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2020

Pausing planned procedures – due rise in Covid-19 numbers

Published: 23 December 2020

Like the rest of the capital, hospitals across North West London are now very busy. At a sector and trust level, we’ve launched plans to care safely for this increase in patients and actions include standing up additional critical care capacity with some staff redeployed and on standby for redeployment to support patients. .. (read more)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS - 20 November 2020

Published: 23 November 2020

The big national and international Coronavirus news continues to be around the progress of the various vaccines being developed. There are lots of reasons for optimism and the NHS is ready for the imminent challenges that it will face in making sure everyone who should get the vaccine does so safely. We open the newsletter with an extended feature containing all of the latest information. .. (read more)

Parsons Green Booked Clinic launches

Published: 27 October 2020

Following the closure of Parsons Walk-in Centre in March, Hammersmith and Fulham Clinical Commissioning Group is pleased to announce the reinstatement of a service at the centre that commenced on 26 October. It has been introduced as a temporary c .. (read more)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS - 23 October 2020

Published: 26 October 2020

The rate of transmission of Covid-19 has increased across London over the last week. Almost all boroughs in NW London now have rates over 100 per 100,000 population with the number of confirmed cases doubling in some boroughs. All London boroughs have moved to a high-alert level, to help slow the spread. .. (read more)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS - 25 September 2020

Published: 28 September 2020

COVID cases on the rise in North West London Sir Patrick Vallance, the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser and Professor Chris Whitty, the Chief Medical Officer addressed the nation earlier this week and told us that there are 6,000 new Covid cases a day in the UK, doubling roughly every seven days. .. (read more)

Update on the proposal to merge North West London CCGs

Published: 18 September 2020

On 5 August, the eight CCGs that make up the North West London Collaboration of CCGs launched a formal consultation with the eight local authorities in North West London on our plans to merge into a single CCG. We also shared our case for change with local Healthwatch organisations, NHS provider trusts, patient groups and members of the public for comment. .. (read more)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) update from North West London NHS - 14 September 2020

Published: 14 September 2020

In the past few weeks the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases has gone up and has now become very concerning. We need to take action now to protect our loved ones and our communities.To address the rise in confirmed cases across the country, the government has made social gatherings of more than six people illegal from Monday 14 September. The law change bans larger groups from meeting anywhere socially indoors or outdoors. It is enforced through a £100 fine for anyone failing to comply. You are most at risk when in busy crowds, confined spaces or close contact with others. .. (read more)

Organ donation week

Published: 08 September 2020

This week is Organ Donation Week (7 – 13 September). The aim is to raise awareness of organ donation and transplantation. It’s also an opportunity to shine a light on the generosity of donors and the incredible impact that they have on the people that receive transplants. .. (read more)

Findings from palliative care public engagement 2020

Published: 27 August 2020

Palliative Care review - findings report from public engagement 2020 Earlier this year we engaged with people across the four boroughs of; Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster to hear .. (read more)

Find out more about NHS Test and Trace

Published: 26 August 2020

The NHS Test and Trace programme is designed to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The more people who use the programme, the safer NW London will be for us all. The symptoms of coronavirus are a high temperature or a new, continuous coug .. (read more)

National Patient Participation Week 2020

Published: 02 June 2020

This week is National Patient Participation Week, an annual event held each June which aims to raise the profile of Patient Participation Groups (PPGs). This week is National Patient Participation Week, an annual event held each June which .. (read more)

GP Extended Access over the May Bank Holiday

Published: 21 May 2020

GP practices in Hammersmith and Fulham will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25 May. However, our extended access service delivered by Parkview Practice will still be available from 8am to 8pm. If you need to book an appointment, you can do this with .. (read more)

Antibody testing in Hammersmith and Fulham

Published: 30 April 2020

We are aware that in Hammersmith and Fulham a private provider is advertising antibody tests for Coronavirus. There is currently not a Government backed antibody test for Coronavirus and we wanted to share the current Government information on testing which can be found in full on the gov.uk website. .. (read more)

Managing your health at home

Published: 23 April 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, unless you feel very unwell or you are told to attend an existing appointment for ongoing treatment. .. (read more)

Ramadan and Coronavirus guidance

Published: 23 April 2020

Following a review by the British Islamic Medical Association, we have outlined some guidance on Ramadan during these challenging times. .. (read more)

Amor Gatinao – very sad news

Published: 13 April 2020

We are very sorry to confirm that Amor Gatinao, who worked as a continuing healthcare assessor, has passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19. .. (read more)

Parsons Green Walk-in-Centre changes

Published: 30 March 2020

Due to the unprecedented Covid-19 (Coronavirus) public health crisis, Parsons Green Walk-in-Centre will change so they can more effectively support the NHS response to the Coronavirus pandemic. This is similar to most GP practices in North West London, which are all minimising face-to-face consultations, using phone and video assessments wherever possible to safely provide care. .. (read more)

Palliative care review paused until further notice

Published: 23 March 2020

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the impact of this on the health service, the timelines and next steps of this review will now change to enable all resource to be available to support the current NHS emergency response and our frontline colleagues. .. (read more)

Your views on our potential scenarios

Published: 14 February 2020

NHS Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in collaboration with West London, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent CCG would like to share our current thinking for how we address the challenges faced by palliative care services in these areas. .. (read more)

Parsons Green Walk-in Centre

Published: 21 January 2020

Hammersmith and Fulham CCG recently provided a paper for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham’s Health, Adult Social Care and Social Inclusion Policy and Accountability Committee on Parsons Green Walk-in Centre. In that paper the CCG advised that there were discussions with local stakeholders to clarify the future of the Walk-in Centre. The CCG can confirm that there are no plans to close Parsons Green Walk-in Centre and that we are working with Central London Community Healthcare Trust to look at alternative ways of providing the current activity. We recognise that the Parsons Green Walk-in Centre provides a valuable local service and we wish to ensure that these services are maintained and provided in the most appropriate way. Any proposals that are put forward in the future would be subject to engagement/consultation in the usual way. .. (read more)