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Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference

Book your ticket to the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference

Bookings are now open for the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference 2020.

21 January 2020

Report NHS Complaints

Healthwatch England publishes report about NHS complaints

Healthwatch England’s new report, Shifting the mindset (2020), investigates how hospitals report on complaints and whether current efforts are sufficient to build public trust.

16 January 2020

Avoid the flu

Public urged to act fast to avoid festive flu

England’s top doctors have urged people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period.

17 December 2019

NHS Opening Hours

Enfield NHS service opening times during Christmas and New Year 2019

During the upcoming holiday period you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies, even on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

16 December 2019

leaflets on a stand in a waiting room

Healthwatch Enfield hosting free cancer awareness sessions for local people

We are working with Enfield Council to host FREE cancer awareness sessions for local people in Enfield. The sessions are ideal for community groups, care homes, social groups, staff and more!

4 December 2019

Two met talking in the hospital reception

Healthwatch Enfield becomes part of the Enfield Dementia Action Alliance

This week, Healthwatch Enfield has become part of the Enfield Dementia Action Alliance.

28 November 2019

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Let’s talk Angel Edmonton – Shape the future of Angel Edmonton

Enfield Council has launched the ‘Let’s Talk Angel Edmonton’ project to hear your thoughts about the area and how they can improve the town centre.

31 October 2019

Patricia Mecinska

Temporary changes to leadership at Healthwatch Enfield

On 4th November 2019, our Chief Executive, Patricia Mecinska, will join North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust for six months as the Head of Patient Experience and Involvement. We wish her the best.

30 October 2019

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The North Mid has been rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission

The North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (‘The North Mid’) has been rated ‘Requires Improvement’ overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

25 October 2019

A lady sitting in a waiting room reading a magazine

National survey shows most people experience good urgent and emergency care, but lengthy waiting times remain a problem

Findings from a survey of more than 50,000 people who received urgent and emergency care from services provided by 132 NHS trusts across England show that the majority are positive about most aspects of their care and treatment.

24 October 2019

Lady walking out of a hospital

NHS Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group agree to keep the Urgent Care Centre at Chase Farm open until 10pm

Despite considering the proposal to close the Centre at 9:00pm, in September 2019, NHS Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group agreed to keep the Urgent Care Centre at Chase Farm open until 10pm.

24 October 2019

A mother and baby looking at the camera

New weekly breastfeeding support group opens in Enfield

Last week, a new breastfeeding support group opened in Enfield to offer both new and experienced mums a place to discuss concerns, ask questions and meet other mums, and is supported by local health visitors and midwives too.

18 October 2019