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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RT @MayorofLondon: Clean air shouldn’t be a privilege.
In London, we’ve seen how bold action on air quality can make a huge difference.…
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RT @MayorofLondon: Winter is on its way, and getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you.
Eligible…
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RT @MayorofLondon: Behind every ambulance response is a team working around the clock.
I met with Jason Killens, CEO of @Ldn_Ambulance to…
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Flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women begin today.
Vaccination is our best defence against the flu virus and can be lifesaving. Don’t risk serious illness this winter – if eligible, take up the offer.
Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vacc…
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LDNMayor Health retweeted
Children in central London are developing bigger, stronger, healthier lungs 🫁
Independent @QMUL study shows that, since the introduction of @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan's ULEZ, children’s lung development in central London has improved
Huge win for London’s families💚
Report⬇️
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💥NEW RESEARCH: Scientists say they've been "stunned" by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover and grow after @mayoroflondon's ULEZ scheme was introduced in London.
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RT @MayorofLondon: This stopped me in my tracks.
An independent study by @QMUL has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs…
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RT @MayorofLondon: 🟠 An Amber Heat-Health Alert is now in place until 9am on Friday 14 August.
Drink plenty of water, avoid the hottest pa…
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RT @MayorofLondon: ⚠️ An Amber Heat-Health Alert is in place from 9am today until 9am Wednesday.
Hot weather can affect anyone, but older…
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LDNMayor Health retweeted
Today the weather is set to reach 34 degrees across the capital.
We are reminding #Londoners to:
💧 Stay hydrated
☀️Wear sunscreen
✅Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚Check on elderly relatives / neighbours
Remember use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
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RT @MayorofLondon: Good healthcare should be easy to access.
The new Brocklebank Health Centre is a fantastic addition to Wandsworth, brin…
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RT @MayorofLondon: An Amber heat-health alert is in place for London from Wednesday to Sunday.
As temperatures rise, please take care and…
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LDNMayor Health retweeted
As Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, the @MayorofLondon and I want London to be the best city in the world to grow up in🌿
This is a landmark moment for public health - showing what sustained action can achieve, especially for children👶🌍
@metecoban92 @LDN_Health
10 years ago, the air outside Aldgate School didn’t meet legal limits. Children were breathing polluted air every day. I made it my mission to change that.
Here’s the difference our bold policies have made ⬇️
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A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.
Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.
➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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RT @MayorofLondon: A rare Red Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for London. Please take this alert seriously.
With temperatures rising…
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RT @MayorofLondon: An amber heat health alert is in place in London until Tuesday 23 June ⚠️
Keep cool and stay hydrated - and please chec…
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RT @MayorofLondon: Incredible - dramatic improvements in air quality in London are linked to a measurable impact on Londoners' health:
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RT @MayorofLondon: As the amber heat health alert continues, I’m urging Londoners to follow UKHSA advice.
Stay safe in the heat and look o…
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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.
london.gov.uk/programmes-str…
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