Young Healthwatch
Report shines a light on possibilities for future mental health provision in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea
The Voice Exchange was a project we ran throughout 2021 to explore how mental health services in the bi-borough could look in the future. This is what we found out…
Read MoreAn update on COVID-19 vaccinations for children
The COVID-19 vaccine is now being offered to children aged five and over. In this article, we run through everything you need to know.
Read MoreHealthwatch Central West London is changing!
Over the least nine years, Healthwatch Central West London (CWL) has delivered the Healthwatch function across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. As with most publicly funded contracts, these are put out to tender by the Local Authority on a regular basis, and potential providers are invited to apply. Find out who will be taking over…
Read MoreListening to what’s important to young care leavers
Following an email exchange with the group lead, Healthwatch Central West London’s Youth Engagement Manager, Alex, attended Westminster Council’s ‘Tuesday Group’ in March to run an engagement workshop that would…
Read MoreA warm welcome to Rikki, our Interim CEO
Welcoming Rikki Garcia to the team. Rikki describes his first few weeks at Healthwatch Central West London…
Read MoreThe connection between young people and local GP practices: Young Healthwatch volunteers investigate…
Findings from our young people´s survey highlight a distinct lack of connection between young people and their GP practices (Primary Care) in a time when they need it more than ever…
Read MoreAward Announcement: NCVO Trusted Charity Mark
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the NCVO Trusted Charity Mark that demonstrates a commitment to consistently high standards across the charity. Find out what we were assessed on…
Read MoreShaping a diverse programme of work: a look back at Carena’s time at Healthwatch Central West London
Constant, calming and knowledgeable. Just a few of the words used to describe our Programme Manager who is moving on from Healthwatch CWL. We sat down and talked to her about her time at HWCWL, the work she’s most proud of, and what she’s doing next…
Read MoreYoung Healthwatch: 2022 Projects
From collaborating with local schools to auditing GP websites, Young Healthwatch is exploring and representing the needs of young people in our boroughs…
Read MoreHow we’re collaborating with Imperial College London to raise awareness of local health inequalities
Last month we were delighted to continue our relationship with Imperial College London by hosting four third-year medical students for a workshop on health inequalities and the work of local Healthwatch.
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