1. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  2. 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.

  3. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  4. 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.

  5. Independence Policy

    Report -

    Find out how we maintain our independence while working with partners to improve services.

  6. Local NHS trusts not consistently meeting legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

    News -

    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.

  7. Building better health equalities: new monthly lecture series

    News -

    Join our monthly lectures to find out more about the key issues effecting health equalities.

  8. New funding for London dentists

    News -

    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  9. Winter Access Funds Evaluation Reports – March 2022

    Report -

    Evaluating the additional services made available through Brent's winter access fund

  10. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

    News -

    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  11. Experiences of accessing a GP in Brent

    Report -

    We spoke to 371 people to find out about experiences of accessing a GP appointment in Brent

  12. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  13. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

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

    Report -

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

  15. Brent Council’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy - phase three consultation findings

    Report -

    We took Brent Council's draft Health & Wellbeing Strategy out into the community to see if it met their needs

  16. Experiences of online GP consultations in North West London

    Report -

    Patients across North West London shared their views on online GP consultations

  17. 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

  18. Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent

    Report -

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

  19. Discharge from Hospital (to appropriate care)

    Report -

    Patients' experiences of being discharged from hospital and referred to other services

  20. GP Access Hub Appointments in Brent

    Report -

    A report on patient experiences of making appointments in GP Access Hubs, and knowledge of self-care or alternatives to GP appointments

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

    News -

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

  22. Celebrating our amazing volunteers

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  26. GP access: the story in Brent

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  28. Q4 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

    Report -

    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  29. Laying the foundations: Healthwatch Brent Annual Report 2021 - 2022

    Report -

    In our first year running Healthwatch Brent we've taken on some big priorities that matter to local people - like GP access, maternity improvements and Covid-19 vaccination. We've also developed close links with borough's diverse range of community and voluntary organisations. Read all about it in our 2021 - 2022 annual report.

  30. Opportunity: Join us as a Community Researcher

    News -

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

  31. Advisory Group minutes - February 2022

    Report -

    Minutes from the February 2022 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  32. Covid-19 information and guidance

    Advice and Information -

    Information and guidance about Covid-19 (coronavirus). Information last updated 8 July 2022.

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

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  35. Patient Experience Report Q1 2022 - 2023

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from April - June 2022

  36. Q1 quarterly monitoring report, 2022 - 2023

    Report -

    Executive summary of our quarterly monitoring report, Q1 2022 - 2023

  37. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

    News -

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

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

    News -

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

  39. GP Access Hubs offer longer hours and more appointments

    News -

    New GP Access Hubs are making it easier for patients in Brent to see a GP in the evening or at weekends.

  40. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

    Report -

    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  41. Patient feedback: July - September

    News -

    We've published our Q2 patient experience report, highlighting the key issues and themes raised from July - September this year.

  42. Celebrating our 2022 highlights

    News -

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

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

    News -

    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  44. Advisory Group minutes - October 2022

    Report -

    Minutes from the October 2022 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group