1. Self-directed support: a survey

    Report -

    Use of self-directed support by people using mental health services in Brent

  2. 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.

  3. Influencing Brent Council’s new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

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    Having your say on the new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

  4. Concerns from Carers in Brent regarding Direct Payments

    Report -

    A request for clear and transparent answers to carers’ questions about Direct Payments.

  5. Shaping a Healthier Future, Northwick Park A&E

    Report -

    Summary of evidence regarding Shaping a Healthier Future (SaHF) and A&E in Northwick Park Hospital (NPH) and Central Middlesex Hospital (CMH)

  6. Summary of views on GP Hubs

    Report -

    In November and December 2014, Healthwatch Brent asked residents about their views on GP Hubs

  7. Survey of patients using A&E / UCC At Northwick Park Hospital

    Report -

    Healthwatch Brent gathered the views of 35 patients using A&E / Urgent Care Centre at Northwick Park Hospital in December 2014, and a further survey of 62 patients was carried out in February 2015.

  8. Survey of patients using A&E / UCC at Northwick Park Hospital - response

    Report -

    Feedback provided by the Emergency Department Management team at Northwick Park Hospital

  9. Young people in Brent and their mental health services

    Report -

    Healthwatch Brent asked young Brent residents about their views and experiences of mental health. Their views are recorded and reflected throughout this briefing.

  10. 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.

  11. 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?

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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?

  16. Understanding the experience of accessing a GP in Brent

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    How easy is it for patients to arrange a GP appointment in Brent? Are people able to speak to a doctor when they need to? Is it possible to arrange face-to-face appointments?

  17. Healthwatch Brent welcomes new Chair

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    We are pleased to introduce Shyama Perera as the new Chair for the Healthwatch Brent Advisory Group.

  18. Annual report 2020 - 2021

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    We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2020/21.

  19. Patient engagement at Northwick Park Hospital

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    Read on for an example of Healthwatch in action, making sure patients are heard and working with healthcare providers to help bring change.

  20. Healthwatch Brent is under new management

    News -

    On 1st April 2021, The Advocacy Project was awarded the contract to manage Healthwatch Brent.

  21. Healthwatch Brent annual report 2020 - 2021

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    Caring for our communities through COVID-19 - Healthwatch Brent annual report for 2020 - 2021

  22. Q2 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

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    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  23. Q4 quarterly monitoring report, 2021-2022

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    Executive summary of quarterly monitoring report

  24. Find an NHS dentist in Brent

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Governance and Prioritisation Process

    Report -

    Healthwatch Brent makes its decisions in an open and transparent way and ensures the interests of the people of Brent are always put first.

  28. Healthwatch Brent Strategy

    Report -

    Our strategy outlines how we will meet our aims and statutory roles

  29. Enter and View Policy

    Report -

    The purpose of this policy is to provide good practice guidance on Enter and View visits to ensure they are carried out in an effective, accountable and transparent manner

  30. Privacy Policy

    Report -

    This Privacy Notice explains when and why we collect personal information about you, how we use it and the conditions under which we may disclose it to others.

  31. Communications and Social Media Strategy

    Report -

    Outlining how we will communicate with Brent residents, patients, partner organisations and other key stakeholders.

  32. Advisory Group minutes - August 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the August 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  33. Advisory Group minutes - September 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the September 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  34. Advisory Group minutes - November 2021

    Report -

    Minutes from the November 2021 meeting of Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group

  35. Advisory Group minutes - February 2022

    Report -

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

  36. Covid-19 information and guidance

    Advice and Information -

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

  37. Voyage 1 Care Home - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  38. Tower House Care Home - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  39. The experience of health and social care provided in Supported Living Schemes in Brent

    Report -

    Summary of six enter and view visits to supported living schemes in Brent

  40. Parkside Reeson Care Home - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  41. Visram House - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  42. 40 Verney Street - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  43. Brianwood House - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  44. Victoria Care Centre - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  45. Edinburgh House - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  46. Lee Valley - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of our project looking at a number of care homes across Brent, with a particular focus on
    Adult Safeguarding

  47. Ogilvy Court - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  48. Franklyn Lodge Care Home- Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

  49. Middlesex Manor Nursing Centre - Enter and View report

    Report -

    Part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Brent to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.