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Do you have lived experience of managing a long term condition or caring for someone with a long term condition? There’s an exciting opportunity for you to volunteer with NHS North West London by becoming a ‘Lived experience representative’: nwlondonicb.nhs.uk/get-involved/v…

The Easter bank holidays will take place on 18 April (Good Friday) and 21 April 2025 (Easter Monday). Easter Sunday falls on 20 April 2025. Our office will be closed during this time and we will respond to any calls or messages once we return to the office on Tuesday 22 April.

New walk-in clinics will be available this April and May for anyone who has not had both doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The pop-ups also offer adults the chance to have other health checks. Visit our website for more information.

Today marks the start of World Immunisation Week 2025. The theme for this year's campaign is "Immunisation for All is Humanly Possible" to highlight that every effort should be made to protect everyone from vaccine-preventable diseases. Head to our website to learn more.

The bi-borough public health team at Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea councils are running a focus group on Tuesday 20 May to hear your experiences of breastfeeding to help improve services. For more information and to sign up, head to our website!

Deaf Awareness Week is taking place from 5 to 11 May! With the theme “Beyond Silence”, the aim is to encourage an understanding of the diverse methods of communication by Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Read our article for more information! healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/advice-and-inf…

It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week! This year’s theme — Your Voice, Your Strength — is a powerful reminder that no mother should struggle in silence. We’ve pulled together resources & support for mothers in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/news/2025-05-0…

We've created a guide to help you understand the latest changes to dental charges and exemptions as well as how you can register with an NHS dentist near you. To find out more, read our latest article here: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/advice-and-inf…

On Monday 12 May, we visited Chelsea and Westminster Hospital to conduct our Patient Experience Programme. We gathered feedback from over 30 patients about their experience at the hospital. Our next session will take place on Monday 2 June and we’d love to see you then!

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus of this year’s campaign is “community”. In light of this event, we wanted to emphasise the power that communities can have on good mental wellbeing. Visit our website to read our article! healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/news/2025-05-1…

In October 2024, the Government launched its biggest ever public consultation about the future of the NHS to ensure that people’s experiences and ideas help shape a new 10-Year Health Plan for England. Read our blog for more information: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/blog/2025-05-1…

Healthwatch England’s latest research has revealed the growing problem of inaccurate NHS patient records — and how these mistakes are affecting people’s care, safety, and trust in the health system. Read our article for more info: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/blog/2025-05-1…

The NHS is launching a new initiative to identify undiagnosed blood patients. From 16 June 2025, all new patients registering with a GP who are born before 1996 will be asked if they received a historic blood transfusion. Read our article for more info: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/news/2025-05-2…

The government has introduced a men’s health strategy to tackle health inequalities that men face. Scan the QR code to share your views! Be sure to submit your response by 11:59pm on 17 July 2025! Read our article for more information: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/news/2025-05-2…

The next May bank holiday will take place on Monday 26 May and this may affect the opening hours of pharmacies. Please also note that Healthwatch will be closed for the bank holiday and we'll respond to queries when we return on 27 May. Visit our website to find out more.

Every year, World Blood Cancer Day is held on 28 May to campaign about the importance of early blood cancer diagnosis and the need for vital research to beat the disease. Visit our website to read our latest article and find out how you can support the cause. #wbcd

World MS Day is observed every year globally on 30 May. The global campaign advocates for early and accurate diagnosis of MS through the theme of “Diagnosis” and tagline “Navigating MS together”. Read our article for more info: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/advice-and-inf…

In partnership with Healthwatch Westminster, we held an away day on Wednesday 28 May to foster collaboration and celebrate achievements with our staff and advisory board members. Read our article for more info: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/blog/2025-06-0…

It's Volunteers' Week 2025 and we wanted to use this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of all our amazing volunteers! We're extremely grateful for their efforts in improving health and social care for their local communities. Visit our website to learn more.

A new 'Amazon-style' feature in the NHS App now allows millions of patients to track their prescriptions, helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. Read our article for more information: healthwatchrbkc.org.uk/news/2025-06-0…