A neighbourhood-based children’s health programme developed in Lambeth has been named London regional winner in the NHS Excellence Awards 2026, recognising its success in improving care for children and young people while reducing health inequalities.
Evelina London’s CHILDS model (Child Health Integrated Learning and Delivery System) won the regional award in the Neighbourhood health category.
Twenty-seven autistic young people from three Lambeth schools have created a powerful documentary, ‘Autism: A Unique Life’, to raise awareness of autism, challenge stereotypes and share their lived experiences.
Funded by NHS South East London All Age Autism Fund, Lambeth Council partnered with local production company Chocolate Films Workshops to deliver documentary-making workshops to the young people aged 11–19 from three local schools: Elm Court School, La Retraite School and London Nautical School, City of London Academy.
Healthwatch Lambeth is inviting residents to help shape the future of health and care in their neighbourhoods. You can sign up for one of two engagement sessions—on Monday 14 July and Wednesday 16 July—to have a chance to influence how services are delivered locally.
The transition from paediatric to adult care is often described by young people and their families as one of the most stressful and under-supported phases in healthcare. Yet, there is strong evidence that effective transitional care programmes can significantly improve health outcomes.