Advice and Information

Kensington and Chelsea Council have issued guidance for residents due to the hot weather. The guidance includes staying safe, preparing for the hot weather, keeping your home cool, staying well during the hot weather, cool spaces in our borough, and more.

This annual event - hosted by Carers UK - will take place between 9 and 15 June 2025, with the theme “Caring About Equality”.

Every year, World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day takes place on 30 May to advocate for early and accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis through the theme of “Diagnosis” and the tagline of “Navigating MS together”.

World Blood Cancer Day is held annually on 28 May to unite people globally to raise awareness, inspire hope, and support those bravely fighting blood cancer. Find out more about the event.

The upcoming May bank holiday can affect the opening hours of local pharmacies in North West London. Find out more below.

Need help understanding NHS dental charges? Can't find an NHS dentist? Read our guide on NHS dentistry costs and how to find an NHS dentist taking new patients.

This year, Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 5 to 11 May to encourage understanding of the diverse methods of communication by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people with the theme of “Beyond Silence.”

The Easter bank holiday can affect the opening hours of local pharmacies in North West London.

April is World Autism Acceptance Month and this year’s theme is ‘Celebrate Differences’. This is a month dedicated to fundraising and supporting autistic people and their families.

Life gets busy, and stress adds up fast. This month, let’s pause, reflect, and #LeadWithLove—because being kind to ourselves and others makes managing stress easier.

April means Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is here. Find out more about how to get involved in the campaign and spot the signs of bowel cancer.

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.