1. 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.

  2. The pathway to preventing Type 2 diabetes

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  3. Health Awareness Day

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  4. Chai & Chat Wellbeing Cafe

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  5. Young Healthwatch Brent

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    Shining a spotlight on the health and care issues that affect children and young people across Brent

  6. Community voices

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    Join our network of grassroots partners

  7. 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.

  8. Our staff

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    Meet the Healthwatch Brent team

  9. Covid-19 information and guidance

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

  10. Lecture series

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  11. 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.

  12. Q1 quarterly monitoring report, 2022 - 2023

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

  13. Patient Experience Report Q1 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from April - June 2022

  14. Our policies

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    View our policies and strategy documents

  15. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Working together to improve kidney care in London: online workshop

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  19. Working together to improve kidney care in London: second workshop

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  20. Health equalities lecture: Can we have a GP system that works for everyone?

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  21. Community cancer awareness evening

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  22. Making the final months count: how can we improve end of life care?

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  23. Advisory Group minutes - October 2022

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

  24. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

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

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  35. 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.

  36. 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

  37. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  43. 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.

  44. Enter & View Report: Park Royal Medical Centre

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

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.