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

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    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?

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    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. Creative resilience workshops for young Londoners

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    Join a series of online workshops facilitated by The Fandangoe Kid, a Hackney-based print artist, to explore challenges and issues facing young people. The workshops will experiment with typography, layouts and graphic elements, alongside mixed media and collage, to make bold and engaging statements, to gather a collective voice in response to essential questions concerning young people. Full details, schedule and registration via Thrive LDN’s website.

  29. Homecare: helping our local councils to understand what needs to change…

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    In our first ‘in-person’ event after lockdown restrictions eased, we brought together people who receive home care, relatives, unpaid carers, and workers from Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Councils for a workshop on improving local home care services.

  30. Listening to what’s important to young care leavers

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    Following an email exchange with the group lead, our Youth Engagement Manager, Alex, attended Westminster Council’s ‘Tuesday Group’ in March to run an engagement workshop that would start discussions with young care leavers.

  31. Community events to mark the five year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire

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    Today marks the five year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. This is an important day for our community and many local groups have organised events of commemoration and remembrance.

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

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

  33. 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

  34. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  35. Kensington & Chelsea council takes aim against low MMR vaccination rates

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    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)

  36. Industrial Action: NHS senior doctors and the government reach a pay deal

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    Senior NHS doctors in England have accepted an improved pay deal from the government after months of striking. Read our response.