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

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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.

  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?

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    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. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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).

  9. ‘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.

  10. 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.

  11. How to access NHS services during the Festive Period

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

  12. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  18. 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.

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

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

  20. 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.

  21. ‘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.

  22. Co-producing change: the mental health needs and experiences of young people in the bi-borough

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    Our recent co-production event brought together representatives from local authorities, mental health professionals, and young service users to discuss the findings from our recent report, 'Don't presume we are fine just because we look OK.'

  23. Our Priorities for the Year Ahead

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    Our upcoming projects and priorities for 2024

  24. Our comment on North West London’s acute mental health consultation and scrutiny process

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    Responding to changes in our local community

  25. 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

  26. The English Gambling Education Hub

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    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?

  27. 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

  28. 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

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

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    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.

  30. What multi ethnic communities say about COVID-19 and the response to the pandemic

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    Your Experience Matters
    In April this year, we launched Your Experience Matters, our most comprehensive survey to date, in which we asked residents to share their experiences of the COVID-19 outbreak.

  31. Our 2020 Annual Report has landed

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    Our Annual Report is here!

    This year has been more remarkable than most when it comes to public health, as we continue to develop our approach in order to meet the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Annual Report, as always, is an opportunity for us to share our highlights from the past year, and showcase the work of our wonderful staff and volunteers.

  32. Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Rainsford Mowlem Ward Report

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    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

  33. St Charles Hospital Thames Ward Report

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    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

  34. Return to Alan Morkill House: Enter & View Report

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

  35. Chamberlain House Dementia Resource Centre: Enter & View Report

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    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.

  36. 3 Beatrice Place: Enter & View Report

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    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.

  37. Ellesmere House Dignity Champion Report - Feb 2019

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    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”.

  38. Knowing Which Way to turn: Young Families and Urgent Care Centres

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    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.

  39. Enter & View Report: St Theresa Care Home

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    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”.

  40. Insights from Black Asian and minority communities

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    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.

  41. Our Annual Report 2019-20

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    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.

  42. Your Experience Matters: Responses from Black Asian and minority residents

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    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.

  43. EASY READ Your Experience Matters: Responses from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic residents

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

  44. Our Annual Report 2020/21

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    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.

  45. Your Experience Matters II: Kensington & Chelsea

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    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.

  46. Impact Report 2020-2021

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