1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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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.

  2. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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

  3. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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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.

  4. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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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.

  5. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

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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.

  6. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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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.

  7. ‘Bridging the Gap’: mental health survey of young people

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

  8. Q&A Discussion: your experiences and recommendations for mental health services

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    We want to speak to local users of NHS mental health services in Central North West London about how local care can address their protected characteristics.

  9. Young people’s experiences of mental health before and during the COVID-19 outbreak

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    The latest results from Young Healthwatch’s ongoing survey with young people in London is here: YHW Mental Health Survey Final.
    When we first began reaching out to young people in 2019 (between the ages of 14 and 25) who were living, working or studying in Westminster, we wanted them to tell us about the health and social care issues that mattered the most to them.

  10. Creative resilience workshops for young Londoners

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    Join a series of online workshops facilitated by The Fandangoe Kid, a Hackney-based print artist, to explore challenges and issues facing young people.

  11. Overview of recent visits to the St Charles Mental Health Unit

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    This report gives an overview of our series of visits to the St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  12. Enter & View Report: Amazon Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

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    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Amazon Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  13. Enter & View Report: Danube Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

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    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Danube Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  14. Enter & View Report: Ganges Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

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    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Ganges Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  15. Enter & View Report: Thames Ward (St Charles Mental Health Unit)

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    This report presents the findings of our recent visit to Thames Ward at St Charles Mental Health Unit.

  16. Our findings on quality of care at St Charles Mental Health Unit

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    The findings of our Enter & View visits to four acute mental health wards at St Charles Hospital Mental Health Unit have been published.

  17. Community perspectives on the impact of the closure of acute mental health services at the Gordon Hospital

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    Public views on the closure of acute mental health in-patient services at the Gordon Hospital

  18. CNWL Acute Mental Health Consultation Events

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    As part of the Acute Mental Health Public Consultation, CNWL NHS Trust are running a series of public events in Westminster, asking local people’s views about proposed changes to local acute mental health services.

  19. ‘Don’t presume we are fine just because we look OK’: The mental health needs and experiences of young people (aged 18-25) in Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

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    The mental health needs and experiences of young people (aged 18-25) in Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea

  20. Co-producing change: the mental health needs and experiences of young people in the Bi-borough

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    Our recent co-production event brought together representatives from local authorities, mental health professionals, and young service users to discuss the findings from our recent report, 'Don't presume we are fine just because we look OK.'

  21. Our upcoming project: homelessness and mental health needs

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    Our new project aims to identify the mental health needs of those who experience homelessness in Westminster

  22. Our Priorities for the Year Ahead

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    Our upcoming projects and priorities for 2024

  23. Our comment on North West London’s acute mental health consultation and scrutiny process

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    Responding to changes in our local community

  24. Recent change to online support for adults experiencing mental health difficulties

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    Closure of Qwell mental health service on the 31st March, 2024

  25. The English Gambling Education Hub

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    Did you know, in 2022, the Gambling Commission estimated that around 30,000 (0.9%) of all young people aged 11-16 years were identified as gambling in a harmful way, with a further 2.4% to be at risk of developing harms in the future?

  26. NHS 111 is now offering mental health support

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    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

  27. What to expect when waiting for care

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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.

  28. An update on COVID-19 vaccinations for children

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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.

  29. Vaccination: now offered to 12-15 year olds in schools

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    The vaccine is now being offered to all 12 to 15-year-olds and the NHS will be delivering the vaccination through schools. Schools are contacted with students of this age to arrange a date to vaccinate their students.

  30. What have we learnt from our recent COVID-19 engagement work with LEGS?

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    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.

  31. What have we learnt from recent engagement work on COVID-19?

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    We have published a COVID-19 insight report in collaboration with Breathe Easy Westminster. The report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on those living with a long-term respiratory condition.

  32. Your experience matters: how have you been affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak?

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    This week we have launched an updated version of our survey Coronavirus: Your Experience Matters.

  33. Improving public health messaging: what we have learnt from recent engagement work

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    At the moment, awareness of public health messaging is particularly important. A key part of our role at Healthwatch Central West London is raising awareness of Government and NHS public health messaging and working to ensure these messages are available to everybody.

  34. How the pandemic is changing the training we offer

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    The way we carry out our work has changed substantially over the past eight months. We are not in the office anymore and have not been since March.

  35. Learning lessons from the lock down: how we use technology

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    As we adapt to living with COVID-19 long-term, technology has become increasingly central to how many of us communicate. With opportunities for face-to-face interaction limited, technology like video calling software has provided somewhat of an alternative. From doctors’ appointments to family catch-ups, how we communicate, receive information, and interact with others has changed considerably.

  36. The latest update documents from our COVID-19 engagement

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    We have been asking you to tell us how COVID-19 has affected you and your loved ones.
    We all know by now that there is much more to the impact of this pandemic than catching COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

  37. PPGs are responding to Coronavirus outbreak

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    During the Coronavirus outbreak, many PPGs suspended their activities allowing practice staff to focus on health emergency. However, most proactive PPGs continued working and were creative in their approach.

  38. How do you feel about visiting GP surgeries, as lockdown eases?

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    The Patients Association is currently carrying out a survey to find out how patients feel about visiting GP surgeries as lockdown eases.

  39. Most vulnerable to be offered Covid-19 booster jab this spring

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    A booster jab is to be offered this spring to those most at risk becoming serious ill from Covid-19. In England, these vaccinations will begin in April.

  40. NHS launches seasonal COVID-19 vaccination programme this month

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    The NHS national booking system (NBS) is now open for eligible people to book their spring COVID-19 booster for free, from 22 April until 30 June 2024