1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. New funding for London dentists

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    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  4. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

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    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  5. Developing Brent’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy: new report now available

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    We have been working closely with Brent Council to make sure the new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy meets the needs of our community.

  6. Influencing Brent Council’s new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    Having your say on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

  7. Celebrating our amazing volunteers

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    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.

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

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

  9. Meet Mary and Margaret - two of our longest-serving volunteers

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    Meet Margaret and Mary, two of Healthwatch Brent’s longest-serving volunteers.

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

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

  11. 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.

  12. What can you do as a Healthwatch Brent volunteer?

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    What do our volunteers get up to, and how can you get involved?

  13. 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?

  14. Healthwatch Brent welcomes new Chair

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

  15. Annual report 2020 - 2021

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

  16. 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.

  17. Healthwatch Brent is under new management

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

  18. Opportunity: Join us as a Community Researcher

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

  19. A Brent resident’s experience of Covid-19

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    In a lively conversation, Mukhtar described his experience of the virus with us. He started by saying, “I am lucky to be alive.”

  20. Healthwatch Brent wins national award

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Brent is the winner of the ‘Outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference’ category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  21. Introducing North West London’s integrated care system (ICS)

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    From 1 July this year, new integrated care systems have been put in place to offer a joined-up approach from GPs, hospitals, local authorities and other health and social care partners.

  22. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

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    The summer edition of our Brent Voices magazine has just landed...

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Still time to have your say about changes to local orthopaedic surgery

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    The NHS in North West London is asking patients and local people for your views on a proposal to create a centre of excellence for inpatient orthopaedic surgery at Central Middlesex Hospital, Park Royal.

  26. 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.

  27. Celebrating our 2022 highlights

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    Every year we take a look back to see what your feedback and support has helped to achieve.

  28. 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.

  29. What do you think about the London Ambulance Service?

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  30. How is the NHS changing?

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    Watch this simple video to understand more about how the NHS works.

  31. Changes to local orthopaedic surgery given the go-ahead

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    The planned changes will see orthopaedic surgery moved to a dedicated centre at Central Middlesex Hospital.

  32. 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.

  33. LNWH share strategy for the next five years

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    Read about the priorities and ambitions of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH).

  34. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  35. Improving community-based specialist palliative care

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    Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it

  36.  This World Autism Acceptance Week, make sure your service is inclusive

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    How can health and social care services be more accessible?

  37. 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.

  38. Improving the experience of patients at Park Royal Mental Health Centre

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    Healthwatch Brent is working with teams at Park Royal to ensure patients understand their care and are able to speak up about their needs.

  39. Volunteering opportunity: communications

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    Join our team of volunteers and make a difference to local health and social care.

  40. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  41. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  42. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  43. Changes to how you make an NHS complaint

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    From 1 July, the NHS complaints procedure is changing - Here’s what residents of Brent need to know.

  44. 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

  45. Job opportunity: Communications and Engagement Officer

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