Harrow Tuberculosis Needs Assessment

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Welcome to the Harrow Tuberculosis (TB) Needs Assessment Engagement page.

Introduction

Tuberculosis can affect anyone, and it is important that we understand how it impacts people and communities in Harrow.

Although TB rates in England are generally low, London continues to have some of the highest rates in the country, which is why understanding local experiences and awareness is important.

The number of people with latent TB in Harrow has risen due to migration from countries with high rates of TB. Whilst people with latent TB cannot infect others, latent TB can progress to active TB if left untreated. Latent TB screening is offered to people aged 16–35 years who were born in, or spent more than six months in, a country with a high incidence of TB and who entered the UK within the last five years.

The London Borough of Harrow and local NHS partners are carrying out a needs assessment to learn more about awareness of TB, experiences of diagnosis and treatment, and any barriers people may face in accessing support and services.

To support this work, we have created a short survey to help us gather views and experiences from local residents and organisations.

We welcome responses from residents, community and voluntary organisations, faith groups, healthcare professionals, and local services working with Harrow communities.

All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to help improve local public health planning and support services.

The survey will run for 6 weeks from 28 May to 11:59pm on 8 July. Please find the survey at the bottom of this page.

Next Steps

The results of this survey will be reviewed by the Harrow Public Health team and local NHS partners. The findings will help shape Harrow’s future TB Action Plan, including awareness and prevention work, access to testing and treatment, and community support and engagement activities. This will help ensure local services are based on the needs and experiences of Harrow residents and communities.

Welcome to the Harrow Tuberculosis (TB) Needs Assessment Engagement page.

Introduction

Tuberculosis can affect anyone, and it is important that we understand how it impacts people and communities in Harrow.

Although TB rates in England are generally low, London continues to have some of the highest rates in the country, which is why understanding local experiences and awareness is important.

The number of people with latent TB in Harrow has risen due to migration from countries with high rates of TB. Whilst people with latent TB cannot infect others, latent TB can progress to active TB if left untreated. Latent TB screening is offered to people aged 16–35 years who were born in, or spent more than six months in, a country with a high incidence of TB and who entered the UK within the last five years.

The London Borough of Harrow and local NHS partners are carrying out a needs assessment to learn more about awareness of TB, experiences of diagnosis and treatment, and any barriers people may face in accessing support and services.

To support this work, we have created a short survey to help us gather views and experiences from local residents and organisations.

We welcome responses from residents, community and voluntary organisations, faith groups, healthcare professionals, and local services working with Harrow communities.

All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to help improve local public health planning and support services.

The survey will run for 6 weeks from 28 May to 11:59pm on 8 July. Please find the survey at the bottom of this page.

Next Steps

The results of this survey will be reviewed by the Harrow Public Health team and local NHS partners. The findings will help shape Harrow’s future TB Action Plan, including awareness and prevention work, access to testing and treatment, and community support and engagement activities. This will help ensure local services are based on the needs and experiences of Harrow residents and communities.

Page published: 28 May 2026, 02:14 PM