In this new article, Ben Wittenberg explains that while managing staff wellbeing in the voluntary sector is challenging, leaders can significantly reduce burnout through honest workload conversations, clear wellbeing structures, strong boundary-setting, human-centred one-to-ones, everyday trust-building, and knowing when to signpost further support. Read more here.
Please if you have symptoms of flu: coughing, sneezing or fever – help stop the spread.
Stay home if you can and wear a mask around other people.
Look after yourself, rest, keep warm take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains.
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
If you need medical help or advice use NHS 111 online or over the phone from home.
Please do not travel to our hospitals or emergency services.
Help stop the spread.
More information➡️ www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu
If you are eligible for a flu vaccination:
- over 65
- children aged 2-3 all school age children
- people with health conditions
- and those who are pregnant – make sure you get yours now.
Are you interested in helping to improve health and care research for children? This is your opportunity to give your feedback on a clinical trial to support children to reach a healthy weight. Find out more
For further health news, click here – NWL Neighbourhood Heath Newsletter
Access to urgent dental appointments has been improved, don’t suffer with painful tooth problems, you can now call NHS 111 to get help.
Appointments can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week through NHS 111 — either online or by calling 111.
What the service covers
Urgent dental appointments are there to help people experiencing serious dental problems, including:
- severe toothache that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers
- dental abscesses causing swelling, pain or fever
- broken, fractured or knocked-out teeth and fillings
- bleeding in the mouth following an injury
- infection
- severe gum bleeding.
How to access care
You do not need to be registered with a dentist to use this service. Anyone in need of urgent advice or treatment can contact NHS 111.
More information about urgent dental conditions is available at NHS.uk/urgentdentalcare.
Parsons Green Walk-in Centre – Here when you need us
Located in Fulham, the Parsons Green Walk-in Centre is open to anyone aged 2 years and over who needs prompt, non-emergency care.
No appointment needed – just walk in.
Open 7 days a week (Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00; Sat–Sun 09:00–13:30; Bank Holidays 09:00–17:00. Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day).
Service led by advanced clinical practitioners who can help with:
- Sore throats, coughs, ear infections
- Sprains, minor cuts and bruises (no x-ray available)
- Minor burns and scalds
- Insect bites or stings
- Rashes and skin irritations
- Emergency contraception
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Acute wound care (new cuts, abrasions, tear or after surgery)
By choosing the Walk-in Centre for minor illnesses or injuries, you can help our local A&Es focus on those who need urgent, life-saving care.
Visit the Parsons Green Walk-in Centre at 5-7 Parsons Green, London, SW6 4UL.
St Charles Urgent Care Centre – Supporting our community
The St Charles Urgent Care Centre in North Kensington is here for you and your family when you need care for non-emergency conditions.
For patients aged 2 years and over
Open every day: 08:00 – 20:00- 365 days per year
No appointment required – walk in anytime.
Staffed by experienced advanced clinical practitioners who can help with
- Minor injuries (sprains and strains, minor fractures) X-ray available for limbs only
- Flu-like symptoms and infections
- Rashes and allergic reactions
- Eye infections
- Minor burns and scalds
- UTI symptoms
- Acute wound care (new cuts, abrasions, tear or after surgery)
By choosing our Centre for minor illnesses or injuries, you can help our local A&Es focus on those who need urgent, life-saving care.
Visit St Charles NHS Urgent Care Centre at St Charles Hospital, Exmoor St, London
W10 6DZ.
Soho Walk-in Centre – Convenient care in central London
Right in the heart of central London, the Soho Walk-in Centre is here to help local workers, residents, visitors, and tourists.
For anyone aged 16 years and over
No appointment needed – just walk in.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday–Friday: 08:00 – 18:00
- Saturday–Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
- Bank Holidays: 10:00 – 18:00 (Closed on Christmas Day)
Staffed by experienced advanced clinical practitioners who can help with
- Coughs, colds, sore throats
- Skin, chest, ear, and throat infections
- Sprains, minor cuts and bruises (no x-ray available)
- Eye or ear problems
- Skin conditions (eczema, rashes, bites)
- Stomach upsets and digestive issues
- Acute wound care (new cuts, abrasions, tear or after surgery).
By choosing the Walk-in Centre for minor illnesses or injuries, you can help our local A&Es focus on those who need urgent, life-saving care.
Visit the Soho Walk-in Centre at 1 Frith St, Soho Square, London, W1D 3HZ.
Tuesday 14th October, 11am – 3pm:
Hear from a Community Mental Health Link Worker from the H&F North Mental Health Integrated Network Team describe the support that is available, share your experiences and talk openly about mental health, wellbeing, and life’s challenges in a supportive and understanding space. Everyone is welcome!
For more information:
Contact us on info@macwo.org, or 020 82489755.
H&F council are hosting a free vaccine event at 145 King Street, Hammersmith in October.
For further details, click here.
Flu and COVID‑19 can be serious for many people. Getting your seasonal vaccinations helps top up your protection and reduces the risk of becoming very unwell. It’s best to get vaccinated as soon as you’re invited, so you’re protected through the colder months when virus rates can be at their highest
What to expect
- The NHS will invite people most at risk first. You may get a letter, text message, or an NHS App notification. If you think you might be eligible, you can also book yourself.
- Flu vaccinations have started for some groups (September), with more people becoming eligible from 1 October 2025. The COVID‑19 autumn programme starts on 1 October 2025.
How to get vaccinated
- Book online via the National Booking Service
- Find a local walk‑in (no appointment needed)
Who this is for (in brief)
- Older people, pregnant women, carers, and people in long‑stay care will be invited.
- Children are offered the flu vaccine, often through schools or their GP.
- Those aged 18 to under 65 with certain long‑term health conditions (check who is included on page 13 of the NHS booklet) may also be eligible.
If your immune system is affected by a condition or treatment, you’ll usually be invited directly. Please don’t worry if you haven’t heard yet – invites are being phased. You can still check with your GP practice or local pharmacist.
For local information, visit the NHS North West London website.
An Amber Heat-Health Alert has been called for London, from 9am Tuesday 12th August until at least 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
To help yourself and your community, you can:
Check in on older people & those with a health or mental health condition
Use and promote our Cool Spaces map, for those who seek respite while out and about
Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated
Avoid being out in the sun from 11am – 3pm
Resources for your community
The following are various resource pages, guides and toolkits that you can use during this Amber Heat-Health Alert:
- Greater London Authority coping with hot weather guidance
- UK Health Security Agency’s Hot Weather Toolkit (attached)
- The Met Office’s #WeatherReady campaign
- Voluntary and community sector action card
- Beat the Heat hot weather advice
- Infographic and social media images (attached – and more here)
- Sign-posting and resources from the VCS Emergencies Partnership
- Resources from British Red Cross
- Advice and resources from Shade the UK
Download the hot weather toolkit
The People’s Health Trust has released a report calling for mental health support for staff of local charities managing the aftermath of last summer’s riots. Take a look here.
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
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Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.