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Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services in Brent. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to. -
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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. -
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Find out how we maintain our independence while working with partners to improve services. -
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A report looking at attitudes towards self-care, and use of the Health Help Now app, in Brent -
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Report looking into Cancer Screening for People with Learning Disabilities in Brent -
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Patients' experiences of being discharged from hospital and referred to other services -
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A report on patient experiences of making appointments in GP Access Hubs, and knowledge of self-care or alternatives to GP appointments -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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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.” -
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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. -
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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. -
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Watch this simple video to understand more about how the NHS works. -
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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. -
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The planned changes will see orthopaedic surgery moved to a dedicated centre at Central Middlesex Hospital. -
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Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022 -
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Read more about the experiences and concerns of local people, focusing on data from Q3 2022-2023. -
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Minutes from the September 2023 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group -
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Read about the priorities and ambitions of London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH). -
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Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent. -
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Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it -
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How can health and social care services be more accessible? -
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Find out what's open when, and what to do if you have a medical emergency. -
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We spoke to patients and staff at Pine Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement. -
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We spoke to patients and staff at Pond Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement. -
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We spoke to patients and staff at Shore Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement. -
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In November 2022 we conducted a series of enter and view visits to the three acute mental health wards at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health. -
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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. -
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Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023 -
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People in Brent shared their experiences of using urgent and emergency services. -
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Join our team of volunteers and make a difference to local health and social care. -
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We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero -
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Information about accessing a GP in Brent -
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We have set our priorities for the year ahead. -
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An overview of our work from the past year -
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From 1 July, the NHS complaints procedure is changing - Here’s what residents of Brent need to know. -
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We’re collecting feedback about local maternity and neonatal care -
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Sharing how we plan to work with communities, services and other partners to improve care for all. -
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Help Healthwatch Brent reach the communities that could benefit most from our support -
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Monthly healthcare news direct to your inbox -
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Advice and information for people dealing with dementia and their loved ones. -
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Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023. -
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Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care -
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Share your story and help us build up a picture of mental health care -
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If you provide unpaid care in Brent, there is a lot of support you’re entitled to. -
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Our recent event celebrated unpaid carers, but also looked at the challenges they face -
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Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.