Following the Grenfell tragedy, the Council and the NHS remain committed to monitoring the health and wellbeing of the local community, they work closely with partners to track various aspects of environmental and public health to ensure ongoing support and recovery.
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Public Health monitoring approach
Public Health collaborate with key organisations, each responsible for different aspects of health monitoring:
- Air quality monitoring – Led by the UK Health Security Agency
- Soil monitoring – Managed by RBKC Environmental Health
- Clinical monitoring – Overseen by the NHS North West London
- Population health data monitoring – Conducted by RBKC Public Health
Additionally, Public Health run a five-year health and wellbeing survey to ensure the community’s voice is heard. This survey helps them understand how residents perceive their health, wellbeing, and recovery while shaping services to meet local needs.
Population health monitoring
Population health monitoring tracks the health and wellbeing of Notting Dale residents over time, comparing trends with similar locations to identify changing needs. Using anonymised NHS data, public health review health conditions, prescribed medications, and service usage to detect emerging patterns. If significant changes are identified, there is a structured process to investigate and determine necessary service adjustments.
This work aligns with the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) 2024, which provides a comprehensive overview of local health and wellbeing needs. You can read more about the JSNA here.
Key findings from population health monitoring
The latest analysis provides insights into key health trends in the community:
- Respiratory conditions: No significant increase observed, apart from expected seasonal flu and COVID-19 trends.
- Mental health: Increased prescribing of mental health medication, reflecting broader trends linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living challenges.
- Cancer monitoring: No increased occurrence of cancer detected in the population.
- Pregnancy and childbirth: GP activity levels remain consistent with pre-tragedy trends.
Some health conditions take time to appear, so we will continue to monitor health data closely. This will help us spot any emerging issues early and make sure people get the right support when they need it.
