1. Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
  2. Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.
  3. Report -

    The Enter and View Visit to Rainsford Mowlem Ward was carried out due to general concerns in the Borough about older peoples’ health and social care
  4. Report -

    Following concerns raised by local families and the interest in mental health provision by many of our members, we decided to visit the unit again, to assess how the service was currently running
  5. Report -

    The visits follow a previous visit to the home care in June 2017 and a recent CQC inspection which rated the home “requires improvement”.
  6. Report -

    This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ Enter and View visit to Chamberlain House. The Dementia Resource Day Centre is situated in the Royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea and is run by the council.
  7. Report -

    This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ Enter and View visit of 3 Beatrice Place that provides continuing care services to adults with challenging behaviour.
  8. Report -

    This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ Enter and View visit to Ellesmere House, Care Home. The Care is run by a private provider Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. This is the first time we have visited Ellesmere House. A recent CQC inspection rated the home as “requires improvement”.
  9. Report -

    There is a move towards Primary Care Networks and Integrated Care Partnership model for delivering care at a community level. Children in Kensington and Chelsea attend A&E and other urgent care facilities at a higher than average rate.
  10. Report -

    This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ Enter and View visits of the St Theresa Care Home in September 2019. A recent CQC inspection rated the home as “requires
    improvement”.
  11. Report -

    This report provides insights into how primary care services are meeting the needs of their Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic patients, as well as some of the challenges that still need to be addressed.
  12. Report -

    This report, details our staff and volunteers’ response, it is clear from our findings that COVID-19 has affected people in different ways and exacerbated existing health inequalities.
  13. Report -

    The COVID-19: Your Experience Matters survey was developed to capture the broadest range of experiences: in this report, we look at physical health and access to services; mental health and wellbeing; personal and family relationships; housing, environment and finances; and information.
  14. Report -

    This report tells you what Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people think about the services.
    We got these views from the COVID-19 survey.
  15. Report -

    We have played a key role in keeping local people up to date with reliable information, linking them to sources of help and support, and countering misinformation.
  16. Report -

    This report details the issues facing local people during the first wave of COVID-19, how they were managing, and how they were finding accessing information and support.
  17. Report -

    How we have made health and care better by listening to residents, patients, & carers.
  18. Report -

    We received patients feedback that some GP practice websites are difficult to navigate or it is hard to find the right information. Many of them are clutered with pop ups and the CQC ratings are not clearly displayed or are not up to date.
  19. Report -

    This report builds on previous work we have carried out on digital healthcare. Our 2020 report ‘Healthcare in the Digital Era’ explored local young people’s healthcare needs and how these could be met using digital technology.
  20. Advice and Information -

    Some of your usual NHS services will be closed or running reduced hours during the festive season
  21. Advice and Information -

    Everything you need to know about the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and birthing parents
  22. Report -

    This engagement report explores service accessibility, quality of care, patient experiences, and quality of information and advice provided to Westminster & RBKC residents about podiatry services.
  23. Advice and Information -

    Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the long weekend - here's where you can find support for your health needs
  24. Advice and Information -

    Pop up hubs – including local libraries situated around the borough – will be transformed into vaccination spots so that residents of all ages can get vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  25. Report -

    Find out more about our Independence Policy
  26. Report -

    You can find here our Conflict of Interest Policy
  27. Report -

    Find out more about our Prioritisation Process
  28. Advice and Information -

    If English is not your first language, have you used emergency or urgent care services? Did you know that the London Ambulance Service provides language support over the phone and on-scene?
  29. Advice and Information -

    If you, your child, your parent or someone you care for are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency you can now contact your local crisis service by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option