1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. Getting help from Brent adult social care

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  3. Voyage 1 Care Home - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  4. Tower House Care Home - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  5. The experience of health and social care provided in Supported Living Schemes in Brent

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    Summary of six enter and view visits to supported living schemes in Brent

  6. Parkside Reeson Care Home - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  7. Visram House - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  8. 40 Verney Street - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  9. Brianwood House - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  10. Victoria Care Centre - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  11. Edinburgh House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  12. Lee Valley - Enter and View report

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    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  13. Ogilvy Court - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  14. Franklyn Lodge Care Home- Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  15. Middlesex Manor Nursing Centre - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  16. Rugby Avenue - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  17. Willesden Lane - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  18. The Avenue - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  19. Kenbrook Care Home - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  20. Tower House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  21. Clarendon House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  22. Arran Court - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  23. Avonhurst House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  24. Christ Church Court - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  25. Rosemary House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  26. Tulsi House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  27. Willow House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  28. Support for carers in Brent

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    If you provide unpaid care in Brent, there is a lot of support you’re entitled to.

  29. Cancer information and support organisations

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    If you need cancer information and advice for yourself or want to support a loved one, here are several organisations and groups that can help.

  30. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  31. How to become a healthcare assistant

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    If you are considering becoming a healthcare assistant, we have compiled skills, qualifications and online resources to support you.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  40. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  41. 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.

  42. 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

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  46. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  47. Covid-19 information and guidance

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    Information and guidance about Covid-19 (coronavirus). Information last updated 8 July 2022.

  48. A Brent resident’s experience of Covid-19

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    In a lively conversation, Mukhtar described his experience of the virus with us. He started by saying, “I am lucky to be alive.”