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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 7h

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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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 7h

📣 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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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 7d

Bold actions work 👏

Millions of Londoners are breathing cleaner air as a result.

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 7d

I remember being told that it would take 193 years to reach legal limits for nitrogen dioxide.

I decided this was unacceptable.

Thanks to the bold policies we put in place, we've managed to do it in nine years - 184 years earlier than expected.

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 21d

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

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.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21d

In London, hate will never win.

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 23d

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💥

Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 23d

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

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 23d

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 🌟👦🏽👧🏿

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.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 28d

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...

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · Sep 5

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...

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...

www.london.gov.uk

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Sep 5

📣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 👇

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Sep 5

It’s almost time: Black on the Square is tomorrow.

From 12–6pm, come down to Trafalgar Square and experience a vibrant celebration of Black culture and creativity.

You can expect incredible entertainment, delicious food and activities for the whole family.

Black on the Square | Trafalgar Square | Things to do in London

Black on the Square, London’s massive free celebration of Black culture, returns for the third year in 2025. Taking over Trafalgar Square, the the day is going

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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.’

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Aug 13

London, it's another very hot day.

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

London Ambulance Service @londonambulance.nhs.uk · Aug 11

More very hot weather and a #UKHSA heat warning in London this week. Take extra steps to stay well:

💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
⛱️ Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours

Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice.

A photo of a London ambulance near St Paul's Cathedral, with text reading: 'Heatwave warning from #TeamLAS. Read caption for info'.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Aug 6

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/...

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Aug 4

🚴‍♀️ 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 👏

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.

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 24

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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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 24

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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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 21

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.

How to prepare for flash flooding

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

www.london.gov.uk

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Jul 21

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

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 14

⏰Starting soon: @instituteforgovernment.org.uk first DevoLab looking at how the powers of Mayors are tackling health inequalities - with City Hall's very own @vickyhobart.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Jul 9

IfG DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities

📅 Monday 14 July, 17:30

Join us for our first DevoLab where speakers from three regions set out how the powers of mayors are being used to address health inequalities in their regions www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

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IfG DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities
Monday 14 July 2025, 17:30 — 18:45 (BST)

The three case studies being presented at IfG DevoLab #1 are:

‘Beds for Babies: Safe Space to Sleep’, by Andy Gates, Director of Development, Collaboration and Culture at the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
‘Taking a health in all policies approach’, by Vicky Hobart, Director of Public Health at the Greater London Authority Group.
‘Working Well’, by Thomas Britton, Principal – Contracted Employment Provision at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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vickyhobart.bsky.social @vickyhobart.bsky.social · Jul 14

👀 Looking forward to the discussion today @ldn-health.bsky.social

Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Jul 9

IfG DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities

📅 Monday 14 July, 17:30

Join us for our first DevoLab where speakers from three regions set out how the powers of mayors are being used to address health inequalities in their regions www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

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Mayor of London's Health & Wellbeing Team @ldn-health.bsky.social · Jul 11

To stay cool and keep others safe in the hot weather:

❤️ Check in on older people & those with a health condition
🗺️ Use our Cool Spaces map to find places to cool down
💧 Drink plenty of water
😎 Avoid being out in the sun from 11am - 3pm

apps.london.gov.uk/cool-spaces/

UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · Jul 11

With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️

Find out the latest here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

Look out for people who might struggle to stay cool.
Older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children may need help keeping cool