1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  3. 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.

  4. Audit of GP Websites: West London CCG

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    We received patients feedback that some GP practice websites are difficult to navigate or it is hard to find the right information. Many of them are clutered with pop ups and the CQC ratings are not clearly displayed or are not up to date.

  5. Call NHS 111 before turning up to your local A&E

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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.

  6. How do you feel about visiting GP surgeries, as lockdown eases?

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    The Patients Association is currently carrying out a survey to find out how patients feel about visiting GP surgeries as lockdown eases.

  7. Have your say about contacting your GP practice online

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    Healthwatch Hillingdon have launched a survey to find out how local people in North West London have found contacting their GP practice online.

  8. The connection between young people and local GP practices: Young Healthwatch volunteers investigate…

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    Findings from our young people’s survey highlight a distinct lack of connection between young people and their GP practices (Primary Care) in a time when they need it more than ever.

  9. 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

  10. Six-week postnatal check for new mums - FAQs

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    Everything you need to know about the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and birthing parents

  11. Changes to NHS NWL complaints policy

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    From 1 July, the NHS complaints procedure is changing - here’s what residents of Kensington and Chelsea need to know

  12. 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

  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. Enter & View Report: Barlby Surgery

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    We engaged with patients and staff at Barlby Surgery to gather feedback on service accessibility and provided recommendations to the GP Practice based on this feedback.

  15. Enter & View Report: Golborne Medical Dr Ramasamy & Partners

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    We engaged with patients and staff at Golborne Medical Dr Ramasamy & Partners to gather feedback on service accessibility and provided recommendations to the GP Practice based on this feedback.

  16. Enter & View Report: Golborne Medical West Ten GP's

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    We engaged with patients and staff at Golborne Medical West Ten GP's to gather feedback on service accessibility and provided recommendations to the GP Practice based on this feedback.

  17. GP Access in North West London: Health Inequalities Lecture

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    We recently hosted a discussion, in partnership with the Advocacy Project, to understand how patients would like to access their GP and allow them to share their experiences.

  18. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  19. 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.

  20. St Charles Urgent Care Centre Report

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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

  21. 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.

  22. Best foot forward: Community perspectives of podiatry services in RBKC

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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.

  23. 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.

  24. What is it like to give birth in Kensington & Chelsea?

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    We’re collecting feedback about maternity and neonatal care across North West London

  25. Our Priorities for the Year Ahead

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    Our upcoming projects and priorities for 2024

  26. 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

  27. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  28. Join the Patient and Carer Advisory Group about Waiting Lists

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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

  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. Consultation on the future of acute mental health services for adult residents of the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

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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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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”.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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”.

  41. 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.

  42. 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”.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. Impact Report 2020-2021

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