London Central and West Urgent Care Collaborative

With our help, patients get the right care in the right place, improving outcomes and reducing pressure on the wider healthcare system. Find out more about Who we are: www.lcwucc.com/who-we-are

☀️or 🌧️ – Come rain or shine, London’s summer is full of surprises! Look after yourself by:
🚶Exploring parks on sunny days
🏋️Working out indoors when it rains
🍴 Eating the right food
Stay active and healthy, whatever the weather!
#HealthyLondon #StayActive

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies, but it's not a one-woman job! Partners & family can help by:
♥️ Letting mum rest
♥️ Caring for baby
♥️ Providing encouragement
More: www.who.int/campaigns/wo... #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HopefulFutures

Healthcare runs on trust, teamwork & friendship 💙

Today we celebrate the bonds that power better care - from team to patient to partner.

Happy #DayOfFriendship from LCW Urgent Care Collaborative 🌍
#InternationalFriendshipDay

Parks support our health, wellbeing & communities. Love Parks Week runs from 25 Jul to 3 Aug - it's a great opportunity to share why you love your local park. 🏃🌞🤝

Tag a post with #LoveParks and celebrate your local green space! 💚
More: www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved...

2025 SAHM Theme - South Asian Heritage Trust Each of us carries a unique story shaped by our roots and the routes travelled to get to where we are. This year, the invitation is to reflect on your

This month is #SouthAsianHeritageMonth - join us in celebrating the roots, journeys & contributions of South Asian communities across the UK. #RootsToRoutes

➡️ Learn more: southasianheritage.org.uk/south-asian-...

Stay safe in the sun, as hot weather can be dangerous, especially for older adults & those with health conditions.
✅ Stay cool
💧 Drink water
🏠 Keep your home shaded
Know the signs of heat exhaustion & heatstroke.
👉 nhs.uk/heatwave #Heatwave #UrgentCare

🚑 Today we celebrate #InternationalParamedicsDay 💙
Thank you to paramedics for your courage, quick thinking, and compassion. You are the heartbeat of emergency care. 💪
#UnityAndCommunity #IPD2025 #UrgentCare

This week is #AlcoholAwarenessWeek, and it's a great opportunity to raise awareness around alcohol use.

Think about how you can:
👉 Better understand alcohol
👉 Promote support
👉 Challenge stigma
👉 Support others

Find out more from Turning Point: mytp.me/tp-support @turningpoint-uk.bsky.social

One in 10 is expected to experience PTSD at some point in their lives.

This #PTSDAwarenessDay (27 June), we’re raising awareness of the lasting impact of trauma and the importance of compassionate care. Visit ptsduk.org for more.

Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 | Deafblind UK Join us to shout about sight and hearing loss this Deafblind Awareness Week! 23 - 29 June 2025 Deafblind Awareness Week is a key event in our calendar and every year, we strive to help more and more

It's #DeafblindAwarenessWeek - a time to shout about a combined sight and hearing impairment which affects over 450,000 people in the UK. Show your support and visit deafblind.org.uk/deafblind-aw...

Stay safe in the sun

Hot weather is forecast to continue this weekend. London primary care medical director Dr Agatha Nortley-Meshe urges everyone to enjoy the sun safely:
✔ Stay out of the sun 11am–3pm
✔ Drink plenty of fluids
✔ Apply sunscreen
✔ Avoid excess alcohol
More info: www.england.nhs.uk/london/2025/...

👀 Do you see me? This #LearningDisabilityWeek (16–22 June), we unite with people with learning disabilities and say - you are seen, heard & valued. 💙 Let's celebrate your strength, voice & place in our community. Show your support: mencap.org.uk/learningdisa...
#LDWeek25 #DoYouSeeMe

Our CEO Tessa Harvey was put under the UHUK spotlight recently and highlighted her pride in the teams delivering round-the-clock care to over 4 million Londoners. Their dedication and hard work are central to driving our growth and success! 😍
www.linkedin.com/posts/urgent... #UrgentCare

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth from all of us at LCW UCC!

We proudly stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues, patients, and communities.

Diversity makes us stronger. Inclusion makes us better. 💙 #Pride2025

#EidMubarak to all those celebrating in London and around the world 🙌 #EidAlAdha

Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay, when we reaffirm our commitment to greener healthcare. From reducing paper use to promoting sustainable care pathways, we’re working together for a healthier planet and population.💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay2025

From pioneering integrated urgent care services to delivering 24/7 pandemic care in hours, LCW UCC has led the way in unscheduled care innovation.

Our experienced team care helps ensure up to 4.5m patients/year get the right care. See how: www.lcwucc.com/who-we-are#a... #UrgentCare

Name us an activity that is free and simple for most, and which has multiple health benefits? Not sure? Take a look and find out!

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 🧠💚
Support mental wellness in the workplace with these simple, effective tips.

Small actions can make a big impact.

👉 Visit mind.org.uk/workplace/me... for more.

#MentalHealthMatters #WorkplaceWellbeing

Happy International Nurses Day!

As @allontheboard.bsky.social says, it takes a special person to be a nurse.

We'd like to join the world and say thank you for doing what you do. 🙌

Today is #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay 💙

1 in 5 mums experience mental health struggles in pregnancy or postpartum. Let’s raise awareness and show support for maternal wellbeing. Because #MaternalMHMatters. #PerinatalMentalHealth #MMHAW2025

☀️ Stay safe in the sun! Here are some top tips for the sunshine. Visit nhs.uk/sun for more!

World Immunization Week 2025 World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to promote the life-saving power of immunization to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines are one of humanity’s greatest achievements.

Since 1974, immunisation has saved 6 lives every minute - that's over 150 million people! This #WorldImmunisationWeek, let’s protect ourselves & our communities and ensure our immunisations are up to date.

Immunisation for all is #HumanlyPossible.

More: www.who.int/campaign...

Our power our planet is the theme of #EarthActionDay this year, and events are taking place across London and the rest of the UK. Show your support by sharing your Earth Day actions on social media! We love this poster from Alexis Rockman.

📢 Resident in central and west London? Urgent Care Centres are here to provide medical help when it's not a life-threatening emergency.
Charing Cross runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Hammersmith runs 8am-midnight (last patient received at 11pm), 365 days a year
💙 Stay safe this Easter 💙

Join us and lead the future of urgent care! We're always looking for people to become part of an inclusive team that helps millions of Londoners. We offer:
✅ 25+ days annual leave
✅ NHS pension & discounts
✅ Full training & development
See why you should work for us: www.lcwucc.com/work-...

April is #StressAwarenessMonth! Times can be hard, but there are things you can do to help reduce stress.

Here are some top tips, and visit the NHS website for more stress busters. nhs.uk/mental-healt...

Today is World Health Day, kicking off a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Women and families need high-quality care, and our services aim to meet their needs at every stage of their journey. 🤰👶🧑‍🍼

See how: lcwucc.com/our-services #HopefulFutures

An estimated 100,000 individuals in London are autistic. On World Autism Awareness Day, join us in spreading awareness and fostering #AutismAcceptance today and every day! #WorldAutismAwarenessDay