1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

    Advice and Information -

    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  3. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    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.

  4. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  5. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

    Advice and Information -

    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

  6. How to access NHS services during the Festive Period

    Advice and Information -

    Some of your usual NHS services will be closed or running reduced hours during the festive season

  7. Enter & View Report: Amazon Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

    Report -

    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Amazon Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  8. Enter & View Report: Danube Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

    Report -

    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Danube Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  9. Enter & View Report: Ganges Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

    Report -

    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Ganges Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  10. Enter & View Report: Thames Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

    Report -

    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Thames Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  11. Overview of recent visits to the St Charles Mental Health Unit

    Report -

    This report gives an overview of our series of visits to the St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  12. Community perspectives on the impact of the closure of acute mental health services at the Gordon Hospital

    Report -

    Public views on the closure of acute mental health in-patient services at the Gordon Hospital

  13. ‘Don’t presume we are fine just because we look OK’: The mental health needs and experiences of young people (aged 18-25) in Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

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    In this joint project, Healthwatch Westminster and RBKC examine the mental health needs and experiences of young people aged 18-25 who live or use services in the bi-borough.

  14. The English Gambling Education Hub

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know, in 2022, the Gambling Commission estimated that around 30,000 (0.9%) of all young people aged 11-16 years were identified as gambling in a harmful way, with a further 2.4% to be at risk of developing harms in the future?

  15. NHS 111 is now offering mental health support

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    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

  16. Someone I love has died – where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  17. Our Annual Report 2016 – 2017

    Report -

    The Annual report 2016/17 provides information about the areas we have worked on, the changes we have be involved with and the valuable feedback our residents have provided.

  18. Engagement around Future Health and Care Plans

    Report -

    NHS England have told local NHS organisations across the country to develop plans to support the future health and care needs of their local population. These plans are called
    Sustainability and Transformation Plans.

  19. Meeting the needs of socially isolated older people in RBKC

    Report -

    We have carried out a review into social isolation and loneliness of older people across the RBKC. loneliness has been recognised as one of the nine focus areas in the new healthcare plans
    (Sustainability and Transformation Plans) being introduced locally.

  20. Dignity Champions’ Visit Report – Alan Morkhill

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    Our Dignity Champions key priorities are to understand the views and experiences of local residents, and to speak up about dignity to improve the way services are organised and delivered. This report details what we found at Alan Monkhill in 2017.

  21. Dignity Champions’ Visit Report – Princess Louise

    Report -

    Our Dignity Champions key priorities are to understand the views and experiences of local residents, and to speak up about dignity to improve the way services are organised and delivered. This report details what we found at Princess Louise in 2017.

  22. Impact Report 2018

    Report -

    This report tells you about some of the work that we carried out in 2016 – 2018. It details what people told us about local health and care services and how we used this to talk to commissioners and providers of services to bring about improvements.

  23. The Curve Centre Dignity Champions Report

    Report -

    The Enter and View visit to the Curve was conducted as part of Healthwatch CWL ongoing work listening to local people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire and ensuring that NHS and local Authority councils include their views as they commission health and care services.

  24. Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Rainsford Mowlem Ward Report

    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

  25. Complaints process

    Report -

    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.
    We aim to provide the best possible service, but we do not always get it right.

  26. Why get involved?

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    If you have an hour to spare or you’re looking for a longer-term role as a volunteer, we offer a wide range of ways to get involved, from representing us at events, circulating surveys, or assessing the delivery of local health and care services.

  27. Volunteer with us - Young Healthwatch

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    Volunteering roles are available for young people aged 18-25!

  28. Have your say: Pharmacy First

    Advice and Information -

    Are you or your community affected by the new Pharmacy First scheme? How has it impacted your access to care? Do you have any feedback or concerns about the scheme? We want to hear from you!

  29. Translation support in urgent and emergency care services

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    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?

  30. Grenfell Tower fire review

    Report -

    This report outlines what has been done to date to ensure that the concerns and questions we heard from local people affected by the Grenfell Tower fire were addressed and responded to by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea council (RBKC) and West London Clinical Commissioning Group (WL CCG).

  31. We are what we eat: Transforming food aid in Kensington & Chelsea

    Report -

    Healthwatch Westminster and RBKC leads have completed a report on the importance of our local food aid resources and the residents they serve.

  32. Lost for Words: translation services in Kensington & Chelsea

    Report -

    Evaluating language support and interpretation services within Primary Care Settings in Kensington & Chelsea

  33. Equality and Diversity Policy

    Report -

    Find out more about our commitment to equality and diversity.

  34. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

    Report -

    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  35. Our Independence Policy

    Report -

    Find out more about our Independence Policy

  36. Our Conflict of Interest Policy

    Report -

    You can find here our Conflict of Interest Policy

  37. Our Prioritisation Process

    Report -

    Find out more about our Prioritisation Process

  38. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.