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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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In this newsletter, we introduce the new team under the provider Inclusion Barnet! -
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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. -
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A report on our special online event on the development of the Integrated Care System in Barnet. -
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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. -
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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). -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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This visit to Cricklewood Walk-in Centre, was a follow up to the visits made in January and March 2018 and was arranged with the recently appointed Practice Manager to discuss the recommendations of those reports. The report also talks about the future of the centre, which is on the border of Barnet, Brent and Camden. We were told that about half the patients come from Brent, about 40% from Barnet and 10% from Camden.
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This announced E&V visit was part of a planned strategy to look at the quality of care provided at a range of care & nursing homes within Barnet. Elmhurst Residential Home is a privately run home for up to 30 older people living with dementia. -
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Whether you are visiting the GP, living in a care home or having an operation, everyone deserves access to safe, high-quality care. -
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Healthwatch Camden co-ordinated work by five local Healthwatch organisations, in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington to help local residents have a say in plans for urgent and emergency care in North London. -
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In February/April 2017 Enter and View volunteers visited 7 wards at the Hampstead site of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to investigate the food and mealtime support that was offered to patients. -
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Healthwatch Barnet asked patients a small number of direct questions and encouraged general comments and feedback about their experiences at Barnet Hospital. -
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This report gives an overall view on dementia services in Barnet. -
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This was an announced enter and view visit to the emergency department of the Royal Free Hospital on Monday 14th March 2016 10am- 12:00pm. The visits were planned to evaluate access for those with communication impairments to Emergency Departments across North, Central and East London. This involved asking staff members questions about accessibility, observing the working practice, touring the department and if possible, engaging with service users. -
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After the original Enter and View visit to Suffolk Ward at Chase Farm Hospital in March 2015, Healthwatch Enfield and Healthwatch Barnet, returned to Suffolk Ward, in June 2016, to follow up the observations and recommendations made after their first visit. -
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Healthwatch Barnet carried out a piece of research about the experiences of women who live in Barnet, and used different maternity services across the borough in the last two years. -
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During February and March 2019, we conducted a survey with patients attending A&E departments in the Royal Free Hospital Trust. Our team of staff and volunteers visited the Accident & Emergency Departments at Barnet Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital to gather the views of over 500 patients. The main objective was to identify why people were coming to A&E.
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The Royal Free Hospital has been reviewing their blood taking service (also known as phlebotomy service) to ensure that they are delivering the very best care to their patients.
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The NHS produced a Long-Term Plan in early 2019, setting out the plan and framework for health services to change and improve for patients. One such service is increasing the number of patients attending NHS screening. -
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It is important to find the right treatment for your symptoms at any time of the year but particularly in winter when services are even busier than usual. Have a look at this up to date information to help you make the right choice this Winter. -
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Our Enter & View team visited Catherine Lodge as part of Healthwatch’s planned series of visits to Care/Nursing homes in Barnet. Catherine Lodge is an independent family run care home for the elderly, located in North Finchley. -
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The delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine is great news for everyone. -
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In a recent public event, we invited Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust, who provide Barnet’s NHS mental health services, to answer your questions in an online Q&A. -
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The NCL CCG have started work to develop a single Fertility Policy across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. You are invited to give your views. -
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Our centrepiece for Dying Matters Awareness week, was a special online community event. -
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A new local campaign is launching in Barnet to encourage people who have symptoms that may be suggestive of cancer to contact their GP practice. -
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A report into local people's experiences of using hospital transport for journeys to Barnet Hospitals and a series of recommendations.