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

    Advice and Information -

    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. New funding for London dentists

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    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  3. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  4. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  5. Patient Experience Report April - September 2021

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    This repor gives a summary of our patient experience feedback from April - September 2021

  6. Inpatient Mouth Care in Brent

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    Healthwatch Brent conducted a review into hospitalised patients’ mouth care across wards in London North West University Trust.

  7. Oral Health Report for Children Under 5

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    Research on dental hygiene amongst children under five years old in Brent

  8. Find an NHS dentist in Brent

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  9. Patient Experience Report Q3 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022

  10. 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.

  11. Patient Experience Report Q4 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023

  12. Community Research Report: Experiences of Romanian People Living in Brent

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  13. 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.

  14. How to access NHS services for Easter bank holiday

    Advice and Information -

    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

  15. 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.

  16. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  17. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  18. Getting help from Brent adult social care

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  19. Identifying Young Carers in Substance Misuse Households – Review of Recommendations

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    Following up on recommendations from 2018 to see what changes have been made

  20. Identifying Young Carers in Substance Misuse Households

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    A consultation with substance users to identify better ways of working with families and supporting children within their families

  21. Concerns from Carers in Brent regarding Direct Payments

    Report -

    A request for clear and transparent answers to carers’ questions about Direct Payments.

  22. Support for dementia in Brent

    Advice and Information -

    Advice and information for people dealing with dementia and their loved ones.

  23. Support for carers in Brent

    Advice and Information -

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

  24. 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

  25. Cancer information and support organisations

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  26. Local organisations and resources for Brent parents

    Advice and Information -

    You don’t have to be alone navigating the world of parenting. We want to highlight both free and paid organisations that offer activities and support for parents in Brent.

  27. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  28. 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.

  29. How to become a healthcare assistant

    Advice and Information -

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

  30. Brent Autism Care Navigation Service

    Advice and Information -

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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Breastfeeding and emotional support resources for new Brent parents

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    You don't have to be alone navigating the new world of parenting. Here are some local organisations and support services that can assist with any breastfeeding, emotional support and infant caring support.

  34. Building better health equalities: new monthly lecture series

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    Join our monthly lectures to find out more about the key issues effecting health equalities.

  35. Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

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    Report looking into Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

  36. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  37. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  38. 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.

  39. 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

  40. 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.

  41. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  45. 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.

  46. Enter & View Report: Park Royal Medical Centre

    Report -

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

  47. 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.

  48. Relocation of Wembley Park Drive Medical Centre

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    We are sharing information about Wembley Park Drive Medical Centre and what that means for patients.