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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. GP Access Hub Appointments in Brent

    Report -

    A report on patient experiences of making appointments in GP Access Hubs, and knowledge of self-care or alternatives to GP appointments

  3. Accessing services over the Christmas and New Year break

    News -

    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.

  4. Accessing health services over the August bank holiday

    News -

    Find out what's open when, and what to do if you have a medical emergency.

  5. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

    Report -

    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  6. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

    Report -

    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

    News -

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

  9. 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

  10. Developing Brent’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy: new report now available

    News -

    We have been working closely with Brent Council to make sure the new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy meets the needs of our community.

  11. Introducing North West London’s integrated care system (ICS)

    News -

    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. How is the NHS changing?

    News -

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

  13. Advisory Group minutes - September 2023

    Report -

    Minutes from the September 2023 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  14. Healthwatch Brent Engagement Strategy

    Report -

    Sharing how we plan to work with communities, services and other partners to improve care for all.

  15. The new NHS Dental Recovery plan

    News -

    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.

  16. 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

  17. Two North West London Hospitals to introduce Martha's Rule

    News -

    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.

  18. North Mid and Royal Free London proposed merger

    News -

    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.

  19. Conversation at a Brent Memory Cafe

    Blog -

    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.