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. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  13. Maternal Mental Wellbeing in Brent

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    A report looking at maternal wellbeing in Brent

  14. Pregnancy in Brent: A review of women’s experiences

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    A review of women's experiences with maternity services in Brent

  15. 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.

  16. Patient feedback: July - September

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

  17. Antenatal Care at Northwick Park Hospital: Patient experience report

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    We spoke to 37 patients currently receiving antenatal care at Northwick Park Hospital. This report outlines their overall feedback, including what's being done well and possible areas for improvement.

  18. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  19. What is it like to give birth in North West London?

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    We’re collecting feedback about local maternity and neonatal care

  20. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  21. 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.

  22. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  23. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services in Brent.

  24. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  25. Winter Access Funds Evaluation Reports – March 2022

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    Evaluating the additional services made available through Brent's winter access fund

  26. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

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    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  27. Experiences of accessing a GP in Brent

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    We spoke to 371 people to find out about experiences of accessing a GP appointment in Brent

  28. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  29. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  30. Experiences of online GP consultations in North West London

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    Patients across North West London shared their views on online GP consultations

  31. Patient Experience Report April - September 2021

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

  32. 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

  33. GP trends analysis report

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    This report examines the patient experience of GP Practices in Brent

  34. Phlebotomy Services in Brent

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    A review of Brent patients' experiences with phlebotomy services

  35. 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

  36. GP access: the story in Brent

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    Thanks to feedback shared by hundreds of Brent residents, we've been able to go to local GPs with recommendations for how to improve access.

  37. Understanding the experience of accessing a GP in Brent

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    How easy is it for patients to arrange a GP appointment in Brent? Are people able to speak to a doctor when they need to? Is it possible to arrange face-to-face appointments?

  38. Patient Experience Report Q1 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from April - June 2022

  39. GP Access Hubs offer longer hours and more appointments

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    New GP Access Hubs are making it easier for patients in Brent to see a GP in the evening or at weekends.

  40. 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.

  41. Patient Experience Report Q3 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022

  42. Patient feedback: October - December 2022

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    Read more about the experiences and concerns of local people, focusing on data from Q3 2022-2023.

  43. 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.

  44. Patient Experience Report Q4 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023

  45. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  46. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

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

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  48. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  49. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  50. Enter & View Report: Oxgate Garden Surgery

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