Personal health assessments for Grenfell survivors: Outcomes, updates and clinical review
The Personal health assessments for Grenfell survivors: outcomes, updates and clinical review sets out what NHS West and North London did, what was found, and what happens next following Personal Health Assessments (PHAs) offered to adult survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire. PHAs were offered to people who exited the Tower after 1:28am, when smoke exposure significantly increased. The assessments were based on national and local clinical advice and could be taken through the NHS or an approved private provider.
Take-up was good, with over half of eligible survivors completing a PHA. The clinical review found no new or unexpected patterns of illness linked to the Grenfell fire. Some health issues were identified, but these were common in the wider population and were already known to, and managed by, GPs or specialist services. Mental health impacts were evident, in line with expectations after such a tragedy. Feedback from patients was positive. Ongoing annual health checks and public health monitoring will continue to ensure survivors remain supported and any new concerns are identified quickly.
