1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. Local organisations and resources for Brent parents

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    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.

  6. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Getting help from Brent adult social care

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    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.

  13. Christ Church Court - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  14. Rosemary House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  15. Tulsi House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  16. Willow House - Enter and View report

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    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of health and social care providers within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  17. Support for carers in Brent

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    If you provide unpaid care in Brent, there is a lot of support you’re entitled to.

  18. How to become a healthcare assistant

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

  19. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  20. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  21. Local NHS trusts not consistently meeting legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

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    Brent residents who are blind, deaf or have a learning disability are not being given as much support as they should by local health services, new research shows.

  22. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  23. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  24. Patient Experience Report April - September 2021

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    This repor gives a summary of our patient experience feedback from April - September 2021

  25. Discharge from Hospital (to appropriate care)

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    Patients' experiences of being discharged from hospital and referred to other services

  26. Inpatient Mouth Care in Brent

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    Healthwatch Brent conducted a review into hospitalised patients’ mouth care across wards in London North West University Trust.

  27. Inpatient Personal Care in Brent

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    Healthwatch Brent conducted a review into hospitalised patients’ experiences of non-clinical, personal care in London North West University Trust.

  28. Patient Experience at London North West London University Healthcare Trust

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    An overview of patient experiences from London North West University Trust.

  29. Hospital patient discharge survey

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    Brent patients share their experience of being discharged from local London North West Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWHNT) hospitals.

  30. Phlebotomy Services in Brent

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    A review of Brent patients' experiences with phlebotomy services

  31. Shaping a Healthier Future, Northwick Park A&E

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    Summary of evidence regarding Shaping a Healthier Future (SaHF) and A&E in Northwick Park Hospital (NPH) and Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH)

  32. Summary of views on GP Hubs

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    In November and December 2014, Healthwatch Brent asked residents about their views on GP Hubs

  33. Survey of patients using A&E / UCC At Northwick Park Hospital

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    Healthwatch Brent gathered the views of 35 patients using A&E / Urgent Care Centre at Northwick Park Hospital in December 2014, and a further survey of 62 patients was carried out in February 2015.

  34. Survey of patients using A&E / UCC at Northwick Park Hospital - response

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    Feedback provided by the Emergency Department Management team at Northwick Park Hospital

  35. Patient engagement at Northwick Park Hospital

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    Read on for an example of Healthwatch in action, making sure patients are heard and working with healthcare providers to help bring change.

  36. Jonson Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Jonson Ward which is an Intestinal failure unit at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and hear their views on the service that they are receiving.

  37. Fredrick Salmon Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Fredrick Salmon Ward at St Marks Hospital to engage with patients and to hear their views on the service that they are receiving.

  38. Dowland Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Dowland Ward at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and to hear their views on the service that they are receiving.

  39. Ambulatory Care at Northwick Park Hospital - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Ambulatory Care at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and to hear their views on the service that they are receiving

  40. Evelyn Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Evelyn Ward which specialises in caring for patients with Orthopaedic
    trauma at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and to hear their views

  41. Meal times at Northwick Park Hopsital - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent initiated a project to find out the views of patients in Northwick Park Hospital on the standard of food and service.

  42. Maternity Unit, Northwick Park Hospital - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the Maternity Unit at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and to hear their views on the service that they are receiving.

  43. Abbey Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Abbey Ward at Central Middlesex Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  44. Carroll Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Carroll Ward at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  45. Hardy Ward - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to Hardy Ward at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  46. Northwick Park Stroke Unit - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the Stroke Unit at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  47. Northwick Park Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinic - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the Trauma and Orthopaedics Clinic at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  48. Willesden Community Rehabilitation Hospital - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the Willesden Community Rehabilitation Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  49. Central Middlesex Hospital Physiotherapy Centre - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the Central Middlesex Hospital Physiotherapy Centre to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.

  50. Northwick Park Phlebotomy Clinic - Enter and View report

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    Healthwatch Brent made a visit to the phlebotomy clinic at Northwick Park Hospital to engage with patients and carers to hear their views on the service they are receiving.