Response from Healthwatch Central West London Healthwatch Central West London (Healthwatch CWL) was pleased to attend a debate at Parliament (Westminster Hall) last week on NHS provision in NW London. The debate, led by Andy Slaughter, MP for Hammersmith, focused on the challenges facing NW London and the next steps that will follow after Shaping …

Kensington and Chelsea Social Council has partnered with Imperial College, the West London Clinical Commissioning Group, local Carers and Older people’s organisations to support the creation of ten online training modules designed to help carers in their day to day activities. KCSC administered a local Steering group composed of key stakeholders – from public, private, voluntary and …

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, Kensington & Chelsea Volunteer Centre are running different workshops and sessions aimed at improving the wellbeing practices of volunteers in our local area. If you’re a volunteer and want to learn more about ways to combat burnout, be sure to check out some of the events coming up in …

Wednesday 17th April Healthwatch does NHS Long Term Plan – Hammersmith and Fulham 5-9pm at the Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatch-does-nhs-long-term-plan-hammersmith-and-fulham-tickets-59518160420   Tuesday 23rd April  10am – 4:30pm at the Lyric Square     Wednesday 24th April 8am-1pm at the Parkview Centre for Health and Wellbeing   Wednesday 8th May Healthwatch does NHS Long Term …

In the Summer of 2017, the CQC and our Dignity Champion volunteers visited St Mary’s Urgent Care Centre due to concerns raised by patients and visitors. The concerns ranged from issues with waiting room and reception facilities, health and safety and signage information to service availability and caregiving standards. The service provider, Vocare, has now …

As part of the consultation around Hammersmith Urgent Care Centre opening hours and GP ‘hubs’, we would like to invite you to an equality workshop on:   Date: Friday 10 May Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm Venue: Newbigin Room, St Paul’s Centre, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 9PJ   Please register for the workshop so we can keep track …

This consultation directly impacts the changes made, so make sure your voice is heard! Hammersmith & Fulham CCG has launched its consultation of primary and urgent care changes in the borough this week (Monday 8 April). The proposed changes will be presented to the public for its consideration over the next seven weeks (ends Sunday …

If you want to give your time to help others, then Richmond Fellowship has opportunities for you. Become a Befriending Volunteer or a Peer Support Volunteer and you could gain valuable skills and experience. • Befriending – people with mental health problems can find it hard to get out and mix with people socially but …

Would you like to develop strategies to help you improve your mental health? Then Richmond Fellowship’s Road to Recovery programme may be for you. This 12 session programme takes place one day a week (from 11:30am until 3pm) for 12 weeks. The next programme will start on Wednesday 20th February and run every Wednesday until …