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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. -
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In June, Healthwatch Barnet published a report into local people's experiences of using patient transport services. We're pleased to say that our recommendations are echoed in NHS England’s new review of non-emergency transport services. -
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In our new "Healthwatch Barnet introduces ..." series of interviews with health and social care workers, we meet Sharif Mussa, Peer Support Worker at the North Middlesex University Hospital, and find out what his role entails. -
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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. -
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Our Enter & View team visited Cedars Care Centre as part of a Virtual Visit Pilot. -
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If you or your child has an urgent but not-life-threatening medical need, make sure you visit NHS 111 online or dial 111 first rather than going straight to A&E. -
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The NHS in North Central London has agreed to temporarily close NHS walk-in centre services at Edgware Community Hospital, effective from 6pm on 24 December 2021. -
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Join us for an online workshop on either: Thursday 31st March 2pm-4pm Tuesday 5th April 10am-12pm -
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Olivia Coleman, Patient Experience Officer, introduces the new Barnet Patient and Carer Advisory Group (BPCAG)
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News, updates and information in the Healthwatch Barnet August Newsletter.
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Our Enter and View team visited Leecroft House as part of Healthwatch Barnet’s planned series of visits to supported living accommodation in the borough.