News and reports

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.

The NHS is currently following a digital first strategy. From GP appointments to physiotherapy, many services are being moved online. Accessing services online is often called ‘digital health’.

We are committed to equality, inclusion, and fairness. We are opposed to all forms of racism, discrimination, and prejudice.

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

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

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.

In January 2020, we launched our Small Grants Programme – a first of its kind project for our organisation. We wanted to reach people in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea who find it hardest to be heard in conversations about health and social care. We awarded the recipients of our grant £500 to complete engagement with groups from these communities.

We have published a COVID-19 insight report in collaboration with LEGS. The report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on those who have had a stroke or who are living with a neurological condition.

Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea have shared an update for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) on the support available during the current lockdown.

Healthwatch Central West London has today published a response to NHS England’s consultation on the future of Integrated Care Systems

We are looking for young people between the ages of 16-25 to respond to their consultation on local mental health services.

Last week we were excited to host our first virtual Annual Meeting.
We brought together over 80 Healthwatch Central West London members, stakeholders, volunteers, staff, trustees, external colleagues and local people to present our annual report and showcase our work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we could not meet in person, we had a fantastic turnout, and it was great to see so many familiar faces.