1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. How is the NHS changing?

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  8. Improving community-based specialist palliative care

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    Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it

  9.  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?

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Volunteering opportunity: communications

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

  13. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  14. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  15. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. Job opportunity: Communications and Engagement Officer

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

  19. Get the latest updates about local health and social care

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    Monthly healthcare news direct to your inbox

  20. Every Mind Matters

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    Share your story and help us build up a picture of mental health care

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. GP Access: Inequalities lecture Recap

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    How do you want to access your GP?

  31. 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.