Summary

• Personal Health Assessments for Grenfell adult survivors who left after 1:28am, when smoke exposure was likely higher
• One‑off, extended health check (up to 60 mins) with on‑the‑day tests and optional chest X‑ray
• Choice of provider: NHS at St Charles or London Doctors Clinic (same checks, NHS referrals)
• Children continue with specialist annual checks at St Mary’s Hospital
• Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive: trust in NHS, support for public healthcare, and easy booking.

Personal Health Assessments for survivors who left Grenfell Tower after 1:28am

Some people who escaped the Tower after 1:28am had more exposure to thicker, more widespread smoke. The NHS offered one off Personal Health Assessments (PHAs) to this group to provide reassurance, pick up any concerns early, and make sure people get the care they need.  The PHAs were carried out between February and August 2025.

Who this was for

• Adults who left the Tower after 1:28am (time set by the coroner based on how the fire and smoke changed).

Children and young people in survivor families are supported through specialist annual health checks with a consultant paediatrician at St Mary’s Hospital (child‑friendly setting). PHAs focused on adults.

What a Personal Health Assessment included

• Up to 60 minutes with a GP to talk through any health concerns.
• On‑the‑day access to tests (for example, blood tests), with results where possible and referrals if more checks are needed.
• Optional chest X‑ray, discussed and agreed with you.
• Findings are added to your GP record so your care continues smoothly.

How this differed from an Enhanced Health Checks

Enhanced Health Checks (EHCs) are available every year to people affected by the fire. PHAs were a one‑off, longer appointment with access to a wider range of tests on the day. Many people may still benefit from their regular annual EHC.

Choice of provider

Survivors could choose from either:

1) Local NHS at St Charles (West London GP Federation), or

2) London Doctors Clinic (private provider).

Both offered the same core checks and referrals into NHS services where needed.

What people told us

Feedback from those who took part has been overwhelmingly positive. Themes included:

• trust in NHS staff (“I have trust in the professionals working for the NHS.”)
• support for public healthcare (“Support public service.”)
• convenience and care (easy booking, help from the Dedicated Service team)

Who took part

116 people were identified as survivors who left the Tower after 1.28 am group (96 adults, 20 children):

• the NHS Dedicated Service spoke with 78 adults
• 60 adults were supported to book a PHA appointment of which 52 attended and completed a PHA appointment
• others were considering the offer or chose not to proceed (a small number declined)

When all assessments and results are in, the NHS will complete a full analysis

Downloads (please keep these attached on this page)

• Information leaflet – Arabic, English, 
• FAQs – Personal Health Assessment
• Personal Health Assessments - core components
• Provider offers - LMA, London Doctors Clinic