1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. GP Access Hub Appointments in Brent

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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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

  6. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  9. How to access NHS services for Easter bank holiday

    Advice and Information -

    If you need support for your health outside of the standard opening hours of your local GP, there are places that you can go for support. Some usual NHS services will be closed or running reduced hours

  10. 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.

  11. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  12. Covid-19 information and guidance

    Advice and Information -

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

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

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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.”