As the Grenfell Tower is carefully taken down, many residents have asked for further information about health risks and for a single place to hear what health data shows and what action is being taken. The Grenfell Health Information Group is being introduced to share updates openly with the community. It brings together our ongoing environmental and health monitoring and creates a simple route to raise and respond to concerns. 

What the Group does: 

  • tracks health and wellbeing trends across North Kensington using anonymised NHS data—covering GP, hospital and prescribing activity—across 134 indicators, reviewed quarterly and compared with a similar area 

  • considers environmental information (such as UKHSA air-quality assessments and RBKC soil testing) alongside clinical insight. 

  • acts on concerns via an established clinical reporting route and by using Enhanced Health Checks to spot issues early. 

Who’s on it (in brief) Senior public health leaders, NHS clinicians from adult and children’s services, analysts, engagement and communications leads, with input from environmental and government partners when needed. 

How we’ll keep you informed

We will regularly issue updates on what we’re seeing and what we’re doing about it. The Grenfell Health Information Group's is to hold community sessions where interested members of the public can come along, ask questions, and here directly from the experts and decision-makers involved. 

How to stay involved

Attend a community session or sign up to receiving updates via our Insight bulletin, book an Enhanced Health Check via your GP, and see updates at grenfell.nhs.uk/monitoring.

Community-Led Recovery: Grenfell Population Health Monitoring Information Meeting

On 19 November 2025, an important community meeting took place at Bay 20, bringing together local residents, NHS North West London representatives, and public health officials. The session aimed to provide clear, accessible information about population health monitoring and its role in supporting recovery for those affected by the Grenfell tragedy.

Key Highlights:

  • Purpose: To explain how health data is collected and used to shape services, ensuring transparency and community involvement.
  • Discussion themes:
    • Sources of health data and how it informs care.
    • Cancer detection and prevention strategies.
    • Importance of early intervention and ongoing monitoring.
  • Community voice: Attendees strongly emphasized that recovery must be community-led, calling for more engagement opportunities and inclusion of subject matter experts in future sessions.
  • Next steps: The next community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 February 2026, (venue to be confirmed). Everyone is welcome to attend and contribute to shaping future health services.

This meeting builds on previous engagement efforts and reflects a continued commitment to transparency, inclusion, and collaboration in the Grenfell recovery process. Find out more.

Grenfell Firefighter research study: Key findings

A research study, led by experts from Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge, has examined the long-term health of London firefighters, including those who responded to the Grenfell Tower fire. The study, commissioned by the London Fire Brigade, aimed to identify any early signs of health risks, such as cancer, by analysing blood samples for small DNA changes that could be linked to illness. Find out more.