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  1. Training: Community Pharmacy Resources

    Pharmacy Training Needs Analysis Across September and October 2019, individuals working within a community pharmacy setting within the London region were invited to complete a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) survey, to help identify learning needs in relation to the community pharmacy context. The specific objectives for this survey were to understand the pharmacy community’s knowledge […]

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  2. #RightInhalerImage campaign update

    We are pleased to announce that the #RightInhalerImage campaign, launched by HLP’s Children and Young People’s Asthma Programme last year, is being taken forward by the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG). The IPCRG has launched a free gallery of images that can be downloaded for use in publications, presentations and other usage. The gallery […]

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  3. Perinatal mental health peer support in London

        Perinatal peer support is an active intervention where people use their own experiences to work directly with women/birthing people and their families. Perinatal peer supporters or peer support workers have experienced some form of perinatal mental ill-health and recovery which they draw upon to offer a safe space, a listening ear and support […]

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  4. New guidelines for voluntary and community sector professionals on referring children and young with eating disorders

    January 2022 Healthy London Partnership in partnership with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, have launched new eating disorder guidelines for voluntary and community sector professionals. The guidelines share advice about spotting the signs of eating disorders and when to refer children and young people to the community eating disorders service for specialist support. They have […]

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  5. Urgent mental health support for young people in London campaign launch

    Healthy London Partnership has launched a campaign to raise awareness among young people and their families of London’s free NHS mental health crisis lines. The campaign has been developed with feedback and input from young people and parents, and will be largely based on social media. Since 2020 we have seen an increase in young people […]

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  6. Advancing CYP Mental Health Equalities webinar

    On 19 October, Healthy London Partnership’s children and young people mental health programme hosted a webinar on Advancing CYP Mental Health Equalities. The webinar was an opportunity to shine a light on some of the amazing initiatives and programmes which have been developed locally and nationally to advance mental health equalities for young people in […]

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  7. Guidelines for primary care and education professionals on referring children and young with eating disorders

    Healthy London Partnership in partnership with Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, has launched updated eating disorder guidelines for primary care and education professionals. The guidelines share advice about spotting the signs of eating disorders and when to refer children and young people to the community eating disorders service for specialist support. They have been endorsed […]

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  8. CYP 24/7 Crisis lines signpost numbers

    Every mental health trust in London has put in place a 24/7 crisis line for people of all ages – children, young people and adults. The lines which are free to call can provide advice to those in a crisis. These crisis lines are supported by trained mental health advisors 365 days a year. Visit […]

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  9. World Homeless Day – 10 October 2021

    The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to the needs of people who experience homelessness locally, and to provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. The campaign aims to educate people about homeless issues, celebrate and support good practice happening locally, and highlight local issues. To mark […]

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