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. 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.

  7. 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?

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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?

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

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

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?