1. Local NHS trusts not consistently meeting legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

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    Brent residents who are blind, deaf or have a learning disability are not being given as much support as they should by local health services, new research shows.

  2. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

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    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  3. GP access: the story in Brent

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    Thanks to feedback shared by hundreds of Brent residents, we've been able to go to local GPs with recommendations for how to improve access.

  4. Understanding the experience of accessing a GP in Brent

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    How easy is it for patients to arrange a GP appointment in Brent? Are people able to speak to a doctor when they need to? Is it possible to arrange face-to-face appointments?

  5. Patient engagement at Northwick Park Hospital

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    Read on for an example of Healthwatch in action, making sure patients are heard and working with healthcare providers to help bring change.

  6. GP Access Hubs offer longer hours and more appointments

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    New GP Access Hubs are making it easier for patients in Brent to see a GP in the evening or at weekends.

  7. Still time to have your say about changes to local orthopaedic surgery

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    The NHS in North West London is asking patients and local people for your views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal.

  8. Patient feedback: July - September

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    We've published our Q2 patient experience report, highlighting the key issues and themes raised from July - September this year.

  9. 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.

  10. What do you think about the London Ambulance Service?

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  11. Changes to local orthopaedic surgery given the go-ahead

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    The planned changes will see orthopaedic surgery moved to a dedicated centre at Central Middlesex Hospital.

  12. Patient feedback: October - December 2022

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    Read more about the experiences and concerns of local people, focusing on data from Q3 2022-2023.

  13. LNWH share strategy for the next five years

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    Read about the priorities and ambitions of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH).

  14. 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.

  15. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  16. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  17. Raising the voice of our unpaid carers

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    Our recent event celebrated unpaid carers, but also looked at the challenges they face

  18. 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.

  19. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  20. 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.

  21. Quality and equality in North West London Maternity services - Community engagement report

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    We want to spotlight our latest report that examines the quality and equality of North West London maternity services, a project that expands on our previous maternity research in Brent.

  22. The new Willesden Eyecare Centre

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    We are sharing details about the new eyecare centre in Willesden and what it will mean for patients in Brent and wider north west London.

  23. 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.

  24. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?