News and reports

The Government have announced the first step in delivering the new NHS online hospital, allowing nine common conditions to receive faster access to specialist care.

Healthwatch Westminster and Healthwatch RBKC are working with voluntary, community, and faith organisations to develop a Bi-Borough VCS Mental Health Strategy for Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

Find out which local dental practices in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are currently accepting new NHS patients in January 2026.

We recently visited Ellesmere Care Home to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding measures in protecting residents and identify any challenges residents may face regarding their care and sense of safety. Find out more.

We have published our Q1 data analysis report for our Patient Experience Programme. Find out more below.

The winter months and holiday season can be challenging for many families and young people. This article outlines the support services available in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to help elderly individuals.

NHS have provided useful advice on sexual health, with five ways to protect your sexual health. Read the article for more information.

Over the Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Days, some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed, or operating reduced opening hours. You can still find support for your health needs by referring to these services. We advise you to check the services' opening hours and to plan ahead.

The winter months and holiday season can be challenging for many. This article outlines the support services available in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to help elderly individuals.

Find out which local dental practices in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are currently accepting new NHS patients in December 2025.

Healthwatch England’s research shares that one in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected.

Resident doctors are due to take strike action from 7am on Wednesday 17 December to 7am on Monday 22 December.