News and reports

Healthwatch is here to help support you with the cost of living and other challenges this winter. This guide brings together food support, warm spaces, clothing services and practical advice available across Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

The winter season can be a difficult period for many people, impacting our mental health with shorter days and colder weather. See our list of useful resources, including community events during the festive period and local mental health services.

The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service (GHWS) has had funding confirmed initially up until 2027. The service will remain a source of care and support for the community.

It is important to access emergency dental care. Do not suffer through the pain. NHS 111 is your fast track to urgent dental care, available 24 hours a day.

Healthwatch England recently explored people’s experiences of patient transport services. Find out more about what’s working well and areas that can be improved.

The NHS has announced that a new health and wellbeing service for children and young people will be launched this December across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea, marking a significant expansion of local support.

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

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow cold health alert for London. The alert is in effect from 17 November 2025 at 12:00pm to 22 November 2025 at 08:00am.

On Thursday 13 November, Healthwatch Westminster and Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea attended an annual conference hosted by the Community and Maternity Champions. Find out more.

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. The aim of this campaign is to raise awareness about the disease and increase support from health services to both patients and survivors. Find out more below.

Movember is a month-long movement throughout November that raises awareness of men‘s health issues, specifically mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Flu is a virus that changes slightly every year. That’s why it’s important to get the flu vaccine annually to stay protected from the latest strains. Read further for more information.