1. Brent Council launches new Disability Forum

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    Discussing topics that matter to disabled people in Brent.

  2. Improving community-based specialist palliative care

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    Understanding what matters to you – and acting on it

  3.  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?

  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. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Patient Experience Report Q4 2022 - 2023

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    Summary of patient experience feedback from January - March 2023

  11. Emergency Care in Brent: Patient Experience Report

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

  12. Volunteering opportunity: communications

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

  13. Speaking up about prostate cancer

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    We're celebrating a Brent Health Hero

  14. How is GP access changing?

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    Information about accessing a GP in Brent

  15. Working on what matters to you

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    We have set our priorities for the year ahead.

  16. Building Bridges: Annual Report 22 - 23

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    An overview of our work from the past year

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. Job opportunity: Communications and Engagement Officer

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

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

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    Monthly healthcare news direct to your inbox

  22. Support for dementia in Brent

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

  23. Patient Experience Report Q1 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from April - June 2023.

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

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    Feedback from 50 residents, sharing their experiences of accessing care

  25. Complaints policy

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    Download and view our complaints policy

  26. Every Mind Matters

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

  27. 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.

  28. 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

  29. Patient Experience Report Q2 2023 - 2024

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    Summary of patient feedback collected from July - September 2023.

  30. Mental health support in Brent

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    Are you living in Brent and looking for mental health support? There is a range of in-person services and online resources to assist you.

  31. 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.

  32. Cancer information and support organisations

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    If you need cancer information and advice for yourself or want to support a loved one, here are several organisations and groups that can help.

  33. The new NHS Dental Recovery plan

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    From a new NHS plan published on 7th February, people can benefit from the NHS dental programmes and new patient support. Read this article to find out more.

  34. Public consultation on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services in North Central London

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    Share your views on the future of maternity, neonatal and children’s surgical
    services in North Central London

  35. Local organisations and resources for Brent parents

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    You don’t have to be alone navigating the world of parenting. We want to highlight both free and paid organisations that offer activities and support for parents in Brent.

  36. Healthwatch Brent's 2024 Priorities

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

  37. Two North West London Hospitals to introduce Martha's Rule

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    NHS England has announced that Northwick Park and Ealing Hospital will be joining 100 hospitals across England to introduce 'Martha's Rule' from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  38. How to access NHS services for Easter bank holiday

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    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

  39. Quality and Equality in North West London Maternity Services

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    Sharing the views of 207 women across North West London

  40. Quality and equality in North West London Maternity services - Community engagement report

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    We want to spotlight our latest report that examines the quality and equality of North West London maternity services, a project that expands on our previous maternity research in Brent.

  41. The new Willesden Eyecare Centre

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    We are sharing details about the new eyecare centre in Willesden and what it will mean for patients in Brent and wider north west London.

  42. North Mid and Royal Free London proposed merger

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    North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are looking at how they can come together as one organisation after several years of close working.

  43. Conversation at a Brent Memory Cafe

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    For our Brent Adult Social care project, we spoke to Memory Cafe users about their experiences and collected feedback about health and social care systems.

  44. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  45. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  46. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  47. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  48. EXAMPLE Our board meeting minutes and supporting materials - Month,Year

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    Take a look at our papers for our Committee Meeting.

  49. Diabetes Week

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  50. Carers Week

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