News and reports

On Thursday, 1 August, the British Medical Association announced that GPs in England have voted in favour of collective action in protest of limited funding increases. Read Healthwatch England's response.

Summer can be challenging for those concerned about their body weight and appearance. To support mental health, we are providing information on available resources. Find out more below.

We are looking forward to Notting Hill Carnival which is taking place on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 August 2024! The carnival is known for celebrating the rich Caribbean culture in London through music, dance, and culture. We wanted to share some information about how to keep well and enjoy the event.

Sexual health is an important, and sometimes overlooked topic when it comes to health. Read below to find out how you can take care and protect your sexual health.

In partnership with The Advocacy Project, we invited the renowned poet and author Michael Rosen on 29 July to share his experience with ill health and overcoming various challenges. Following this event, we’re so excited to introduce our 2024 poetry competition Survivor Stories, which will be judged Michael himself.

With the temperatures expected to rise over the next few weeks, we would like to remind you about how to look after yourself and your loved ones during this time.

Pop up hubs – including local libraries and community spaces situated around the borough of Westminster – continue to be transformed into vaccination spots so that residents of all ages can get vaccinated against Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) this summer.

The NHS is planning to employ more physician associates. Find out about their role, the care that they can provide you with and how this differs from doctors’ responsibilities.

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. We are excited to welcome Charlotte Williams as our new Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea Manager.

Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea is your local health and social care champion, helping people across the borough 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!

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!