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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. -
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Everything you need to know about the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and birthing parents -
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We’re collecting feedback about maternity and neonatal care across North West London
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Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London
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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 -
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New research by The Eve Appeal, the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity, reveals a lack of understanding about cervical screening and why some don’t attend. Find out more below. -
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This year, Learning Disability Week is taking place from Monday 17 - Sunday 23 June 2024. The theme this year is "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued. -
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CAMHS has designed a new handbook for parents and carers of children and young people with a diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder. Find out more below. -
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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps. -
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This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ Enter and View visit of St Charles Urgent Care Centre situated in St Charles Hospital -
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The pre-booking process, using the NHS’s triage line, will allow A&E departments to be managed more efficiently and reduce waiting times. The NHS is to pilot a “call first” model of Accident & Emergency which could be rolled out across the country, health chiefs have said, as reported in The Telegraph. -
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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. -
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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.
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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. -
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Our upcoming projects and priorities for 2024 -
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Responding to changes in our local community
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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 -
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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? -
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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. -
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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. -
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Every year, Men’s Health Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being.
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Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum, is taking place from 17th to 23rd June. -
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During Carers’ Week 2024, the Central and North West London NHS Trust launched their first Carers’ Charter for unpaid carers. Read more about it below. -
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Junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June until 7am on Tuesday 2 July. Read below to find out how you can get support during this period. -
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With the temperatures expected to rise over the next few weeks, we would like to remind you about how to look after yourself and your loved ones during this time. -
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In partnership with The Advocacy Project, we invited the renowned poet and author Michael Rosen on 29 July to share his experience with ill health and overcoming various challenges. Following this event, we’re so excited to introduce our 2024 poetry competition Survivor Stories, which will be judged Michael himself. -
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Sexual health is an important, and sometimes overlooked topic when it comes to health. Read below to find out how you can take care and protect your sexual health. -
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We recently collaborated with Healthwatch Westminster to conduct a project exploring patient and carer experiences with intermediate care services provided in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. -
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We recently collaborated with Healthwatch Westminster to conduct a project exploring patient and carer experiences with intermediate care services provided in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
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Our patient experience reports give a snapshot of what we're hearing from local people -
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Mpox (previously known as monkey pox) is a rare viral infection that spreads through close person-to-person contact. Read below to find out more about the virus and the treatment options that are available. -
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Complete our short survey and help the NHS hear if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems. -
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Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read our response. -
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We engaged with patients and staff at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital to gather feedback on four Outpatient Departments. Our goal was to improve services by providing recommendations to the department managers, based on patient needs identified through the Enter & View visit questionnaire. -
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World Patient Safety Day – observed on 17 September – unites patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health care leaders and policymakers to raise awareness about improving patient safety. -
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Junior doctors in England have agreed on a deal to end NHS industrial action. Read our response. -
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Central and North West London NHS Trust will open a new eating disorder clinic at The Stowe Centre this October. Find out more below. -
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Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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During the Coronavirus outbreak, many PPGs suspended their activities allowing practice staff to focus on health emergency. However, most proactive PPGs continued working and were creative in their approach. -
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We have published a COVID-19 insight report in collaboration with LEGS. The report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on those who have had a stroke or who are living with a neurological condition.
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It has now been over a year since the first nationwide lockdown in the UK. While the UK was facing its biggest public health emergency in a generation, established working practices and patient engagement approaches had to be altered and new ideas had to be put in place. With our office closed, and some of our colleagues working virtually from as far away as Greece and Bulgaria, we had to adapt quickly. In this piece, two members of our team reflect on the last year and what they have learnt. -
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On Monday 19th July, the UK Government lifted most COVID-19 restrictions in England. This has been called ‘Freedom Day’ by some people. So, what has changed, and how will this affect hospitals, GP practices, and other health services in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea? -
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The vaccine is now being offered to all 12 to 15-year-olds and the NHS will be delivering the vaccination through schools. Schools are contacted with students of this age to arrange a date to vaccinate their students.