Impact on Urban Health
Southwark Council recently discussed a report on the positive health impacts of the Financial Shield project.
A report discussed by Southwark's Health and Wellbeing Board in December 2025 highlighted that the Financial Shield project improved health and reduced pressure on NHS services. The project, launched by Impact on Urban Health, places financial support workers in GP surgeries, allowing referrals from GPs, social prescribers, and self-referrals.
The Financial Shield project, initiated in 2020 by Impact on Urban Health and Centre for Responsible Credit, aims to address the link between financial difficulties and poor health. No further discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled at Southwark Council.
Key facts
- A report on the Financial Shield project was discussed by Southwark's Health and Wellbeing Board on 11 December 2025. Source
- The Financial Shield project improved health and reduced pressure on NHS services in Southwark. Source
- Impact on Urban Health launched the Financial Shield project in 2020. Source
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