Latest news

This section of the website contains all the latest news about Westminster LINk and health and social care in the borough.The Local News page includes details of any changes to services, new events and publications as well as what's happening within Westminster LINk.

You can also keep up to date with wider health and social care news in the National News section, with details of any major changes to health and social care across England, consultations and campaigns.

New Years’ quitters encouraged to seek NHS stop smoking support

Wed, 2012-02-01 16:40 — Steven Towndrow

Westminster residents wanting to quit smoking in the new year are encouraged to seek support from their local NHS Stop Smoking Service.

CIVIC CONTRACT LISTENING EVENTS

Mon, 2012-01-30 10:18 — Steven Towndrow

CIVIC CONTRACT LISTENING EVENTS: FEBRUARY 7th & FEBRUARY 9th

Help with computers for people with sight problems

Thu, 2012-01-26 11:21 — Steven Towndrow

Charity Action for Blind People is running a free event on March 20th for anyone with a sight problem who needs help with their computer.

Well Wednesdays - free new health events in Church Street library

Thu, 2012-01-05 13:56 — Steven Towndrow

Some new Health events are coming to Church Street library!
Refreshments provided – all events are free and there is no need to book.

All take place at

Church Street library
67-69 Church Street
Community Space

Local HealthWatch delayed until April 2013

Tue, 2012-01-03 15:35 — Steven Towndrow

Local Healthwatch will replace LINKs and be the local consumer champion for patients, service users and the public. The changeover was originally planned for Ocotber 2012 but has been delayed.

New guidance document on JSNAs

Wed, 2011-12-21 14:19 — Steven Towndrow

This week saw the release of further information on the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA).

Westminster's NHS Fit for Work service

Mon, 2011-12-19 11:21 — Steven Towndrow

Details of a vital service for people who want to get back to work after ill health, from Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.....

 

GP Performance Data for all practices now available

Mon, 2011-12-12 16:55 — Steven Towndrow

Patients in London can access new information about their GP, including screening rates and patient satisfaction for the first time, as London launches the

New Chair for Imperial NHS Trust

Fri, 2011-12-09 11:40 — Steven Towndrow

Sir Richard Sykes has been named the new Chairman of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Sir Richard had a seven year tenure as Rector at Imperial College London following a thirty year career in pharmaceutical research and industry.