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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Huge Congratulations and thank you to the 53 amazing #TeamLGT Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust runners who completed today’s Big Half raising an incredible £9,000 for our Charity! 🎉

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

⚠️ Roadworks on Stadium Road are causing delays around Queen Elizabeth Hospital. If you're travelling to QEH for an appointment or visit, please allow extra time for your journey. Temporary traffic signals will be in place until 3 September. Thank you for your patience.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This morning, we were delighted to welcome Chief Nursing Officer for England Duncan Burton! He was visiting the Community Services we provide in Lewisham. From virtual wards to bladder & bowel health to day-to-day community nursing – our teams talked through the remarkable work they do every day.

Duncan Burton chats to TeamLGT colleagues

Members of our Lewisham Adult Community Services teams talked through the work they do

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Travelling abroad? Know the facts about malaria and stay safe. Watch our myth-busting video and check the LGT Travel Safe Checklist. Find out more: zurl.co/j6pRz #FighttheBite #teamlgt

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our Acute Sickle Cell Unit and its clinical lead, Michael Barns, have been nominated for HSJ Awards. Reflecting on his nomination, Michael said: "This nomination is a genuine honour, and one I want to share with everyone who has worked alongside me on the ASCU project." Read more: zurl.co/YeqvU

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse! Main thing to remember – don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, so we wanted to take the time to restate our support for our community having easy, safe and consistent access to #breastfeeding. Breast milk brings several health and development benefits for children - let’s normalise it everywhere it’s needed!

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It's World Hepatitis Day. 287 million people are living with the world’s deadliest communicable disease, but most don’t even know. Viral hepatitis often shows no symptoms so many won’t know they have it until it’s too late.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Three inspiring young people from Lewisham schools took their voices to the Houses of Parliament, sharing their experiences of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and speaking up for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Did you have a baby in January or February 2026? Please complete the #MaternitySurvey and tell us about your experiences of maternity care. Find out more about the survey: zurl.co/SSH3M

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

💛 Breastfeeding should be welcomed everywhere. We're proud to promote Lewisham Council's We Welcome Breastfeeding scheme, celebrating local businesses and community spaces that support parents to breastfeed whenever and wherever they need to.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to Tracey Cotton, Paediatric Phlebotomist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, who has been named our LGT Star of the Month for June.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Travelling abroad this summer? ✈️ Take a minute to watch Dr Anand Odedra, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, share his travel health advice. Please share this with anyone you know who may be travelling. TeamLGT Travel Safe Checklist:👇 zurl.co/j1kpz #TeamLGT #FighttheBite

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We're introducing the SWAN model to strengthen the compassionate, dignified care we provide to patients in their final days, and the support offered to those closest to them.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Going abroad this summer? Make malaria prevention part of your travel plans. Our Fight the Bite resources are now live across #TeamLGT, providing helpful information to support colleagues, patients and our communities in staying informed about malaria prevention.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Emergency Department at Lewisham Hospital is extremely busy this morning and we are expecting this to continue as the day goes on. On days like this it’s important to use the right service so you get the care that’s right for you, in the right place, without delay.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's World Sickle Cell Day! Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and south London is home to over 4000 people living with the condition. Read more about what we're doing at LGT, and how you can help by becoming a blood donor 🔗 zurl.co/DZ2XR

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're pleased to say that this issue has been resolved and our Outpatient Call Centre phone line is back up and running.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Our Outpatients Call Centre hotline (020 8333 3216) is currently down due to an IT outage. We are working to get it up and running again urgently. We apologise to anyone looking to contact the team about an appointment today and will let you know once it is working again.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Ain’t no party like a Celebrate Admin party 🎉 We’ve been continuing our celebrating Admin Week across Community and University Hospital Lewisham and what a week it’s been!

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

From 7am Monday 15 June to 6.59am Friday 19 June, resident doctors across the UK will be on strike. Our emergency, urgent care and maternity services will still be available. Please do attend appointments unless you hear otherwise from us.

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Doctors are on strike
Mon 15-Fri 19 June

Our hospitals are very busy. To get the help you need:

For life-threatening emergency or serious injury: call 999 or come to the Emergency Department (A&E).

For medical attention and advice: contact your GP.

If you cannot contact your GP: search NHS 111 online.

For mental health emergency: search NHS 111 online.

For expert advice and medicines: ask your local pharmacist.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A special moment as colleagues at Queen Elizabeth Hospital formed a guard of honour to celebrate our May LGT Star of the Month, Tania Silvester, Senior Sister in the Day Care Unit. After 44 years in nursing, Tania remains as passionate and enthusiastic as ever.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

BREAKING NEWS: following positive inspections earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich (QEH) has been upgraded by the Care Quality Commission to a rating of ‘Good’! Read more here: zurl.co/GEShw

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Who said our Volunteers were all humans? This is Milo our volunteer therapy dog! 🐶 His handler, Maureen, our Pets as Therapy Volunteer, says: “You may have seen me around the Trust with our pup Milo here - it’s such a pleasure to share this little charmer’s company with those who need it most!”

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It’s #VolunteersWeek2026 and we’re excited to celebrate the amazing work of our 550 dedicated volunteers at LGT. Here’s a special thank you message from our CEO, Ben Travis, recognising the invaluable contribution our volunteers make every day. #teamlgt 💙

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join us at our Dementia Action Week stall! Meet our team and local organisations, including St Christopher's Hospice @ageuklondon.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social and community dementia team. 📍University Hospital Lewisham – ground floor by the ward lifts 📅 21 May, 🕜 1.30 – 4pm

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Jazmin and her family have praised the Tiger Ward team after she rang the end-of-treatment bell following 2.5 years of chemotherapy. From completing her GCSEs during treatment to now planning her dream trip to Japan, she has plenty of look forward to. Read more here: zurl.co/XMQy3

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Thank you to every nurse and nursing assistant across LGT on International Nurses’ Day. Nursing is not an easy job, with many challenges, and they consistently provide kind, compassionate and safe care alongside high clinical standards. Thank you for everything you do. 💙

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

During #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek, Ward 25 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, opened the Wisteria Room, a calm, supportive space for end-of-life care. With support from VINCI Building the room offers comfort, dignity and compassion when it matters most. Read more here: zurl.co/EYA3z #TeamLGT 💙

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription to avoid delays in getting your medicines. GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so make sure you plan ahead. Find out how to order your repeat prescription here: zurl.co/krHkA

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Final reminder ⏰ help contribute to future improvements in your local neonatal services. If you are invited to take part in the #NeonatalCareExperienceSurvey, have your say zurl.co/vb4zZ @england.nhs.uk

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

On World Malaria Day, we're asking patients and travellers to take early action to reduce the risk of malaria. Plan ahead and get expert advice from your healthcare provider if you're travelling to a country where malaria is a risk. Read more: zurl.co/YTcT1

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Don’t miss your chance to help inform positive change to neonatal services 🤝. If invited, have your say in the #NeonatalCareExperienceSurvey zurl.co/GJPVN @england.nhs.uk

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

From 7am tomorrow (Tues 7 April) to Mon 13 April, resident doctors across the UK will be on strike. Our emergency, urgent care and maternity services will be available if you need help. In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or come to A&E. More: zurl.co/ZS7tL

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

It’s important for the NHS to know how parents feel about the care their babies received. It helps us improve neonatal services. If you are invited to take part, have your say in the #NeonatalCareExperienceSurvey 📢 zurl.co/G3LLE @england.nhs.uk

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We were delighted to be joined by John James OBE, CEO of the @sicklecelluk.bsky.social at the Sickle Cell ED Bypass Community of Practice on Wednesday 11 March. Hear what he has to say about the importance of rapid access services like our Acute Sickle Cell Unit.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Paediatric nurse Asha Hylton from University Hospital Lewisham has been featured on the CBBC show Operation Ouch where she showcased the adaptive tools and communication methods she uses in her role as a deaf nurse. Watch the episode now on BBC iplayer and read more here👉 zurl.co/wJtzo #TeamLGT 💙

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our Staff Survey results for 2025 are out and there's some great positives for TeamLGT! We're up on 7 of the 9 metrics measured and above national average in 8 of them, with an encouraging rise in those recommending LGT as a place to work too.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Team LGT goes ‘All In’ for #worldbookday! 📚 Our Play and School teams transformed into fictional characters, handing out free books to young patients and spreading smiles and the magic of reading . From Little Miss at QEH to Dr Seuss at UHL, every child got to experience the wonder of books.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Measles cases are on the rise in London - ensure your child is up to date with their MMRV vaccinations. MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox: zurl.co/LNyjc #Measles #NHS #MMRV

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

The Acute Sickle Cell Unit at University Hospital Lewisham is now running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you live in south east London and you're experiencing a sickle cell related health emergency, call us on our triage line. Learn more at zurl.co/d1ENj

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METRO Charity @metrocharity.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Embrace community in 2026! 🤎 Our free mental health support group for LGBTQ+ Black, POC and mixed-race (global majority) people in Lewisham is currently open to new members! 🏳️🌈 Join us every fortnight on Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in New Cross for our low-pressure, non-judgmental group!

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

If your child has sickle cell and you live in Lambeth, Lewisham or Southwark, come along to the Children's Sickle Cell Education and Play session on Monday 16 February. Meet the South East London Enhanced Sickle Cell Community Care Team and learn more about living well with sickle cell.

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

If you have given birth this January or are expecting next month, we warmly encourage you to take part in the upcoming NHS #MaternitySurvey Your feedback will help us understand what works well and what needs improvement. We would love to hear your thoughts! 👉 Available from 20 April 2026

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

We wanted to share some of our 2025 Magic Moments and say a huge thanks to TeamLGT, our volunteers and partners for their hard work, dedication and compassion this year💛 Thank you to everyone in our community for being so supportive this year, we wish you the best for 2026 🎆 zurl.co/Y5owy

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Just five days to go to deliver a festive gift for a child spending Christmas in our hospitals. Drop your gifts off to us at UHL or QEH or with our Toy Appeal partners, Lewisham Shopping Centre, before 22 December. A huge thanks to everyone who has already donated! youtube.com/shorts/19Dwn...

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LGT Christmas Toy Appeal 2025

YouTube video by Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

From today (Weds 17) to Mon 22 Dec, resident doctors across the UK will be on strike. Our emergency, urgent care and maternity services will still be available if you need help. In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or come to A&E. Read more: zurl.co/ZcJLl

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

It’s a MYTH that healthcare workers are more resilient to flu. FLU FACT: Healthcare workers are more exposed to flu. LGT lost 15,000 days to flu-related illness last winter. #staystrong #getfluvaccinated #fluseason #teamlgt

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It’s a MYTH that the flu vaccine is dangerous. FLU FACT: The flu vaccine has been thoroughly tried and tested. It helps everyone stay winter strong. #staystrong #getfluvaccinated #fluseason #teamlgt

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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust @lgtnhs.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A great day with the amazing Lewisham Shopping Centre team, our Charity team, Play Specialists and of course our friendly, floofy mascot Biskers, spreading awareness of our 2025 Christmas Charity Toy Appeal 🎄 Thank you for all of your amazing donations so far! Find out more here: zurl.co/bSxuD 💛

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