Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team

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...

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.

Mayor of London getting flu vaccine

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...

Inclusive Talent Strategy Download the Inclusive Talent Strategy, a key action of the London Growth Plan.

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

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. 🤝❤️

YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall Do you know the signs of cardiac arrest? Would you know what to do in a crisis? | London Life Savers

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

#ZeroSuicideLDN - Thrive LDN

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:

#ZeroSuicideLDN - Thrive LDN

#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...

This builds on the Mayor’s Free School Meals programme, ensuring every child has the best start in life.

Together, we’re supporting schools with expert training and advice to get the most out of their meal provision, because every child deserves a healthy meal at school. 🍽️🌱

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📣 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.

Your chance to make your voice heard. Five diverse Londoners standing in a group next to a checklist. If you are over 16 and a British or Irish Londoner, a qualifying Commonwealth or EU Londoner or an EU Londoner with retained rights grab your national insurance number and register to vote at Register to vote - GOV.UK. Digital imprint states: Supported by the Greater London Authority, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE. Printed and promoted by Shout Out UK, 240 Portobello Road, London W11 1LL.

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

In London, hate will never win.

Working with @annafreudcharity.bsky.social schools will build practical skills and knowledge to support the future of young Londoners for years to come 📅

Together, we can ensure our young people have the tools and confidence to achieve their full potential💥

That’s why he’s investing £810k to boost mental health support for up to 15k young Londoners in 16 secondary schools across 9 boroughs 📚🧠

This work launches today in @hackneycouncil.bsky.social @newhamcouncil.bsky.social @royalgreenwich.bsky.social @camdencouncil.bsky.social

This is an image announcing a Mayoral investment into mental health support for selected secondary schools in London. It shows a student and teacher connecting fists, suggesting there is support.

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 🌟👦🏽👧🏿

Call to action from #ZeroSuicideLDN

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...

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

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...

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...

📣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 👇

A woman sits with a young child on her lap, showing him something on a tablet. The text on the image says, ‘Vaccines help protect what matters most. Check your child's vaccines are up to date. Stay strong. Get vaccinated.’

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

London, it's another very hot day.

Please take care and follow @londonambulance.nhs.uk tips to stay well in the heat 👇

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/...

A group of people with two bikes, smiling at the camera. They are in front of two large gates to a park.

Three women on bikes chatting to a man on a bike in a park.

🚴‍♀️ 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 👏

With £6M funding, #HolidayHope is teaming up with 100+ community groups to offer:

🎯Skills & training

📍Safe youth spaces

🍽️Free meals & snacks

With @mayorsfundlondon.bsky.social @london-vru.bsky.social and @thefelixproject.bsky.social we’re building a fairer, healthier London.

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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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How to prepare for flash flooding Flash flooding can happen anywhere. This information will help you prepare for flash floods.

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.

London is leading the way to reach zero HIV transmissions, but many people living with HIV still experience discrimination.

I will continue to do everything I can to tackle this, with City Hall a founding member of the HIV Confident anti-stigma charter.

#ZeroHIVStigmaDay

@nazprojectlondon.bsky.social @londonftci.bsky.social @positiveeast.bsky.social @nat.org.uk @tht.org.uk

London is leading the way globally to end new HIV cases by 2030.

But we must continue to tackle HIV stigma, so that every Londoner can live with dignity and respect.

City Hall is a proud Founding Member of the HIV Confident Charter – committed to tackling stigma in the workplace

#ZeroHIVStigmaDay