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🌳🌳A Successful Meeting on Community-Led Healthcare Innovation🌳🌳 On Wednesday the 12th of march 2025, I had the honor of welcoming Sir Richard Douglas, Non-Executive Director at the Department of Health and Social Care and Chair of the NHS South East London Integrated Care Board (ICB), to Headlinerz Barbershop—the birthplace of Thursday Night Jollof. We had a highly productive discussion on Ndukauba CIC’s initiatives and the NHS’s long-term goals, with a focus on: 🌳Scaling Thursday Night Jollof as a community-led health intervention 🌳Housing reform as a health strategy to improve well-being and reduce NHS costs 🌳A new performance-based funding model for sustainable community impact. Sir Richard’s engagement and insightful feedback reinforced the importance of innovative, grassroots solutions in shaping the future of healthcare. MAX RATINGS to my incredible team for making this meeting a success, and to Simon Ossai, FCIArb for his invaluable support and expertise. This is just the beginning —We hope for Thursday Night Jollof to become part of national health strategy, and we welcome partners who share our vision for sustainable, preventative healthcare solutions. Groundwork London NHS England South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Japleen Kaur Tafadzwa Marapara Start Up Greenwich Royal Borough of Greenwich Lewisham Council Loretta Awuah Iain Dimond Lynne Miller Tif Bryant Greening Lucien von Schomberg Lynette Lisk Generator, University of Greenwich 🥃Jovi O. Jawahir Sheikh Gary Parker CNT Associates Florence Ejemai Mercedes Gale Parr UK Start Now Michelle Smith Michelle Wright Junior Ogunyemi judith fairweather Judith Quin-VocalConfidence Bisola S. Pharmacist IP Daniel Asuzu Danny Mutisya Dr Phyllis SantaMaria FRSA South East London Integrated Care System South East Enterprise Citizens UK Erica Scott Lisa Tan Louise Morris Catherine Mbema #ThursdayNightJollof #NHSInnovation #CommunityHealth #PreventativeCare #SocialImpact #NdukaubaCIC #HealthcareSolutions

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🏡 Calling all frontline staff in Hammersmith & Fulham! 🏡 Join us for a free webinar to learn how the Hammersmith & Fulham Healthy Homes Service can support residents struggling with energy bills and home efficiency. 💡❄️ 📅 Date: 20 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM 📍 Online This session is perfect for those working with vulnerable residents, offering practical guidance on referrals and support available through the Green Doctor programme. 🔗 Register now: https://loom.ly/aMUjLJM #HealthyHomes #HammersmithandFulham #EnergyAdvice #FrontlineSupport #GreenDoctor

🧐 Did you know that less than a third of daily cycling trips in London are made by Women? (LCC Women Network 2023) Issues related to women's inequalities in London are broad and varied. From the infamous gender pay gap to the gender health gap or the low access to cycling, green spaces and jobs; the journey to women's equality has still a long way to go. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion being core values of ours at Groundwork London, we embed them in everything that we do. In the next few weeks, we'll share example of the work we deliver and the team behind our initiatives which: 💙 Promote health to minorities in London 🚴 Support women on bikes 🌱 Encourage inclusivity in the Green Space sector and many more.. Stay tuned #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #Equality #Inclusion

Why should we grow community health and fight health inequalities? We believe that a strong community can help improve health by: 💙 reducing isolation 💙building connections 💙exercise, with group activities and neighbours 💙create opportunities to upskill 💙increase life expectancy 💙help build and improve access to green space At Groundwork London we are supporting groups and organisations delivering community projects with health at the forefront; from Social Prescribing in boroughs like Hounslow, Barnet's and Waltham Forest's Community Health Champions, to the Greenwich Healthier Communities Fund. We are passionate about creating a future where every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This is why growing community health is important to us! In our latest campaign, we put a spotlight on the people and projects that are working with communities to help improve local health and access to support! #WatchthisSpace #communityhealth #londonhealth #healthsupport #socialprescribing #healthmatters #health

🌍💡 #DidYouKnow – A small change in how you use your washing machine can save you money! 👕 Wash at 30°C or on the eco setting to save £13 per year. 🚿 Skip one wash per week and save £14 on energy + £6 on water annually! Little changes = big savings for your wallet & the planet! 🌱💰 Find out more and register your interest here 👉🏼 https://loom.ly/75Uz9f0

👌🏽✨🌿The Best Feeling in the World🌿✨👌🏽 When people ask me, “What is Thursday Night Jollof?” or “How do you measure its impact?”—I could explain. I could talk about how it’s a safe space for men to connect, open up, and support each other. I could mention how it fosters mental, physical, and emotional well-being in a way that feels natural, not forced. But instead, I just smile and press play. Because nothing speaks louder than the voices of the men who have been part of it—their stories, their laughter, their gratitude. Seeing and hearing how Thursday Night Jollof has impacted their lives is the best feeling I get from what I do. Impact isn’t always about numbers; sometimes, it’s about changed perspectives, renewed confidence, and the power of community. If you’ve ever attended, you know exactly what I mean. And if you haven’t yet—pull up a chair. The jollof is warm, and the conversation is even better. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Groundwork London NHS South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust NHS England Royal Borough of Greenwich Lewisham Council University of Greenwich Generator, University of Greenwich South East London Integrated Care System Tafadzwa Marapara Iain Dimond Lynne Miller Lynette Lisk Loretta Awuah Michelle Smith Michelle Wright Japleen Kaur Abimbola Fadipe MBBS, MSc, FRCPsych Jawahir Sheikh Start Up Greenwich Black-Female Entrepreneur Greenwich Mercedes Gale Parr Dionne R. Danny Mutisya Simon Ossai, FCIArb CNT Associates Asia Zaman Bisola S. MRPharmS IP Rasheedat (Bukky) O. Judith Quin-VocalConfidence Junior Ogunyemi Kelly-Ann Ibrahim Vicki Hodges Dr Victoria Abolarin Japleen Kaur Karen Laffar Jo Mant Florence Ejemai #ThursdayNightJollof #Community #MentalWellbeing #Brotherhood

✍️ Need help with your project application for the Innovation Fund? Join Project Groundwater. and Groundwork London on our upcoming Application Workshop, where you can get advice, guidance and answers to all your project and grant application questions. You can apply for up to £20,000 to support flood resilience in your local community. 🗓️ Date: Thursday 20th February 🕞 Time: 3:30pm - 5pm 📍 Platform Online on Zoom Register for the workshop here: https://lnkd.in/e2nMAHKD

Love is in the air this Valentine's day... Let's spare some love for SuDS. #LoveForSuDS #ResilientLondon #HappyLondon #Climate #Environment