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

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    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

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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.

  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

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  6. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    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

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    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

    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.

  21. How to become a healthcare assistant

    Advice and Information -

    If you are considering becoming a healthcare assistant, we have compiled skills, qualifications and online resources to support you.

  22. 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.

  23. Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

    Report -

    Report looking into Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

  24. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  25. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  26. Community Research Report: Experiences of Romanian People Living in Brent

    Report -

    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. 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.

  30. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  34. Enter & View Report: Oxgate Garden Surgery

    Report -

    We spoke to patients and staff at Oxgate Garden Surgery, to understand experiences of primary care and make suggestions for improvement.

  35. Enter & View Report: Park Royal Medical Centre

    Report -

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

  36. Enter & View Report: Stonebridge Practice

    Report -

    We spoke to patients and staff at Stonebridge Practice, to understand experiences of primary care and make suggestions for improvement.

  37. 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.

  38. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.