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According to the report published on 25 September 2019 the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust has been rated as Good following the latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) between 18 June to 30 July 2019 . -
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In June, Healthwatch attended the SOS – Stamp out Stigma! Conference, organised by the Hendon School Mental Health Wellbeing Team. With over 300 attendees, it was a big success in thinking about how mental health stigma can be tackled in schools. -
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In March 2018, at a Student Success Festival, HW spoke with students at Middlesex University to find out what their health priorities were. We found out that the top priority for students were mental health services followed by access to GP services. -
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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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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. -
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A new report into the impact on Barnet care homes of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Your monthly helping of news and information from Healthwatch Barnet -
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New Crisis Telephone Service for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust -
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News, updates and information in the Healthwatch Barnet April Newsletter -
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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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This week, 10 - 16 May, is Mental Health Awareness Week. A good time to think about how you're feeling. -
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NHS North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) wants to hear from Barnet residents about their experiences of community health services and mental health 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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Caroline Walker of Barnet Libraries introduces their Reading Well collections. -
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More than 200 people including service users, carers and residents took part in the Community Mental Health Summit on 10 November to hear how community mental health is being transformed in Barnet. -
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In association with Barnet Integrated Learning Disability Service and Barnet Mencap, Healthwatch Barnet arranged a special My Health Matters event. Catch up with what was discussed here. -
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In association with North Central London CCG (NCL CCG) we have launched a campaign to ensure that everyone in Barnet is equipped with the information you need to stay well from now until the arrival of the summer. Check out our tips and advice. -
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Former Mayor of Barnet, Lisa Rutter introduces Dementia Club UK, the charity she founded in 2015 to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and their carers. -
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Barnet has been chosen as home to the first Andy’s Man Club in London and the Southeast. Andy's Man Club supports working age men to talk about their mental health. -
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We know that men have poorer health outcomes in most health measures, including heart disease, diabetes and forms of cancer. Help us understand why that is so we can better support organisations delivering healthcare to all blokes in Barnet. -
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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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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. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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This report is part of a planned set of Enter & View visits reviewing safeguarding at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. The care home is run by Ventry Residential Care providing accommodation and care for up to 21 older people. -
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This announced E&V visit was part of a planned set of visits reviewing safeguarding at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. -
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Our Enter and View team conducted this announced visit to Acacia Lodge Care Home as part of a planned set of visits reviewing safeguarding at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. -
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Our Enter and View team conducted this announced visit to Acacia Lodge Care Home as part of a planned set of visits reviewing safeguarding at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. -
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This announced E&V visit was part of a planned set of visits reviewing safeguarding at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. In this visit we focussed on identifying any signs of abuse as described by the Social Care Institute for Excellence. This ‘at a glance’ briefing which aims to help people who come into contact with people with care and support needs to identify abuse and recognise possible indicators. Many types of abuse are also criminal offences and should be treated as such. -
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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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Our trained authorised representatives conducted an announced E&V visit to Aarandale Manor Care Home as part of a planned strategy to look at the quality of care provided at a range of care & nursing homes within Barnet. -
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This announced E&V visit was part of a planned strategy to look at a range of Sheltered Housing / Extra Care Units within Barnet to obtain a better idea of the services provided. Wood Court provides accommodation and support to older people . -
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This is an announced E&V visit undertaken by Healthwatch Barnet’s E&V Representatives. The team observed a weekday lunch at Henry Nihil House. This mealtime
visit follows a previous more in depth Healthwatch Barnet E&V visit carried out in June 2015 -
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We conducted an announced E&V visit as part of a planned set of visits investigating the mealtime experiences of residents at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. -
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This was a return visit to follow up the observations and recommendations made during the visits of 6th May and 24th June 2015. Both the General Manager and Care Manager in post at that time had
moved on. -
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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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This was an announced E&V visit as part of a planned set of visits to observe the quality of care provided. After an original visit on 18 July 2017, the purpose of this visit was to meet with the manager and clarify issues from the previous visit. -
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This is an announced Enter and View visit as part of a planned set of visits investigating the mealtime experiences of residents at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. -
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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. -
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This was an announced E&V visit as part of a planned set of visits investigating the mealtime experiences of residents at a range of care and nursing homes within Barnet. Sydmar Lodge is a residential home observing Jewish religious requirements. -
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This was an announced E&V visit as part of a planned strategy to look at a range of Sheltered Housing Units within Barnet to observe the services provided. Goodwin Court is a Sheltered Housing Extra Care unit opened in 2008 near to East Barnet.