1. Young people’s experiences of mental health before and during the COVID-19 outbreak

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    The latest results from Young Healthwatch’s ongoing survey with young people in London is here: YHW Mental Health Survey Final.
    When we first began reaching out to young people in 2019 (between the ages of 14 and 25) who were living, working or studying in Westminster, we wanted them to tell us about the health and social care issues that mattered the most to them.

  2. Q&A Discussion: your experiences and recommendations for mental health services

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    We want to speak to local users of NHS mental health services in Central North West London about how local care can address their protected characteristics.

  3. The latest update documents from our COVID-19 engagement

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    We have been asking you to tell us how COVID-19 has affected you and your loved ones.
    We all know by now that there is much more to the impact of this pandemic than catching COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

  4. ‘Bridging the Gap’: mental health survey of young people

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    We are looking for young people between the ages of 16-25 to respond to their consultation on local mental health services.

  5. Have you used mental health services recently? We want to hear from you…

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    On Saturday 10 July, the Voice Exchange project will be hosting their next virtual drop-in session. This is an open discussion where you can share your thoughts and suggestions about local mental health services in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Your Experience Matters Survey – experiences of people identifying as Black Asian and minority ethnic residents - latest findings

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    We have surveyed people about how they have been affected by COVID-19. We wanted to highlight the experiences of those who responded to our survey who identified as being from a minority ethnic group.

  12. Statement on the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

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    We are committed to equality, inclusion, and fairness. We are opposed to all forms of racism, discrimination, and prejudice.

  13. Exploring the exclusivity of digital healthcare

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    The NHS is currently following a digital first strategy. From GP appointments to physiotherapy, many services are being moved online. Accessing services online is often called ‘digital health’.

  14. We take on a leading role in a new pilot project to reduce health inequalities nationwide with Healthwatch England

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    Imagine a project that not only facilitates conversation and idea-sharing between Healthwatch branches across the country, it also plays an important part in removing barriers that may prevent engagement work with minority ethnic groups and other minority groups…

  15. We are piloting an exciting new student engagement project with the North West London Schools Research Network

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    Healthwatch Central West London will collaborate with the North West London Schools Research Network to pilot a new student engagement project in schools across North West London.

  16. Consulting with the Filipino Community in collaboration with Sport4Health

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    Over the past two years, collaborating with local groups has become an essential part of our work through our Small Grants Programme. It enables us to connect with people from a range of minority ethnic backgrounds and minority groups.

  17. How we’re collaborating with Imperial College London to raise awareness of local health inequalities

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    Last month we were delighted to continue our relationship with Imperial College London by hosting four third-year medical students for a workshop on health inequalities and the work of local Healthwatch.

  18. 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

  19. 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