News and reports

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is consulting on its draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) between 14 October 2025 to the 14 December 2025.

Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to new research from Healthwatch England.

We have published our latest patient experience reports ending 30th September 2025.

The NHS is setting up an online hospital called NHS Online in a significant reform to the way healthcare is delivered in England.

Patients with a potentially deadly illness will be diagnosed sooner thanks to this new life-saving patient safety initiative. that was rolled out nationwide on 23rd September 2025 to prevent avoidable deaths. GPs across England to take ‘3 strikes and rethink approach’ after 3 appointments.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Healthwatch England's new research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives.

From 1 September 2025, a new partnership is responsible for Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham This partnership brings together the deep local knowledge and community connections of Sobus, W12 Together and the Healthwatch delivery expertise of Local Voice.

Healthwatch H&F is marking World Immunisation Week with a community outreach event to provide residents with more information about vaccines and give children the opportunity to get their MMR vaccines if required.

From 22 April until 30 June 2024, the seasonal COVID-19 booster will be available, free, for those who are at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus.

Please note: A Consultants' strike is taking place from 7am on Thursday 24 August, until 7am on Saturday 26 August. Some health services might be affected. Contact us or NHS for support.

NHS services will be under a huge amount of pressure leading up to and during these strikes. Hospitals will do everything they can to keep disruption to a minimum and will prioritise patients who need urgent and emergency care.