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GP access: the story in Brent

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. Take a look at the infographic below for a summary of feedback, or click here to view the full public report. A more detailed report, with specific...

What do you think of local pharmacy services?

The Brent Health and Wellbeing Board carries out a survey of pharmacy services in the borough every three years. This is your opportunity to share what's working well and what you would like to see done better, so that the services can be improved for everyone. The results of the survey will be...

Developing Brent’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy: new report now available

We have been working closely with Brent Council to make sure the new Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy meets the needs of our community. At the end of last year, the council published the draft strategy, and we reached out to a number of community groups to gather their views on whether the...

Help to shape end-of-life care: webinar 17 March, 6.30 - 8pm

The NHS in North West London are running a webinar on 17 March, offering people from ethnic minority backgrounds to help shape end-of-life care. Details, including how to join, below: This event is especially aimed at people from ethnic minorities, as we want to make sure their voice is heard as we...

Local NHS trusts not consistently meeting legal rights of deaf and blind patients to accessible information

Local NHS trusts are only partially meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs, new FOI findings show Healthwatch Brent has uncovered mixed performance from local trusts Healthwatch England is warning no-one holds services to account for failing to follow the...

Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change. Medical and healthcare information can be complex. But, if you’re disabled or have a sensory loss, you have a legal right to health and...

One week left to share your views on GP Access

Hundreds of you have already shared your views on GP access in Brent - and for those of you who haven't given feedback yet, there's one week left before the survey closes. The information you share will feed into our GP Access report, highlighting the barriers that stop people from getting a GP...

New funding for London dentists as patients are promised more appointments and quicker treatment

NHS dentistry is one of the biggest areas of concern that we hear about - and other Healthwatch organisations across London and the UK have also reported issues around dental care. The impact can be extremely damaging, with people left in pain and without relief. That’s why Healthwatch England have...

Building better health equalities: new monthly lecture series

We're excited to be working with our host organisation The Advocacy Project and Councillor Ketan Sheth to run a new series of monthly lectures, all on the important topic of building better health equalities . These discussions will be an opportunity to hear from prominent speakers and inspiring...

Health service seasonal opening times

GP practices: Most GP practices will be closed 25 - 28 December and 1 - 3 January. They should be operating as normal over the rest of the festive period. NHS 111 will be open 24/7, every day. If you have an urgent concern and your GP is closed, call 111 go to 111.nhs.uk Pharmacies: Some pharmacies...

Healthwatch Brent: celebrating the best of 2021

2021 has been a big year for Healthwatch Brent In April, a new team came on board after The Advocacy Project won the contract to run the service. Since then we have… Speaking to local people about your experiences with health and social care is a core part of what we do. The information you give us...

Understanding the experience of accessing a GP in Brent

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? These questions are at the heart of our new GP Access project, which aims to understand how easily patients can currently...

Have your say… about online GP services

The NHS North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking public views on online GP consultation services. We're working with them, and other local Healthwatch, to gather views about your experience using online GP services. Click here to go to the Healthwatch Hillingdon website and...

Influencing Brent Council’s new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy

We have been working with Brent Council, CCG and NHS Trusts since the start of the year to make sure that their new Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy is designed with the voice of residents at its core – including those who don’t often have their opinions heard. The strategy will determine how...

Healthwatch Brent welcomes new Chair

We are pleased to introduce Shyama Perera as the new Chair for the Healthwatch Brent Advisory Group. Shyama brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, with a background as a writer, journalist and broadcaster and experience as Chair of the South Asian Diaspora Arts Archive. The...

Join our September drop-in sessions

Join one of our friendly focus groups/ drop-in sessions to have your say about health and social care in Brent. Healthwatch Brent champions the rights of people who use health and social care services. We want you to be a part of the conversation. Meet with us in person to tell us about your...

Annual Report 2020-21

We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2020/21. The last year has been tremendously challenging for Brent residents and communities, and Healthwatch Brent has been at the heart of the community and service response to the Coronavirus. Throughout the next 3-5 years our vision is to make...

Patient engagement at Northwick Park Hospital

Patient engagement is central to the work of Healthwatch. We visit health and social care facilities, where we talk to staff and patients to hear their views on the service. After our visits, we report back to the care provider to give them the feedback we’ve gathered and to make recommendations...

Join our Advisory Group

We are searching for members of the public to help shape Healtwatch Brent's priorities. Healthwatch Brent's Advisory Group is the key priority setting structure in Healthwatch Brent. It brings together the experience and expertise from the other parts of the governance structure to ensure...

Healthwatch Brent is under new management

On 1st April 2021, The Advocacy Project was awarded the contract to manage Healthwatch Brent. We’ve been experts in advocacy and user involvement for more than 20 years and are honoured to take the reins of Healthwatch Brent at this crucial time for health and social care. The Advocacy Project, is...

Be alert to vaccine fraud

COVID-19 myth busters

Please download a series of ‘myth buster’ assets Brent Council have produced in order to dispel some of the myths which are circulating about COVID-19

NHS North West London says ‘Help us Help You’ this winter

This winter, the NHS in North West London is reminding residents of the range of healthcare services available to help them. With coronavirus restrictions continuing to impact our day to day lives, we are aware that this winter will be unlike any other. Although coronavirus has changed how some NHS...

Brent Wellbeing Fair 22 - 27 February 2021

We are working in partnership with Brent Council's Public Health Team and excited to announce the first virtual Brent Wellbeing Fair. It is being held on Monday 22 February 2021 to Saturday 27 February 2021. You can find the full programme here and book your places at these amazing events in Brent...

Fill in our wellbeing survey

Brent Health and Wellbeing Board in partnership with Brent Council, North West London CCG, health providers and Healthwatch Brent are taking a look into health and wellbeing for our residents. We want all residents to have the best possible chance at living a long, fulfilling and healthy life. So,...