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Emily Engel: Pembridge Unit hospice beds closed & may be axed for good

Emily Engel: Pembridge Unit hospice beds closed & may be axed for good

The 13 beds in the Pembridge Unit, St.Charles’ palliative care ward, have been closed since last October due to the lack of a consultant.  It has now been announced that they may be lost permanently:  an independent reviewer has stated

Admin August 2, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know?, News, People & Places Read more

75th Anniversary of Single Biggest Death Toll in Kensington in Doodlebug Summer

75th Anniversary of Single Biggest Death Toll in Kensington in Doodlebug Summer

V1 Flying Bomb On 28th July 1944, in the period known in the second world war as Doodlebug Summer,  there was the highest single death toll recorded in Kensington. The V1 hit the J Lyons Cafe at 1.30 at the

Annie Redmile July 30, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

Fighting Diabetes

Fighting Diabetes

I came across a great volunteering scheme yesterday – Fight Diabetes in Your Community’.  Diabetes Champions are based in GP practices and are there for people at risk of Type 2 Diabetes.  If you have experience of living with Type

Annie Redmile July 17, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know?, People & Places Read more

Tea, Cake and Culture

Tea, Cake and Culture

A summer celebration of volunteering is being held by the Volunteer Centre in Kensington and Chelsea – and this time with a dash of culture to accompany the tea and cakes.   Held at the Royal Society of Sculptors Friday 12

Annie Redmile July 12, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

Great New Service for ‘we oldies’!!

Great New Service for ‘we oldies’!!

I have just found out about a new service aimed at ‘older adults’ and I have already tried it out. It is a great idea and it’s worked for me – and Dolly! On Hand is an easy way to

Annie Redmile July 10, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

Mental Health Services in Kensington

Mental Health Services in Kensington

It is great to be able to share good information. The links to the information here regarding mental health services in Kensington have been provided by Hayley Turner of the Kensington and Chelsea Social Council.  https://www.kcsc.org.uk/self-care-directory?display_name=&self_care_one_to_one_or_group Community Living Well https://communitylivingwell.co.uk/

Annie Redmile June 10, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

Buskers Fit for the Royal Borough

Buskers Fit for the Royal Borough

We have always liked ‘high standards’ to be applied to all our services in Kensington and the Royal Borough and it is now the time to assess our ‘buskers’. Busking has always had a proud tradition in London. A consultation

Annie Redmile May 29, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

Great New Service for Mental Health in Kensington

Great New Service for Mental Health in Kensington

My thanks to Alison Lynch of Chesterton Square, W8 for sharing this information. She has praised her colleague Dr Poyser for developing this website which she believes is ‘brilliant’ and will be a great help for residents in Kensington. https://DirectMe.org

Annie Redmile May 29, 2019April 1, 2020 Did You Know? Read more

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