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. 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.

  3. New funding for London dentists

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    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  4. Winter Access Funds Evaluation Reports – March 2022

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    Evaluating the additional services made available through Brent's winter access fund

  5. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

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    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  6. Experiences of accessing a GP in Brent

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    We spoke to 371 people to find out about experiences of accessing a GP appointment in Brent

  7. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  8. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  9. 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

  10. Brent Council’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy - phase three consultation findings

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    We took Brent Council's draft Health & Wellbeing Strategy out into the community to see if it met their needs

  11. Experiences of online GP consultations in North West London

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    Patients across North West London shared their views on online GP consultations

  12. 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.

  13. Celebrating our amazing volunteers

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    Volunteers are at the heart of Healthwatch Brent’s work – so during volunteers’ week we wanted to take the time to say thank you for everything that they do.

  14. Help shape health and social care as part of our Advisory Group

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    Could you help support Healthwatch Brent's work by offering expertise, experience and knowledge to shape our priorities?

  15. Meet Mary and Margaret - two of our longest-serving volunteers

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    Meet Margaret and Mary, two of Healthwatch Brent’s longest-serving volunteers.

  16. How can Healthwatch Brent make a difference? Our priorities for 2022-23

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    Over the past 12 months, hundreds of Brent residents and local organisations have shared feedback about what matters to them.

  17. 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.

  18. What can you do as a Healthwatch Brent volunteer?

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    What do our volunteers get up to, and how can you get involved?

  19. Q4 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

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    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  20. Laying the foundations: Healthwatch Brent Annual Report 2021 - 2022

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    In our first year running Healthwatch Brent we've taken on some big priorities that matter to local people - like GP access, maternity improvements and Covid-19 vaccination. We've also developed close links with borough's diverse range of community and voluntary organisations. Read all about it in our 2021 - 2022 annual report.

  21. Opportunity: Join us as a Community Researcher

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    We're looking for people from Brent's Polish and Romanian communities to support our work.

  22. Advisory Group minutes - February 2022

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    Minutes from the February 2022 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  23. Covid-19 information and guidance

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

  24. 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.

  25. Patient Experience Report Q1 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from April - June 2022

  26. Q1 quarterly monitoring report, 2022 - 2023

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    Executive summary of our quarterly monitoring report, Q1 2022 - 2023

  27. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

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    The summer edition of our Brent Voices magazine has just landed...

  28. Accessible information: survey shows many patients still not getting the support they need

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    National findings from Healthwatch England are likely to reflect the situation here in Brent.

  29. 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.

  30. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  31. 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.

  32. Celebrating our 2022 highlights

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    Every year we take a look back to see what your feedback and support has helped to achieve.

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

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  34. Advisory Group minutes - October 2022

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    Minutes from the October 2022 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  35. Mental health support in Brent

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    Are you living in Brent and looking for mental health support? There is a range of in-person services and online resources to assist you.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  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. Local organisations and resources for Brent parents

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    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.

  41. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  42. 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.

  43. 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

  44. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.