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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. -
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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. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it. -
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The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating. -
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The Annual report 2016/17 provides information about the areas we have worked on, the changes we have be involved with and the valuable feedback our residents have provided. -
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NHS England have told local NHS organisations across the country to develop plans to support the future health and care needs of their local population. These plans are called
Sustainability and Transformation Plans. -
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Half Penny Steps is a GP practice. The Practice is split into two distinct services one for GP/primary care medical services, and the other for the GP walk-in service, which operates
7 days a week. -
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This report presents the findings of the Dignity Champions’ ‘Enter and View’ visit to Soho Square General Practice in Soho. -
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People told us that there was little support to help them stay well and manage their long-term health conditions. Others reported that
they were unsure of how to access additional support for people living with long- term health conditions. -
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Ths report tells you about some of the work that we carried out in 2016 – 2018. It details what people told us about local health and care services and how we used this to talk to commissioners and providers of services to bring about improvements. -
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The Dignity Champions observed the medical team providing the service in a kind and compassionate manner and the patients praised their professionalism, they also identified a few areas where the service could improve -
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Young Healthwatch is a network of volunteers aged 14-25 who represent the views of children and young people living, working or studying Westminster. This report details the review of services from a young persons perspective. -
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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. -
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This report details our staff and volunteers’ response to the Covid-19 crisis so far. It is clear from our findings that COVID-19 has affected people in different ways and exacerbated existing health inequalities. -
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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. -
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We have gathered a wealth of feedback on the effects of the pandemic and have used this to help commissioners develop plans for the recovery -
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We asked local people ‘how is the COVID-19 outbreak affecting you and your loved ones?’ You can read our report here -
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How we have made health and care better by listening to residents, patients, & carers -
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GP practice websites are an important tool to communicate information and signpost patients to correct services - but your feed back reveals that some GP practice websites are difficult to navigate or it is hard to find the right information. -
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To find out how well the ‘digital first’ strategy is working for all people, we engaged with a range of organisations and groups from across the borough. This report builds on previous work we carried out on digital healthcare in 2020. -
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Over the last nine years, Healthwatch Central West London (CWL) has delivered the Healthwatch function across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. As with most publicly funded contracts, these are put out to tender by the Local Authority on a regular basis, and potential providers are invited to apply. -
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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. -
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The Voice Exchange was a project we ran throughout 2021. Commissioned by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, the project focused on speaking with people in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea, to explore how mental health services in the bi-borough could look in the future. -
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Following an email exchange with the group lead, our Youth Engagement Manager, attended Westminster Council’s ‘Tuesday Group’ in March to run an engagement workshop that would start discussions with young care leavers. -
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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. -
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We have been carrying out engagement with care home residents, their family and friends, and staff across Westminster to find out how well dental care services are working for residents. Our engagement found mixed results. -
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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. -
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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. -
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If you are a patient or carer in any of the wards across Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea and are registered to a local GP, then the good news is you can join your GP practice Patient Participation Group (PPG). -
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From collaborating with local schools to auditing GP websites, discover how Young Healthwatch is exploring and representing the needs of young people in Kensington & Chelsea. -
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We have published a new report, ‘Accessing Healthcare Digitally’. The report sets out the findings from our recent community engagement on the accessibility of digital healthcare tools. It also contains a comprehensive set of recommendations for service providers, designed to ensure that digital healthcare tools become as accessible and user-friendly as possible. -
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On Tuesday 7th December, we held our 2021 Annual Meeting.
We brought together over 60 members, volunteers, staff, local colleagues, community partners, and members of the public to showcase our work and plan our priorities for the coming year. -
How we’re collaborating with Imperial College London to raise awareness of local health inequalities
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Last month we were delighted to continue our relationship with Imperial College London by hosting four third-year medical students for a workshop on health inequalities and the work of local Healthwatch. -
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Over the past two years, collaborating with local groups has become an essential part of our work through our Small Grants Programme. It enables us to connect with people from a range of minority ethnic backgrounds and minority groups.