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Welcome to our community update. This is NHS North West London's newsletter for local community and voluntary groups. We would encourage you to help us by sharing the relevant content in your community newsletters and email updates aimed at your members and residents. You may also use this wording in social media posts. Images and some campaign materials in different languages are available on our resources page.
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Health in the Park Hounslow
The Hounslow Borough Based Partnership (BBP) is hosting a free, fun, and interactive health and wellbeing event for all at Lampton Park on Saturday 15 June 2024 at 11am - 3pm.
Health in the Park has been organised in collaboration with Hounslow Council, local NHS Services, and voluntary and community partners. More than 30 groups are collaborating to deliver this free event either by hosting a stall or delivering a healthy activity. The Healthy Hounslow Team will be in attendance giving advice on a range of health issues and providing free health MOT’s.
All activities have been designed by health and community partners to offer something fun for all ages, including yoga and Tai Chi sessions, live cooking demonstrations, tennis taster sessions and more. A range of health professionals will also be available on the day to provide helpful advice and guidance on how we can all support long-term health. There will also be leads from support groups highlighting the easy ways to access their services in the borough.
Anne Stratton, Hounslow Borough Based Partnership Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare Trust, said:
“Last year more than 2000 people attended Health in the Park, and we hope more will attend this year to enjoy a range of free health activities designed to help residents lead healthier lifestyles."
For full details, click here.
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Harrow Citizens’ Health Forum to Focus on Cancer Screening Services
Harrow residents are invited to a public forum to discuss and shape local cancer screening services.
The Harrow Citizen Health Forum, a quarterly meeting open to all residents, will be focusing on cancer screening (including breast, cervical, bowel, prostate, etc.) at its upcoming in-person event to be held at St. Peter’s Church, Harrow on Tuesday 28 May. This forum provides a valuable opportunity to engage with senior leaders from the NHS, local council, public health, and clinicians.
Residents can directly ask questions to the panel and share their experiences to help improve cancer screening services in Harrow.
The forum is being held in partnership with Conversation Cafe and RM Partners, a Cancer Alliance dedicated to world-class cancer care in west London.
Panelists:
Lisa Henschen, Managing Director, Harrow Borough-Based Partnership, NHS North West London
Dr Radhika Balu, GP, Medical Director, Harrow Borough-Based Partnership, NHS North West London
Andrew Prentice, Health Improvement Principal, St Marks Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Claire Mabena, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), North London and Central and East London Breast Screening Service
Dr Ali Abbas Hasham, Harrow Primary Care Cancer Lead (RMP)
Chair:
Charlie David, Engagement and Equalities Manager, NHS North West London
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 28 May 2024
Time: 2 - 4pm
Location: St Peter's Church, Sumner Road, Harrow, HA1 4BX
Format: In-person with refreshments provided
Unable to attend in person? Feedback collected at the forum will feature in the monthly ICB Insight Reports, regularly published on the NHS NW London website. The Harrow Citizen Health Forum typically offers a mix of online and in-person meetings. Stay tuned for details on future forums by contacting NHS North West London's engagement and equalities team for Harrow by emailing nhsnwl.healthiernwl@nhs.net.
Together, we can make a difference in cancer screening services for Harrow residents.
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Latest on Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Strategic Review
Following news last year that proposals to relocate Mount Vernon Cancer Centre had not been selected to join the New Hospitals Programme, work has continued to discuss possible ways to meet the urgent need to re-provide MVCC services on an acute hospital site.
NHS England’s Chief Finance Officer has provided a commitment in writing to work jointly with commissioning teams to identify the necessary local and national money for the scheme which has been confirmed as a regional priority. The scheme will still require capital funding to be made available before building could begin.
At this week’s national Strategy, Planning and Investment Committee, it was agreed that public consultation could go ahead on proposals to relocate MVCC. This is subject to the normal NHS England assurance processes for schemes requiring public consultation.
Find out more.
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Consultation on the future of acute mental health services for adult residents of the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
NHS NW London, the local Integrated Care Board (the ICB) has published the evaluation report for this consultation. The consultation period was between 24 October 2023 and 16 February 2024. The original plan was for a 14-week consultation period. The consultation was subsequently extended to 16 weeks. A copy of the report, as prepared by our independent advisors Verve Communications, is available here. The report summarises the responses received to the consultation; it is not the ICB’s response to the consultation.
The evaluation report has found that significant efforts were made to promote participation in the consultation by the ICB, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) and both local authorities. In light of feedback received, more outreach and engagement opportunities were added and the consultation period extended. As a result, there was a high level of participation overall.13 organisational responses were received and 770 individuals participated in meetings. A further 200 people completed the questionnaire. A great many very detailed responses were received.
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Measles cases are on the rise: get your child vaccinated at a local clinic
Measles cases are on the rise in London, including North Kensington.
It is really important that your child is vaccinated against measles, which is a highly infectious childhood illness. Children and young adults need two doses of the MMR vaccination for protection against measles.
If you are unsure whether your child has been vaccinated, please don’t hesitate to ask your GP. Vaccine appointments can be booked through your GP or using one of our walk-in clinics.
23 May 2024, Westbourne Park Family Centre
31 May 2024, Central Mosque
Additionally, the following clinics have been set up at St Charles Enhanced Access Hub for children registered with West London GPs:
Weekdays: 18:30-21:00,
Sat: 08:00-20:00
Sundays and Bank holidays: 14:00-20:00
North Kensington Resource Centre and the NHS will jointly host a family health day at LancWest on Wednesday 29 May during half term week, which is an opportunity to pick up leaflets and ask questions about any health concerns you may have.
More clinics are being set up and we will update you on any new clinic dates soon.
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