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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  3. Attitudes Towards Self-Care in Brent

    Report -

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

  4. Diabetes Awareness in Brent

    Report -

    Research into awareness of diabetes within Brent's diverse communities

  5. Accessible information: survey shows many patients still not getting the support they need

    News -

    National findings from Healthwatch England are likely to reflect the situation here in Brent.

  6. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  7. Patient feedback: July - September

    News -

    We've published our Q2 patient experience report, highlighting the key issues and themes raised from July - September this year.

  8. 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.

  9. Mental health support in Brent

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  10. Over 10,000 NHS pharmacies start treating for common conditions

    News -

    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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Public consultation on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services in North Central London

    News -

    Share your views on the future of maternity, neonatal and children’s surgical
    services in North Central London

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. Quality and equality in North West London Maternity services - Community engagement report

    News -

    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.

  17. The new Willesden Eyecare Centre

    News -

    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.

  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. Our complaints process

    Report -

    Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved.

  20. Independence Policy

    Report -

    Find out how we maintain our independence while working with partners to improve services.

  21. Celebrating our amazing volunteers

    News -

    Volunteers are at the heart of Healthwatch Brent’s work – so during volunteers’ week we wanted to take the time to say thank you for everything that they do.

  22. Help shape health and social care as part of our Advisory Group

    News -

    Could you help support Healthwatch Brent's work by offering expertise, experience and knowledge to shape our priorities?

  23. How can Healthwatch Brent make a difference? Our priorities for 2022-23

    News -

    Over the past 12 months, hundreds of Brent residents and local organisations have shared feedback about what matters to them.

  24. Healthwatch Brent welcomes new Chair

    News -

    We are pleased to introduce Shyama Perera as the new Chair for the Healthwatch Brent Advisory Group.

  25. Annual report 2020 - 2021

    News -

    We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2020/21.

  26. Healthwatch Brent is under new management

    News -

    On 1st April 2021, The Advocacy Project was awarded the contract to manage Healthwatch Brent.

  27. Healthwatch Brent annual report 2020 - 2021

    Report -

    Caring for our communities through COVID-19 - Healthwatch Brent annual report for 2020 - 2021

  28. Q2 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

    Report -

    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  29. Q4 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

    Report -

    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  30. Laying the foundations: Healthwatch Brent Annual Report 2021 - 2022

    Report -

    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.

  31. Opportunity: Join us as a Community Researcher

    News -

    We're looking for people from Brent's Polish and Romanian communities to support our work.

  32. Governance and Prioritisation Process

    Report -

    Healthwatch Brent makes its decisions in an open and transparent way and ensures the interests of the people of Brent are always put first.

  33. Healthwatch Brent Strategy

    Report -

    Our strategy outlines how we will meet our aims and statutory roles

  34. Enter and View Policy

    Report -

    The purpose of this policy is to provide good practice guidance on Enter and View visits to ensure they are carried out in an effective, accountable and transparent manner

  35. Privacy Policy

    Report -

    This Privacy Notice explains when and why we collect personal information about you, how we use it and the conditions under which we may disclose it to others.

  36. Communications and Social Media Strategy

    Report -

    Outlining how we will communicate with Brent residents, patients, partner organisations and other key stakeholders.

  37. Advisory Group minutes - August 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the August 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  38. Advisory Group minutes - September 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the September 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  39. Advisory Group minutes - November 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the November 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  40. Advisory Group minutes - February 2022

    Report -

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

  41. Q1 quarterly monitoring report, 2022 - 2023

    Report -

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

  42. Advisory Group minutes - October 2022

    Report -

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

  43. Advisory Group minutes - September 2023

    Report -

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

  44. Equality and Diversity Policy

    Report -

    Find out more about our commitment to equality and diversity.

  45. Working on what matters to you

    News -

    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  46. Building Bridges: Annual Report 22 - 23

    Report -

    An overview of our work from the past year

  47. Healthwatch Brent Engagement Strategy

    Report -

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

  48. Job opportunity: Communications and Engagement Officer

    News -

    Help Healthwatch Brent reach the communities that could benefit most from our support

  49. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

    News -

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