1. Covid-19 booster jab to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

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    A booster jab is to be offered this spring to those most at risk becoming serious ill from Covid-19.

  2. New research project: Quality of services at acute mental health wards at St Charles Hospital

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    We recently visited four acute mental health wards at St Charles Hospital’s Mental Health Unit to observe the quality of services provided.

  3. Reports on quality of care at St Charles Mental Health Unit published

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    The findings of our Enter & View visits to four acute mental health wards at St Charles Hospital Mental Health Unit have been published.

  4. Changes to NHS NWL complaints policy

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    From 1 July, the NHS complaints procedure is changing - here’s what residents of Kensington and Chelsea need to know

  5. The NHS at 75

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    On the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the NHS, we want to renew our commitment to support and improve health and social care

  6. Accessing health services over the August bank holiday

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    Find out what's open when, and what to do if you have a medical emergency.

  7. CNWL Acute Mental Health Consultation Events

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    As part of the Acute Mental Health Public Consultation, CNWL NHS Trust are running a series of public events in Kensington & Chelsea, asking local people’s views about proposed changes to local acute mental health services.

  8. What is it like to give birth in Kensington & Chelsea?

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    We’re collecting feedback about maternity and neonatal care across North West London

  9. We are looking for Advisory Board Members!

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    Volunteering opportunities as Advisory Board members are now open at Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea!

  10. Recent change to online support for adults experiencing mental health difficulties

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    Closure of Qwell mental health service on the 31st March, 2024

  11. Improving access to GP services across North West London

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    We are looking to collect information about residents’ experiences booking and accessing GP appointments across North West London

  12. Join the Patient and Carer Advisory Group about Waiting Lists

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    The North West London Networked Data Lab are looking for patients and carers to join their Patient and Carer Advisory Group

  13. NHS launches seasonal COVID-19 vaccination programme this month

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    The NHS national booking system (NBS) is now open for eligible people to book their spring COVID-19 booster for free, from 22 April until 30 June 2024

  14. Industrial Action: NHS senior doctors and the government reach a pay deal

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    Senior NHS doctors in England have accepted an improved pay deal from the government after months of striking. Read our response.

  15. Cost-of-living crisis impacts people’s access to health and care

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    Our new data suggests that people are increasingly avoiding booking NHS appointments or taking up prescriptions because of the cost-of-living crisis. Find out more about the support available to help you cover NHS treatment costs

  16. Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

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    This year, Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is taking place between Monday 29 April to Sunday 5 May 2024, with World Maternal Mental Health Day 2024 on Wednesday 1 May

  17. Deaf Awareness Week 2024

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    This year, Deaf Awareness Week will take place from the 6th to the 12th of May, with the theme of Celebrating Love and Trust. The aim of the week is to shed light on the challenges that the deaf community face and educate others on how they can support them.

  18. GP Access in North West London: Health Inequalities Lecture

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    We recently hosted a discussion, in partnership with the Advocacy Project, to understand how patients would like to access their GP and allow them to share their experiences.

  19. Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

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    Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week which is taking place from 13 to 19 May, with the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”

  20. June Healthier Futures lecture – Survivor Stories: In conversation with Michael Rosen

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    Every month, we come together with our host organisation The Advocacy Project and Brent Councillor Ketan Sheth to host a topical discussion about building better health equalities. Previous topics have included children and young people's mental health, food inequality and hidden addictions.

  21. Consultation on the future of acute mental health services for adult residents of the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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    A public consultation evaluation report on the proposed changes to acute mental health services for residents in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea has recently been published. We have summarised the main findings below.