November 2009

The CQC needs you!

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has reported on how hospitals, and other parts of the NHS are performing across the country– including Westminster. Services provided in our area were generally rated “excellent” but the quality of commissioning (how care is “bought in”) was only “fair”. These ratings are important because the CQC has strong legal powers to regulate how care is provided.

Pedal-powered Fun!

On Tuesday 24th November, surprised shoppers and local residents walking down Oxford Street were greeted by the whirring wheels of a bicycle-powered smoothie maker and pleasant melodies from string duo “Doppio Duo”. This flurry of excitement could mean only one thing: it was time for the second annual Westminster LINk Fair.