Westminster Council launches new health hubs this October

News - 1 October 2024

Pop up hubs around the borough of Westminster are open to residents of all ages, providing people an opportunity to get vaccinated against Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR).
A nurse vaccinating a young girl.

Westminster City Council has partnered with NHS North West London to deliver new pop up health hubs so that residents can access free adult health checks and opportunities to vaccinate their children against MMR.

MMR vaccinations

MMR are three infections that spread easily between people and can cause serious illnesses including meningitis, blindness, hearing loss and can likely lead to hospitalisation. However, you can protect yourself or your child against measles by having two doses of the combined MMR vaccine.

Even though MMR vaccination rates in the borough rose from last year, only 74% of children in Westminster have received two doses of MMR, falling short of the NHS target of 95%. 

Therefore, these monthly walk-in pop ups, which do not require an appointment, provide a good opportunity for residents and their children to get vaccinated and ask qualified health professionals any questions about child vaccinations.

Alongside the health hubs, the council has made it easier for residents to access online resources, which can be translated in more than 100 languages, to tackle rising measles cases.

Other health checks

The pop ups offer adults the chance to check things like their blood pressure, blood sugar levels as well as access to information about smoking and alcohol cessation and general wellbeing. Read more about the other health checks that are being offered.

Dates and locations

Some of the dates and locations of the health hubs that are available this October are listed below. For information about other locations click here.

Church Street Library, NW8 8EU

  • Wednesday 2 October 10am until 4pm.
  • Health checks for adults and conversations about measles and MMR.

Westminster Almshouses, SW1P 1BU

  • Monday 7 October 10am until 4pm.
  • Health checks.
  • Autumn vaccinations.

A bus outside Regents Park Central Mosque, NW8 7RG

  • Friday 25 October 10am until 4pm.
  • Health checks for adults and conversations about measles and MMR.
  • Look out for a white mini-bus.

Westbourne Family Centre, W2 5DX

  • Thursday 17 October 10am until 4pm.
  • Health checks for adults and MMR vaccinations.

Victoria Library, SW1W 9 UD

  • Thursday 24 October, 10am until 3:30pm.
  • Health checks for adults and conversations about measles and MMR.

Kensington and Chelsea

There are more health hubs available throughout the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

World's End Estate market - outside Chelsea Theatre, SW10 0DR

  • Friday 18 October, 10am until 4pm.
  • Health checks for adults and conversations about measles and MMR.
  • Look out for their stall at the market.

Sainsburys, W10 5AA bus in the car park

  • Friday 1 November.
  • Health Checks, information and Flu and COVID vaccinations.

St Charles Enhanced Access Hub (for children registered with a GP)
St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, London W10 6DZ

  • Weekdays - 6.30pm to 9pm
  • Saturdays - 8am to 8pm
  • Sundays and Bank Holidays - 2pm to 8pm

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