AM
📣Do you know your blood pressure? Currently 37% of London adults don't know theirs.
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes.
At Black on The Square tomorrow, Londoners can get a free blood pressure check thanks to Blood Pressure UK and Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes.
At Black on The Square tomorrow, Londoners can get a free blood pressure check thanks to Blood Pressure UK and Kinetik Wellbeing 👇
Have a child in school or one about to start? Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them.
Look in your child’s red book or check if their vaccinations are up to date with your GP practice 📆 👇
www.nhs.uk/childhoodvac... @ukhsa.bsky.social
Look in your child’s red book or check if their vaccinations are up to date with your GP practice 📆 👇
www.nhs.uk/childhoodvac... @ukhsa.bsky.social
September 1, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Have a child in school or one about to start? Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them.
Look in your child’s red book or check if their vaccinations are up to date with your GP practice 📆 👇
www.nhs.uk/childhoodvac... @ukhsa.bsky.social
Look in your child’s red book or check if their vaccinations are up to date with your GP practice 📆 👇
www.nhs.uk/childhoodvac... @ukhsa.bsky.social
London, it's another very hot day.
Please take care and follow @londonambulance.nhs.uk tips to stay well in the heat 👇
Please take care and follow @londonambulance.nhs.uk tips to stay well in the heat 👇
More very hot weather and a #UKHSA heat warning in London this week. 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.
💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
⛱️ Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours
Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice.
August 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
London, it's another very hot day.
Please take care and follow @londonambulance.nhs.uk tips to stay well in the heat 👇
Please take care and follow @londonambulance.nhs.uk tips to stay well in the heat 👇
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At City Hall, we’re working on a new action plan to prepare London for extreme heat and protect Londoners’ health from rising temperatures. You can help shape our plan.
Join @talklondon.bsky.social and share your ideas on how we can keep our city cool. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
Join @talklondon.bsky.social and share your ideas on how we can keep our city cool. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
August 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
At City Hall, we’re working on a new action plan to prepare London for extreme heat and protect Londoners’ health from rising temperatures. You can help shape our plan.
Join @talklondon.bsky.social and share your ideas on how we can keep our city cool. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
Join @talklondon.bsky.social and share your ideas on how we can keep our city cool. www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/...
🚴♀️ Last week TfL launched a new pilot in Tower Hamlets, giving social prescribers the chance to offer discounted Santander Cycles to local residents to improve their wellbeing through active travel.
Initiatives like these make London a healthier, fairer and greener city 👏
Initiatives like these make London a healthier, fairer and greener city 👏
August 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🚴♀️ Last week TfL launched a new pilot in Tower Hamlets, giving social prescribers the chance to offer discounted Santander Cycles to local residents to improve their wellbeing through active travel.
Initiatives like these make London a healthier, fairer and greener city 👏
Initiatives like these make London a healthier, fairer and greener city 👏
This summer, @london.gov.uk #HolidayHope offers free & low-cost food & activities.
Something to do, eat & aspire to.
We're making sure young people are supported with their health and wellbeing, and have the chance to thrive.
⬇️ london.gov.uk/holiday-hope
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Something to do, eat & aspire to.
We're making sure young people are supported with their health and wellbeing, and have the chance to thrive.
⬇️ london.gov.uk/holiday-hope
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July 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This summer, @london.gov.uk #HolidayHope offers free & low-cost food & activities.
Something to do, eat & aspire to.
We're making sure young people are supported with their health and wellbeing, and have the chance to thrive.
⬇️ london.gov.uk/holiday-hope
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Something to do, eat & aspire to.
We're making sure young people are supported with their health and wellbeing, and have the chance to thrive.
⬇️ london.gov.uk/holiday-hope
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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.
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.
How to prepare for flash flooding
Flash flooding can happen anywhere. This information will help you prepare for flash floods.
www.london.gov.uk
July 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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.
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.