1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. New funding for London dentists

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    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  3. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  4. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  5. Patient Experience Report April - September 2021

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

  6. Inpatient Mouth Care in Brent

    Report -

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

  7. Oral Health Report for Children Under 5

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    Research on dental hygiene amongst children under five years old in Brent

  8. Find an NHS dentist in Brent

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  9. Patient Experience Report Q3 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022

  10. 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.

  11. Patient Experience Report Q4 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023

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

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. Diabetes Awareness in Brent

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    Research into awareness of diabetes within Brent's diverse communities

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

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

  21. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.