News and reports

We recently conducted a project to explore the mental health needs of Westminster's homeless communities, specifically their experiences with or access to primary mental health treatment services. Our report presents an overview of our findings and the recommendations we proposed to meet the mental health and wellbeing needs of homeless groups. 

In this project, Healthwatch Westminster explores the mental health needs and experiences of Westminster's homeless community.

We are pleased to share that The Advocacy Project, our host organisation, has appointed Katherine Shaw as the new Chief Executive, taking over from interim CEO Donna Covey.

In October 2023, Healthwatch Westminster received funding from the North West London Integrated Care System (ICS) to speak to residents about keeping well over the winter – including by distributing resources and promoting positive health messaging. Our report presents an overview of our findings and the recommendations we proposed to tackle key challenges in Westminster, such as vaccine hesitancy.

Healthwatch Westminster is your local health and social care champion, helping people across Westminster to raise their voices about the issues that matter to them. But what have we actually achieved over the past year? Our annual report was published today and gives you the opportunity to look deeper at our work.

Our annual report for 2023/2024 is now out!

Understanding how people in Westminster feel about vaccination and other winter health proposals

During Volunteers’ Week, we ran a competition inviting volunteers to share with us what volunteering means to them. Take a look at their inspiring entries!

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.

During Carers’ Week 2024, the Central and North West London NHS Trust launched their first Carers’ Charter for unpaid carers. Read more about it below.

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.

New research by The Eve Appeal, the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity, reveals a lack of understanding about cervical screening and why some don’t attend. Find out more below.