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  • Baby sleeping in cot

    Safer sleeping with your baby

    Published: Tuesday, 14th February 2023

    If you are a parent, step parent or carer of an infant, there are a few simple steps outlined in this guide to help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

  • Image of the sanitary product box

    Free sanitary products in leisure centres to tackle period poverty

    Published: Wednesday, 1st February 2023

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has joined forces with Hey Girls to tackle period poverty in the borough.

  • Funding for the Stay Warm Stay Safe scheme expands to help support more residents

    Published: Wednesday, 21st December 2022

    Through Greenwich Supports, we're putting an additional £150,000 into our Stay Warm Stay Safe scheme to protect as many people as possible this winter.   

  • Royal Greenwich recognised for work tackling food poverty

    Published: Monday, 7th March 2022

    The Royal Borough of Greenwich has been recognised for its efforts to tackle food insecurity in a new report by London Food Link.  

  • From 20 a day to 26.2 miles

    Published: Thursday, 7th October 2021

    This year's Stoptober celebrates its 10th anniversary and the estimated two million smokers who have so far used the campaign moment to make a quit attempt.

  • Kids in playground

    £5m Community Support Fund to boost COVID-19 recovery

    Published: Thursday, 15th July 2021

    Royal Borough of Greenwich has agreed to invest £5million to improve community facilities and support residents as the country recovers from COVID-19.

  • Our commitment to supporting the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines

    Published: Friday, 8th January 2021

    A letter to Nadhim Zahawi MP, Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Danny Thorpe

  • Major incident declared in London due to spread of COVID-19

    Published: Friday, 8th January 2021

    Statement from the Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Cllr Danny Thorpe

  • Mass COVID-19 testing for secondary pupils and staff

    Published: Wednesday, 30th December 2020

    Mass COVID-19 testing will be available to secondary school children and staff in the Royal Borough of Greenwich before their return to school in January.

  • Royal Greenwich Together for Winter

    Royal Greenwich Together for Winter

    Published: Friday, 4th December 2020

    Local community groups, businesses and the Council are working together to provide support for people who might be struggling over the Christmas holiday period (and beyond).

  • Plumstead retail pilot

    New healthy eating options in Plumstead

    Published: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020

    A new project is being trialled with three food retailers in Plumstead High Street to make healthy food more affordable so that people can get more for their money.

  • Communication

    Get Championing!

    Published: Tuesday, 17th November 2020

    We’re seeking community spirited people to join a team of champions in helping to share key information and advice about coronavirus.

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe at the Abery Street testing centre

    Keeping Greenwich Safe Through Test and Trace

    Published: Thursday, 12th November 2020

    “Just like the first lockdown, it’s really important that people know help is available whenever they need it," said Cllr Danny Thorpe.

  • New coronavirus testing centre opens in Eltham

    Published: Sunday, 18th October 2020

    Tested has just got easier with the new COVID-19 testing Centre at the University of Greenwich’s Avery Hill campus.

  • Let’s keep Greenwich safe

    Published: Friday, 25th September 2020

    This winter we all need to do our bit to keep Greenwich safe.

  • We must keep on protecting eachother

    New social distancing rules from 14 September

    Published: Friday, 11th September 2020

    The government has announced new social distancing rules, effective from Monday 14 September, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

  • Healthier Greenwich Alliance logo

    Help shape the Health and Care Services Recovery Plan

    Published: Thursday, 10th September 2020

    We’re calling on residents throughout Royal Greenwich to help shape the Health and Care Services Recovery Plan by telling us what you think about Greenwich’s health and care services.

  • Today in the Day to stop smoking

    I stopped smoking to give me and my baby the best chance

    Published: Thursday, 6th August 2020

    "The Stop Smoking Specialist phoned me twice a week and sent motivational texts which helped keep me on track."

  • Cllr Danny Thorpe at QEH pathology dept

    COVID-19: The importance of testing

    Published: Tuesday, 14th July 2020

    We are supporting and protecting the most vulnerable residents in Royal Greenwich.

  • Shielding bubble

    Shielding guidance to be relaxed in stages from today

    Published: Monday, 6th July 2020

    As COVID-19 infection rates continue to fall, it’s great news for over two million clinically extremely vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus.

  • Children with puzzle

    Kindness matters: Pass the Time

    Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness.

  • Kindness matters: How the Community Hub is making a difference

    Published: Thursday, 21st May 2020

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness.

  • Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

    Kindness matters

    Published: Monday, 18th May 2020

    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May) and this year’s theme is kindness. Kindness to yourself and to others.

  • National one minute silence

    Minutes silence

    Published: Friday, 24th April 2020

    Each year on 28 April, trade unions around the world unite to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day.

  • Home workout

    Now more than ever, every mind matters

    Published: Thursday, 23rd April 2020

    Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical wellbeing, especially during the COVID-19 crisis as we stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives.

  • Ramadan - Dear Allah

    Have a happy and at-home Ramadan

    Published: Tuesday, 21st April 2020

    The holy month of Ramadan, which takes place in the UK from the evening of Thursday 23 April and ends in the evening of Saturday 23 May, is one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar.

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19): First confirmed case in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020

    The first case of COVID-19 in the Royal Borough of Greenwich was confirmed on Monday 9 March.

  • Leader’s blog: building a fairer greener Greenwich

    Published: Friday, 28th February 2020

    It’s been a busy week here at the Town Hall, which has mainly focused on setting the budget.

  • Play Streets

    Published: Monday, 10th February 2020

    Kids (and adults!) can reclaim their streets for a few hours and have fun outdoors.

  • Coronavirus

    Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

    Published: Tuesday, 4th February 2020

    How to prevent the spread of Coronavirus

  • Flu Vaccines

    Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2019

    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.

  • Greenwich Market Stall

    Eat the best of London's Food this Urban Food Fortnight

    Published: Friday, 20th September 2019

    Celebrate London’s wonderful food on our doorstep during this year’s Urban Food Fortnight, running from 19 September to 6 October.

  • A white man in a blue shirt standing next to a smiling black woman who's wearing black glasses and a red blouse. They are both standing outside the artFix cafe in Woolwich.

    Become dementia inclusive this World Alzheimer’s Month

    Published: Wednesday, 11th September 2019

    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.

  • Volunteers

    Good Food in Greenwich needs you!

    Published: Friday, 12th July 2019

    Good Food in Greenwich are recruiting community food champion volunteers.

  • Stamping out illegal tobacco in Royal Greenwich

    Published: Monday, 1st July 2019

    We're highlighting how criminals are reaping in over £100 million a year from London’s trade in illegal tobacco, and undermining efforts to support smokers to quit, as part of Stamp It Out London.

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