LINk 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.

REFURBISHMENT OF COUNCIL HOUSE

Mon, 2012-02-20 10:58 — Steven Towndrow

Westminster City Council and London Business School have entered exclusive negotiations over the lease of Council House and its annexe building from 2013. The contract for the property, located at 97-113 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PT is expected to be signed in late March 2012.

Imperial College Healthcare appoints permanent chief executive

Fri, 2012-02-17 15:11 — Steven Towndrow

Mark Davies has been appointed the chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Mr Davies has been the interim chief executive of the Trust since May 2011. He has more than thirty years’ experience in the NHS.

NHS Reforms in North West London

Fri, 2012-02-17 14:48 — Steven Towndrow

NHS North West London has launched Shaping a healthier future for North West London, a programme setting out ideas for changes in how and where health services are delivered in eight local boroughs including Westminster.

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.....