1.  This World Autism Acceptance Week, make sure your service is inclusive

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    How can health and social care services be more accessible?

  2. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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    Read through our article to learn about our 2024 projects and priorities.

  3. Resources for disability in Brent

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    If you need to find organisations that support people with disabilities, we have compiled both free and paid resources.

  4. CNWL has a new Carers Charter

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    During Carers’ Week 2024, the Central and North West London NHS Trust launched their first Carers’ Charter for unpaid carers. We have shared more information below.

  5. Brent Autism Care Navigation Service

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    We are sharing details about the Brent Autism Care Navigation Service and how you or your loved one can start receiving support.

  6. Visit to Brent Play Association

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    Our Engagement Officer visited Brent Play Association and spoke to clients and staff. This is an insight into a successful day centre for young adults with special needs.

  7. Our Signposting and Information Service

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    If you need help and support accessing local services, or need assistance making a complaint, Healthwatch Brent can signpost and provide information.

  8. Support for neurodivergent community in Brent

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    This is a list of services and organisations in North West London that can support you or a loved one with a neurodivergence.

  9. EXAMPLE Our board meeting minutes and supporting materials - Month,Year

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    Take a look at our papers for our Committee Meeting.

  10. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  11. GP Access Hub Appointments in Brent

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    A report on patient experiences of making appointments in GP Access Hubs, and knowledge of self-care or alternatives to GP appointments

  12. Accessing services over the Christmas and New Year break

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    Season’s greetings from all of us at Healthwatch Brent – we hope that you have a peaceful and healthy festive break.

    Some of your usual NHS services will be closed or running reduced hours from 23– 26 December and from 30 December – 1 January, as services shut for the Christmas and New Year bank holidays. However, there are still options if you are unwell and need support.

  13. Accessing health services over the August bank holiday

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    Find out what's open when, and what to do if you have a medical emergency.

  14. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  15. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  16. Over 10,000 NHS pharmacies start treating for common conditions

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    Patients in England can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their local pharmacy without needing to see a GP, a new initiative from the NHS.

  17. How to access NHS services for Easter bank holiday

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    If you need support for your health outside of the standard opening hours of your local GP, there are places that you can go for support. Some usual NHS services will be closed or running reduced hours

  18. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  19. Temporary closures for pharmacies

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    New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read the below research to find out more.

  20. Developing Brent’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy: new report now available

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    We have been working closely with Brent Council to make sure the new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy meets the needs of our community.

  21. Introducing North West London’s integrated care system (ICS)

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    From 1 July this year, new integrated care systems have been put in place to offer a joined-up approach from GPs, hospitals, local authorities and other health and social care partners.

  22. How is the NHS changing?

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    Watch this simple video to understand more about how the NHS works.

  23. Advisory Group minutes - September 2023

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    Minutes from the September 2023 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  24. Healthwatch Brent Engagement Strategy

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    Sharing how we plan to work with communities, services and other partners to improve care for all.

  25. The new NHS Dental Recovery plan

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    From a new NHS plan published on 7th February, people can benefit from the NHS dental programmes and new patient support. Read this article to find out more.

  26. Public consultation on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services in North Central London

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    Share your views on the future of maternity, neonatal and children’s surgical
    services in North Central London

  27. Two North West London Hospitals to introduce Martha's Rule

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    NHS England has announced that Northwick Park and Ealing Hospital will be joining 100 hospitals across England to introduce 'Martha's Rule' from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  28. North Mid and Royal Free London proposed merger

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    North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are looking at how they can come together as one organisation after several years of close working.

  29. Conversation at a Brent Memory Cafe

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    For our Brent Adult Social care project, we spoke to Memory Cafe users about their experiences and collected feedback about health and social care systems.

  30. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  31. Enter & View Report: Oxgate Garden Surgery

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Oxgate Garden Surgery, to understand experiences of primary care and make suggestions for improvement.

  32. Enter & View Report: Park Royal Medical Centre

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Park Royal Medical Centre, to understand experiences of primary care and make suggestions for improvement.

  33. Enter & View Report: Stonebridge Practice

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Stonebridge Practice, to understand experiences of primary care and make suggestions for improvement.

  34. July Healthier Futures lecture: In conversation with Michael Rosen

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    Every month, we come together with our host organisation The Advocacy Project and Brent Councillor Ketan Sheth to host a topical discussion about building better health equalities. Previous topics have included children and young people's mental health, food inequality and hidden addictions.

  35. Physical fitness activities in Brent

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    Are you a Brent resident looking to work on your physical fitness? We have compiled free and paid activities to help you reach your exercise goals.

  36. Resident views on adult social care: People with dementia and their carers

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    Feedback and suggestions from 42 residents to improve Brent Adult Social care.

  37. Men United - A new Men's Social Club in Brent

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    Are you a male who is living in Brent? There is a new Men's Social club in Harlesden called Men United. Read on for more information and additional mental health support.

  38. Are you getting the eye care you need?

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    Complete our short survey and help the NHS hear if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

  39. Mental health and distress helplines

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    If you or a loved one are experiencing self-harm or distressing thoughts, here are some helplines to contact.

  40. Darzi review: Time to reset the contract between patients and the NHS?

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    Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read our response.

  41. Have your say to help fix the NHS

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    The Government has launched a public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS. Read to understand the importance of sharing your views.