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National HIV Testing Week and Greenwich Sexual Health Week 2019
National HIV Testing Week kicks off this Saturday 16 November and there are more ways than ever to test in the borough
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Flu Vaccines
Have you had your flu vaccination this year? Flu is unpredictable and can be serious and even deadly for older adults, very young children, and people with underlying health conditions.
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Become dementia inclusive this World Alzheimer’s Month
As September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, we're encouraging residents, local businesses and community groups to become more aware and accommodating of the needs of people with dementia.
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Blood pressure campaign celebrates its 10,000th check
Our Be Sure of your Blood Pressure campaign has successfully reached its target of 10,000 free blood pressure checks for local residents.
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UNICEF recognise that our local families are benefitting from high quality breastfeeding and infant nutrition support
The awarding of UNICEF's Baby Friendly accreditation to the Royal Borough of Greenwich Children’s Centres for a second time has shown that families in the borough are benefitting from good support.
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No need to be alone this Christmas - here's what's open and when
Christmas is great if you're surrounded by friends and family, but more and more people are finding themselves alone during the festive season.
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Greenwich Sexual Health Week 2018: get tested!
The Royal Borough and METRO Charity encouraged residents to think about sexual health and get tested during Greenwich Sexual Health Week (24 November to World AIDS Day on 1 December).
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TV star Arabella Weir celebrates Royal Greenwich Shared Lives
Actress and author Arabella Weir has made a film with two Greenwich women to help celebrate a home-based adult care scheme in the Royal Borough.
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Royal Greenwich tops the good food table for two years in a row
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is top of the 'Good Food for London' league table, for the second year running, through its work to help residents to eat healthily and combat poor nutrition.
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Help make Royal Greenwich even safer and friendlier for people with a learning disability
Living with a learning disability can change how people experience everyday things. It is easy to feel scared or nervous when out in the community, but hard to know where to go for help.
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Royal Borough hosts events to keep adults safe in the community
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is asking residents to be extra vigilant this November for Safeguarding Adults Month.
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Free flu jab for residents
As winter approaches, it is now time for those at risk of complications from flu to protect themselves and their families, and get flu safe with a free flu jab.
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Quit smoking this Stoptober with the right support for you
This month Royal Greenwich is supporting Stoptober, the national campaign to encourage smokers across the country to quit the habit for 28 days and beyond.
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Blood Pressure roadshow returns to Royal Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with Charlton Athletic Community Trust and The British Heart Foundation for the 'Be Sure of your Blood Pressure' roadshow.
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Learn how to Train Like A Jedi at Royal Greenwich's free summer roadshows
The Council is funding free roadshows across the borough, until 1 September, where kids will be able to pick up a free Train Like A Jedi pack.
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Restrictions on the 'crack cocaine' of gambling welcomed
The Royal Borough welcomes restriction on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs).
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Faith inclusion work helps change attitudes towards disabilities
Leaders from a range of faith groups learned how to make their services more inclusive.
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Virtual reality set to bring dementia to life at free event
Experience what dementia is like for yourself at an event to mark Dementia Action Week.
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Hefty fine for business caught selling illegal tobacco
An illegal tobacco haul of almost 3,000 illicit cigarettes has led to a business being fined £7,550.
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New Live Well Greenwich service offers advice in person, on the phone or online
Residents can now get support in the way that best suits them.
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Free blood pressure checks now available in pharmacies
Pharmacies around Royal Greenwich are now offering free blood pressure checks.
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Get advice on your drinking with free online alcohol tool
Understand your alcohol intake and what it means for your health by using the Royal Borough of Greenwich's new free online tool.
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Quit smoking for good with the Greenwich Stop Smoking roadshow
The roadshow is touring the borough over the next seven weeks.
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New look for Local Offer website
The updated website is even more accessible for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families and professionals.
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Ban on sugary drinks to help tackle obesity
The Royal Borough has announced its latest initiatives to drive down obesity.
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Get tested during Greenwich Sexual Health Week
Residents can get a free and confidential sexual health screen and HIV test.
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Help improve local pharmacies by sharing your views
Complete our short survey about your experiences with local pharmacies.
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Residents urged to sign organ donor register
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is urging residents to sign up to the organ donor register to help save more lives.
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Blood Pressure roadshow makes staying healthy easier
The Royal Borough of Greenwich has teamed up with Charlton Athletic Community Trust for the 'Blood Pressure - Be Sure' roadshow.
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Special needs and disabilities progress praised in report
Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission highlighted the success following an inspection in July.
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You can help improve adult social care in the Royal Borough
Have your say in developing and improving adult social care by joining the focus group.
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Reduce the Strength campaign given a boost
A campaign day was held on Friday 18 August in Trafalgar Road, Greenwich.
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People with learning disabilities invited to special event
The first 'Have Your Say' day was held at Charlton House on 10 July.
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Neglect Matters campaign launches
The campaign tackles neglect, the most common form of child abuse.
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Become a carer during Shared Lives week
Provide life-changing support for vulnerable adults within your own home.
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Celebrate our outstanding care homes
Free events are taking place on Friday 16 June for the national Care Home Open Day.
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Dementia Awareness Week marked with free event
The Royal Borough of Greenwich event takes place on Wednesday 17 May 2017.
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Prison for nurse caught stealing from elderly clients
The former NHS nurse pleaded guilty to stealing in excess of £13,000.
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Fraudster sentenced to 18 months in prison
The 54 year old woman from Broadstairs was found guilty of multiple fraudulent acts.
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New campaign launched to raise awareness of self injury
Updated information and advice hub goes live on World Self Injury Awareness Day.
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Find out what you can treat with antibiotics
Antibiotic Awareness Week takes place between 14 to 20 November 2016.
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Milestone figure reached for health champions
The Royal Borough has become the first local authority in London to train a thousand local health champions.
