1. 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

  2. Brent Council’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy - phase two consultation findings

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    Community groups in Brent gave feedback on the key priorities for the Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy

  3. Influencing Brent Council’s new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    Having your say on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

  4. How is the NHS changing?

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    Watch this simple video to understand more about how the NHS works.

  5. Improving community-based specialist palliative care

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    Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  13. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  14. Attitudes Towards Self-Care in Brent

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    A report looking at attitudes towards self-care, and use of the Health Help Now app, in Brent

  15. Diabetes Awareness in Brent

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    Research into awareness of diabetes within Brent's diverse communities

  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. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.