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After being made aware of issues for service users not being able to continue accessing NHS podiatry services, Healthwatch Barnet decided to look at the alternatives that are available locally to understand the options open to Barnet residents.

This was an announced E&V visit as part of a planned set of visits to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided. Elmstead House, provides care for up to 50 people divided into 2 units, one for dementia and one for mental health diagnosis.

Healthwatch talked to cancer patients to learn about their experience of travelling to their appointments in and from Barnet. The report sheds light on the patient experience of cancer transport services, which is not captured elsewhere.

This was an announced E&V visit to Jewish Blind and Disabled Charity, Frances & Dick James Court Sheltered Housing, as part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided.

This is the first of an announced E&V visit as part of a planned strategy to look at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet to obtain a better idea of the quality of care provided. Heathgrove Lodge is a purpose built care home that provides nursing care for up to 33 residents.