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

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    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. 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.

  11. 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.

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

    Report -

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

  13. Identifying Young Carers in Substance Misuse Households

    Report -

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

  14. Concerns from Carers in Brent regarding Direct Payments

    Report -

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

  15. Support for dementia in Brent

    Advice and Information -

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.