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Local people are invited to have their say on community health services and get more involved in how they are run – with the launch of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust’s public consultation.
CLCH, which runs community health services in Barnet, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, and Westminster, wants to become an NHS [...]
Under the title ‘Shaping a healthier future’ the NWL NHS is proposing to change hospital service provision in North West London. This will include creating five ‘major’ hospitals (‘major’ includes a 24/7 Accident and Emergency department, urgent care, trauma etc) in the North West London region from the nine possibilities i.e. Northwick Park, Hillingdon, West [...]
The Health and Social Care Bill has now been enacted meaning K&C LINk will evolve in to Local HealthWatch (LHW) by April 2013.
In addition to the current LINk powers, LHW will also have statutory responsibility for sign-posting and complaints advocacy. The LINk is currently working with the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC/the [...]
The K&C LINk Cancer Sub-group in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support is delighted to invite you to our Cancer Well-being Event
Date: March 26th 2012
From: 3 – 7pm
Venue: Small Hall, Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX
If you would like to learn more about cancer come along and visit stalls, listen [...]
DH article, 23/02/12
The Department of Health today published its findings from the Performance and Capability Review of the Care Quality Commission.
The Review sets out that the CQC has made considerable achievements since it was established in 2009 as the new watchdog for health and social care services in England. It has brought together [...]
My name is Manar and I am an apprentice at Kensington and Chelsea Local Involvement Network (K&C LINk). I am organising an exciting new project for the young people of RBKC which culminates in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ event in March 2012.
‘The Den’ project is derived from the reality television show ‘Dragons’ Den’. In ‘The Den’ teams [...]
NHS Kensington & Chelsea is making small grants of up to £5,000 available for voluntary and community organisations serving the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
The fund aims to help local organisations test or pilot a new idea or way of working, in relation to health and well-being.
Things that you might use this funding [...]
HEALTHWORKS project is particularly keen to hear from potential Health Champions who are local residents and intent to volunteer for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities.
HEALTHWORKS project has recently trained local residents to be volunteers as Health Champions to support people from the BME communities within Kensington and Chelsea. Twelve local volunteers have successfully [...]
Turning Point has recently brought together Terence Higgins Trust, Greenbrook Healthcare and NHS Dentist to develop a landmark health and community initiative in Earl’s Court. In addition GP-led health services, the centre will offer
support to local people with a range of complex health and social care needs, including long term conditions, drug and alcohol [...]
This training is designed to develop a better knowledge and understanding of mental illness, with an emphasis on addressing the inequalities which are amplified for those from BME communities. The training also addresses stigma and attitudes to mental health together with culture, accessing services and promoting well-being.
The training is FREE for voluntary organisations, groups, individuals and anyone interested [...]
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