1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    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. Survey: Shape the future of pharmacies

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    NHS England use a technical document called The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment to make decisions about applications to open new pharmacies or to change their locations within Kensington and Chelsea. A public survey has recently been launched to find out what local residents in Kensington & Chelsea think of local pharmacy services.

  3. 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.

  4. Have your say: Pharmacy First

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    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!

  5. How to access NHS services this Easter bank holiday

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

  6. Our policies on information governance

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    Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.

  7. How can Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea make a difference? Our priorities for 2022-23

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    We've been working with our volunteers to put together a set of priorities, focusing on the issues that matter most to you.

  8. Annual Report 2022/23

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    Our annual report for 2022/2023 is now out!

  9. Our Enter & View Policy

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    The purpose of this policy is to provide good practice guidance on Enter and View visits to ensure they are carried out in an effective, accountable and transparent manner

  10. We are looking for Advisory Board Members!

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

  11. Equality and Diversity Policy

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    Find out more about our commitment to equality and diversity.

  12. Our Priorities for the Year Ahead

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    Our upcoming projects and priorities for 2024

  13. 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

  14. Our Independence Policy

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    Find out more about our Independence Policy

  15. Our Conflict of Interest Policy

    Report -

    You can find here our Conflict of Interest Policy

  16. Our Prioritisation Process

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    Find out more about our Prioritisation Process

  17. 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.

  18. What to expect when waiting for care

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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.

  19. PPGs are responding to Coronavirus outbreak

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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.

  20. What have we learnt from our recent COVID-19 engagement work with LEGS?

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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.

  21. How we adapted to the pandemic: reflections from two members of our team

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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.

  22. What does the lifting of most restrictions mean for local health services?

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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?

  23. Vaccination: now offered to 12-15 year olds in schools

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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.

  24. An update on COVID-19 vaccinations for children

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    The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against COVID-19. Although COVID-19 is often mild in children, it can make some children unwell.

  25. 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.

  26. 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