The NHS 10 Year Health Plan sets the long‑term direction for a shift towards prevention, neighbourhood health and stronger community partnership. The SEL VCSE Strategic Alliance works with the SEL ICB to help turn this ambition into reality locally, while advocating and constructively challenging on behalf of the VCSE sector to ensure community capacity is recognised, resourced and embedded.

A new report from PPL, produced with the NHS Alliance, sets out how neighbourhood health can move from ambition to practical delivery across England. We strongly welcome its clear recognition of the VCSE sector as a central partner in leadership, coordination and delivery – and its calls for meaningful partnership, equitable data sharing and multi‑year funding.

Up to £18,000 of funding is available for Southwark‑based arts and culture organisations to deliver Creative Health activity addressing local health priorities.

Funding for VCSE organisations in Lambeth to deliver inclusive, culturally relevant activities that promote mental health, wellbeing, and community connection.

Funding opportunity for VCSE organisations to deliver wellbeing activities on Southwark and Lambeth mental health wards, supporting recovery and community connection.

The Motherhood Group, in partnership with Impact on Urban Health and the South East London ICB, is working to address systemic inequalities faced by Black mothers through culturally tailored support, advocacy, and evidence-based service design. Their initiatives - including the Blackmums app, psychotherapy programmes, and national campaigns - aim to make Black mothers visible in data, policy, and practice, driving lasting change across the maternity system.