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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. How is the NHS changing?

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Patient Experience Report Q3 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from October - December 2022

  10. 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.

  11. Advisory Group minutes - September 2023

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

  12. 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).

  13. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  14. Improving community-based specialist palliative care

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    Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it

  15.  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?

  16. 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.

  17. Enter & View Report: Pine Ward (Park Royal Centre for Mental Health)

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Pine Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement.

  18. Enter & View Report: Pond Ward (Park Royal Centre for Mental Health)

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Pond Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement.

  19. Enter & View Report: Shore Ward (Park Royal Centre for Mental Health)

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    We spoke to patients and staff at Shore Ward, to understand experiences of care and make suggestions for improvement.

  20. Enter & View visit to Park Royal Mental Health Centre: Summary Report

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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.

  21. 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.

  22. Patient Experience Report Q4 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023

  23. Emergency Care in Brent: Patient Experience Report

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    People in Brent shared their experiences of using urgent and emergency services.

  24. Volunteering opportunity: communications

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

  25. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  26. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  27. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  28. Building Bridges: Annual Report 22 - 23

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    An overview of our work from the past year

  29. 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.

  30. 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

  31. Healthwatch Brent Engagement Strategy

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    Sharing how we plan to work with communities, services and other partners to improve care for all.

  32. Job opportunity: Communications and Engagement Officer

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

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

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    Monthly healthcare news direct to your inbox

  34. Support for dementia in Brent

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    Advice and information for people dealing with dementia and their loved ones.

  35. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  36. Community Research Report: Experiences of Romanian People Living in Brent

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  37. Every Mind Matters

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

  38. Support for carers in Brent

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    If you provide unpaid care in Brent, there is a lot of support you’re entitled to.

  39. 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

  40. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.