Healthwatch

Local Healthwatch is the new consumer champion for users of health and social care services, and will help people make choices about services such as which doctor's surgery to register with or to find out more about social care services. It will also support individuals who want to make a complaint.

Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea will ensure the views of people, patients and carers are represented and influence the way health and social care services are commissioned and delivered. They will also feed back information to Healthwatch England as well as report concerns about the quality of providers, independently of the council.

Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea and Healthwatch Westminster each has their own local Advisory Groups.

Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea is funded by and is accountable to Kensington and Chelsea Council. To reinforce local accountability, councils are responsible for ensuring that Local Healthwatch is operating effectively, and put in place better arrangements if it is not. Healthwatch is involved in local partnerships such as the Health and Wellbeing Board.

Have your say on local health and social care services for adults and children

Get in touch with Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea.

Your experience can help shape the way health and social care services are delivered, now and in the future. Call Healthwatch Kensington and Chelsea on 0208 106 0658 or email: [email protected].

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Last updated: 27 June 2023