News and reports

World Patient Safety Day – observed on 17 September – unites patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health care leaders and policymakers to raise awareness about improving patient safety.

Are rising costs of living affecting your access to healthcare?

The LDC Confederation has partnered with the Healthwatch London Network to conduct a survey to understand the public’s expectations of NHS dentistry.

We engaged with patients and staff at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital to gather feedback on four Outpatient Departments. Our goal was to improve services by providing recommendations to the department managers, based on patient needs identified through the Enter & View visit questionnaire.

Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read our response.

CAMHS has designed a new handbook for parents and carers of children and young people with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. Find out more below.

World Suicide Prevention Day is held every year on 10 September to raise awareness about suicide, unite people to share hope and to promote preventative measures to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. Read below to find about the support available to you.

Complete our short survey and help the NHS hear if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

We understand that the recent publication of the Grenfell Inquiry Report may have impacted the emotional and mental wellbeing of some residents - here are some ways you can seek support.

Mpox (previously known as monkey pox) is a rare viral infection that spreads through close person-to-person contact. Read below to find out more about the virus and the treatment options that are available.

Pop up hubs – including local libraries and community spaces situated around the borough of Westminster – continue to be transformed into vaccination spots so that residents of all ages can get vaccinated against Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) this September.

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