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Report -
In summer and autumn 2018, we were contacted by community organisations, individuals and some GP staff about the difficulties patients were experiencing in using hospital transport for their journeys to and from Royal Free Hospital sites. -
Report -
This is a Middlesex University & Healthwatch Barnet Collaborative report as a result of four MSc students working with HW to understand their role and help them better communicate and engage with young people aged 18 - 30 years. -
Report -
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. -
Report -
Read about the experience of one of our volunteers who was invited to participate in a "15 Steps" visit to the Children's Orthoptics Clinic at Vale Drive Primary Care Centre, Barnet. This paediatric eye service includes screening, diagnosis and treatment for children within the Borough. -
Report -
Healthwatch Barnet visited the Fracture Clinic at Barnet Hospital in November 2016. This followed receipt of a number of comments from patients over a period of time that clinics were overcrowded, with some patients forced to stand and that the waiting time at clinics was excessive. However, this report highlights a positive outcome as a result of the Virtual Fracture Clinic -
News -
Welcome to our first newsletter under the new provider Inclusion Barnet. This issue will give some more information about the handover of provider to Inclusion Barnet as well as how we plan to operate during the coronavirus crisis. -
News -
In this newsletter, we introduce the new team under the provider Inclusion Barnet! -
Report -
Throughout the pandemic, GPs had to adjust their services to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Healthwatch Barnet has gathered insight from residents to find out what they make of the new arrangements and remote appointments. -
Blog -
A report on our special online event on the development of the Integrated Care System in Barnet. -
News -
The NHS walk-in centre at Edgware Community Hospital will re-open on Friday 25 February 2022, increasing access for local residents to urgent healthcare appointments and helping relieve pressure on local A&E departments. -
Blog -
Barnet's new Integrated Care System (ICS) came into force at the beginning of July. Healthwatch Barnet was pleased to host an event for the general public on the ICS with directors of NCL ICB (North Central London Integrated Care Board). -
Advice and Information -
To improve equity of access to unscheduled care services across the London Borough of Barnet, we are changing the opening hours of our two walk-in centres at Edgware Community Hospital and Finchley Memorial Hospital. -
Advice and Information -
GP surgeries across north central London (NCL) have begun supporting people living with certain long-term conditions in a different way, using personalised care and treatment to help them manage their conditions effectively and prevent health issues escalating wherever possible. -
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GP surgeries across north central London (NCL) have begun supporting people living with certain long-term conditions in a different way, using personalised care and treatment to help them manage their conditions effectively and prevent health issues escalating wherever possible.