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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. Maternal Mental Wellbeing in Brent

    Report -

    A report looking at maternal wellbeing in Brent

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

    Report -

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

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

    Report -

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. Identifying Young Carers in Substance Misuse Households – Review of Recommendations

    Report -

    Following up on recommendations from 2018 to see what changes have been made

  16. 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

  17. Concerns from Carers in Brent regarding Direct Payments

    Report -

    A request for clear and transparent answers to carers’ questions about Direct Payments.

  18. Support for dementia in Brent

    Advice and Information -

    Advice and information for people dealing with dementia and their loved ones.

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

    Report -

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

  27. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  28. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

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

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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

  34. 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.

  35. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.