-
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. -
Blog -
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. -
Report -
This policy will apply to CommUNITY Barnet and all its subsidiary organisations including Healthwatch Barnet, Healthwatch Brent, Healthwatch Newham, Volunteer Centre, and Wellbeing Hub; which will be collectively referred to in this document as CommUNITY Barnet. -
Report -
Under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) you have the right to make a request for a copy of the personal data that we hold about you, and organisations must provide a copy of the information free of charge, however a ‘reasonable fee’ can be charged if a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive. -
Report -
CommUNITY Barnet is committed to the protection of the rights and freedoms of all individuals including staff, trustees, volunteer, service users, and community members in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). -
Report -
Our complaints process outlines how to make a complaint about us and our approach to making sure complaints are resolved. -
Report -
The purpose of this document is to provide good practice guidance on Enter and View visits/activities. -
News -
In this newsletter, we invite you to share your experience of health and social care in Barnet to influence our future priorities. We also introduce some services that may be of interest. -
Report -
This annual report highlights the work delivered during the year ending March 2020. By being a bridge between commissioners, service providers and the public, Healthwatch Barnet have been able to make meaningful changes to services in the borough. -
News -
Can you spare some time for a 30 minute chat about your Health and Wellbeing priorities and experiences? -
News -
Welcome to the November edition of our Healthwatch Barnet newsletter. -
News -
All your Spring news and views in the Healthwatch Barnet March Newsletter -
Blog -
It's Volunteers’ Week, a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Healthwatch Barnet volunteer Stewart explains what volunteering means to him. -
Report -
Read our annual report to find out more about our work between April 2020 and March 2021. In an unprecedented year, we have continued to champion people’s voices and support the local COVID 19 response. -
News -
Discover the Barnet Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy and its vision for improving the health and wellbeing of all those who live, study and work in Barnet. -
News -
The Healthwatch Barnet September newsletter is out now! -
News -
Recent research has shown over 2 million adults in England may have had Long COVID. Are you one of them? Please help us gather insight to improve local services. -
News -
Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait. -
News -
Healthwatch Barnet is working with a group of local GPs to improve the care they and their teams provide. We are looking for people willing to take part in a survey exploring their understanding of advance care planning. -
News -
Read the minutes from the Healthwatch Barnet Advisory Board Meeting held on 8 October 2021. -
Blog -
During October and November, Healthwatch Barnet visited five of Barnet’s public libraries in a series of events to chat to local residents, our first face-to-face events in over a year. -
Report -
Following publication of our report into the challenges deaf people face accessing their GP, Healthwatch Barnet ran follow-up focus groups on the experiences of deaf residents on access to more general health services.