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How to Book Your Free MenB Vaccination: Protecting Young Adults in Brent
As young people across Brent prepare for their next steps—whether heading off to university, college, starting an apprenticeship, or stepping into the workplace—keeping up to date with routine immunisations is one of the most effective ways to stay safe…
Meningococcal disease can develop rapidly and be life-threatening, but protection is available. NHS England has highlighted the importance of getting…
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Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer can affect anyone, but the experiences, outcomes, and barriers to diagnosis are not the same for everyone. July is Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on health inequalities and ensure that every resident in Brent—…
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Join us for Share for Better Care Week 2026
Healthwatch England need your help to spread the word this March - let's help more people have a stronger voice in their care and get involved in a national week of action.
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Healthwatch England need your help to spread the word this March - let's help more people have a stronger voice in their care and get involved…
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Help shape NHS 111 services in North West London
Are you a North West London resident? Have you used the NHS 111 service? If so, London Ambulance Service invites you to join their Patient Advisory Group (PAG). Find out more below.
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Men would come forward for prostate cancer screening
Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to our new research.
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Latest reports and publication
Pharmacy First Awareness
The Pharmacy First service was launched on 31st January 2024 (almost two and a half years ago) with the aim of freeing up General Practice (GP) appointments for patients who need them most and to give people quicker and more convenient access to safe and high-quality healthcare.
It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for 7 common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), aiming to address health issues before they get worse.
This report focuses on two main areas of research;
1) Our residents' awareness and understanding of the service available under Pharmacy First
2) If / how these services are being used.
Our aim is to forward our residents feedback and our recommendation to key Health and Care decision makers so that the information can help inform future decision making.
It includes the supply of appropriate medicines for 7 common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections (UTIs), aiming to address health issues before they get worse.
This report focuses on two main areas of research;
1) Our residents' awareness and understanding of the service available under Pharmacy First
2) If / how these services are being used.
Our aim is to forward our residents feedback and our recommendation to key Health and Care decision makers so that the information can help inform future decision making.
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Speaking up for better care: Annual Report 25-26
An overview of our work from the past year
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