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  1. South London launches 24/7 mental health support via WhatsApp

    A woman lounging on a light-coloured sofa, wearing a white jumper and blue jeans, looks at her phone with her legs up on the cushions—perhaps exploring mental health support via WhatsApp.

    Residents across South London can now access 24/7 mental health crisis support through WhatsApp, offering a new, more flexible way to get help when they need it most.

    A woman lounging on a light-coloured sofa, wearing a white jumper and blue jeans, looks at her phone with her legs up on the cushions—perhaps exploring mental health support via WhatsApp.

    The initiative is designed to complement existing urgent support routes, including the NHS 111 “press 2” mental health option, by giving people an additional channel that may feel more accessible and less daunting than speaking on the phone.

  2. Lambeth Carers Awards nominations open

    Two elderly women with grey hair warmly hugging each other indoors. One woman wears glasses and a dark jumper, while the other wears a light purple top. They both appear happy and content in the embrace.

    The 2026 Lambeth Carers Awards are open for nominations until 20 July. Local people are encouraged to nominate exceptional individuals who care for others in the community.

    Two elderly women with grey hair warmly hugging each other indoors. One woman wears glasses and a dark jumper, while the other wears a light purple top. They both appear happy and content in the embrace.

    The awards recognise the huge contributions made by both unpaid and professional carers in Lambeth.

  3. Brixton’s Rhythms Club secures backing for over 60s movement classes

    A group of people of various ages, including members from Unbound Moving Arts and Age UK Lambeth, joyfully dance and pose in a festive indoor setting with blue “Merry Xmas” decorations and fairy lights on the wall behind them.

    Unbound Moving Arts’ Rhythms Club is celebrating after being awarded £6,837 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to help continue its work with older adults in Brixton. The funding will support 41 weeks of free, accessible movement classes for over-60s, delivered in partnership with Age UK Lambeth and MySocial.

  4. Celebrating Creativity and Wellbeing Week

    Two people look through books and art supplies on a cluttered table during Mental Health Awareness Week Lambeth 2026. Books, zines, circular paper cut-outs, scissors, and a badge-making machine cover the surface; only their hands and arms are visible.

    It’s Creativity and Wellbeing Week! Running from 18 to 24 May 2026, communities across the country are coming together to engage in creative activities, and celebrate their impact on health and wellbeing.

    The benefits of creative health are numerous, from helping to manage long term health conditions to promoting better mental and physical health through:

    • Connection with others
    • The opportunity to learn and develop new skills
    • Moving your body
    • Expressing yourself artistically

    Creative health can also play a role in strengthening community and creating healthier neighbourhoods.