We have a new series of health talks coming to Lewisham Libraries. Find experts locally who can give you impartial, unbiased information about health concerns such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, mental health and much more. If you missed any of our previous lectures, you can catch them here on our YouTube channel.
All events take place on the ground floor of Lewisham Library.
You can book tickets on our Eventbrite page.
Remember to check back here for the lecture notes and extra information.
There is free fruit and water at these events, kindly provided by FareShareUK.
Obesity - changing the shape of Lewisham
02/10/2018
What is causing obesity in Lewisham? Are chicken shops entirely to blame? How can we stop big brands and ad agencies making us fat? We talk to Gwenda Scott representing Lewisham Council's public health department and find out the big story behind living in an obese borough.
Recovering from sports injury, mentally and physically.
09/10/2018
What factors influence a player's performance on the pitch? What really goes on in the hearts and minds of professional footballers, their managers and coaches? Former West Ham and Charlton footballer turned human behaviour specialist Kevin George looks at the role of childhood, feelings, environment and lifestyle on a player's mindset and how to use a player-centred approach to get optimum results.
Diabetes- What? How? And who can help?
16/10/2018
Anne McBride,
What is diabetes? how does it develop and what can we do to treat symptoms? How can we improve our health and quality of life? This lecture will aim to answer all your questions about diabetes and highlight some excellent support available in the community.
Healthy eating and exercise to inspire you
23/10/2018
Welcome to the BeInspired programme, where healthy cookery classes and local walks are right on your doorstep. This lecture we learn how this programme is making a positive impact in Lewisham and how you can get involved for free.
Blood/organ/ stem cell donation
13/11/2018
What is sickle cell anaemia? How does it impact our health? Why are those suffering from it so reliant on blood donation? In this lecture we figure out why blood donation and stem cell donation can make the difference between life and death and we hear
from givers and receivers of stem cells and the impact it has made on their lives!
from givers and receivers of stem cells and the impact it has made on their lives!
Prevention screenings
20/11/2018
What does a bowel screening really involve? Are mammograms worth the visit? Do cervical smears really keep you safe? This lecture clarifies the reasoning behind preventative screening and how we can benefit from it on a societal and individual scale.
Mental Health: How to be a man
27/11/2018
Our Lecturer Marzena Zoladz talks us through some fascinating findings of how "being the man" is impacting the mental health of our communities men.
Lung Cancer
Dr Luce, Lead Lung Cancer Clinician
04/12/2018
What is lung cancer? How do we spot it ? Why is Lewisham so affected by it? This lecture walks us through this serious disease to explain why it occurs, what it feels like and how we are treating it.
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Spreading infection
11/12/2018
Erfan Kidia
When does a cold really need medication? Are we too reliant on antibiotics? Is our pill popping culture opening the door to drug resistance? We talk to Dr Erfan Kidia to discuss why antibiotics aren't always the best answer and whether anything can cure our winter flus faster.
Diabetes
18/12/2018
Dr Charles Gostling, GP and Clinical Director
NHS
Where is the innovation around diabetes and what is being done clinically to make a change for those suffering? Find out more in this informative talk.
18/12/2018
Dr Charles Gostling, GP and Clinical Director
NHS
Where is the innovation around diabetes and what is being done clinically to make a change for those suffering? Find out more in this informative talk.
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