Advice and Information

Junior doctors will be on strike from 7am on Thursday 27 June until 7am on Tuesday 2 July. Read below to find out how you can get support during this period.

Refugee Week, the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum, is taking place from 17th to 23rd June.

This year, Learning Disability Week is taking place from Monday 17 - Sunday 23 June 2024. The theme this year is "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued

Every year, Men’s Health Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being.

In the run-up to the general election on 4 July 2024, we would like to share information about the voting rights of mental health patients and those living with intellectual disability.

June is Pride month and we have compiled a list of resources for people looking to access LGBTQ+ support groups, information, and helplines throughout the month and beyond.

After recent meetings allowed Healthwatch to share and reflect on patient safety concerns, we developed an intermin escalation process. Read about it and our longer-term plans here.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

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

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?

Pop-up hubs - including local libraries and community spaces situated around Westminster – will be transformed into vaccination spots so that residents of all ages can get vaccinated against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

If you need help and support accessing local services, or need assistance making a complaint, you can reach out to us