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What is the current situation with the Coronavirus (COVID -19) and where to find more information.

These are challenging times for us all being in National Lockdown (Stay at Home).  There is no way of knowing how long it will be before things return to normal. However, community providers are adapting the way in which they work. 

The new H&F Living Independently web pages are now live. This replaces the old H&F adult social care information on the People First website, which has been the shared adult social care website for H&F, Westminster and RBKC for around 8 years, as H&F leaves People First.

Residents aged 50 and over can now book their vaccine online – without an invite
Book online now if you're eligible.

North Kensington Law Centre has updated their times and phone number. 

Happiful is an online and print magazine with the mission to create a healthier, happier, more sustainable society. Their aim is to provide informative, inspiring and topical stories about mental health and wellbeing. They want to break the stigma of mental health in our society, and to shine a light on the positivity and support that should be available for everyone, no matter their situation.

MECC free training is for anyone working with residents of Westminster or Kensington & Chelsea. This training will provide behaviour change skills, to enable you to make every contact count in helping the people you support  to make health lifestyle changes.

Monday 8th March is International Women's Day, and is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

For many smokers, having a cigarette is their go-to coping mechanism for relieving stress. However, this is only a short-term solution and can, over time, worsen mental health problems. On the other hand, quitting smoking can improve mental health by breaking the nicotine dependence cycle.

Join Healthwatch Central West London and other patients, residents, and carers in your borough to influence the way that healthcare services are delivered and developed in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster