1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services in Brent.

  2. Getting help from Brent adult social care

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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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. New funding for London dentists

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    Patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment.

  6. Winter Access Funds Evaluation Reports – March 2022

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

  7. NHS funding brings relief to patients in Brent

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    NW London Clinical Commissioning Group runs additional weekend appointments

  8. Experiences of accessing a GP in Brent

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

  9. Patient Experience Report 2021/2022 Q4

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

  10. Patient Experience Report 2020/2021 Q3

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from January - March 2022

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

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

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

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

  13. Experiences of online GP consultations in North West London

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

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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?

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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?

  21. Q4 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

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    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  22. Find an NHS dentist in Brent

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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.

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

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    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.

  24. 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.

  25. Advisory Group minutes - February 2022

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

  26. Covid-19 information and guidance

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

  27. 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.

  28. Patient Experience Report Q1 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from April - June 2022

  29. Q1 quarterly monitoring report, 2022 - 2023

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

  30. Brent Voices: summer edition out now!

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

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. Patient Experience Report Q2 2022-2023

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    Summary of our patient experience feedback from July - September 2022

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

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

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    Share your views to help improve emergency care.

  39. How is the NHS changing?

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

  40. Antenatal Care at Northwick Park Hospital: Patient experience report

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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.

  41. 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.

  42. Patient Experience Report Q3 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022

  43. 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.

  44. Advisory Group minutes - October 2022

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

  45. Advisory Group minutes - September 2023

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    Minutes from the September 2023 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  46. 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).

  47. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.