Enter and View - Nairn House Care and Nursing Home
In March 2020, Healthwatch Enfield organised a re-visit of Nairn House, to assess how our recommendations had been taken into consideration from our previous visit in 2018. This report outlines our findings and recommendations from our recent visit.
28 July 2020
Report
Report NHS Complaints
Have your say in shaping the future of NHS complaint handling
The Parliamentary and Health Services Ombudsman have been working with the NHS and other public service organisations, members of the public and advocacy groups to develop a shared vision for NHS complaint handling. Read our article to find out more.
23 July 2020
News
Medical help for non-Coronavirus symptoms
We are all mindful of the current pressure our NHS is under. So knowing what to do when we, our families and friends are unwell with non-Coronavirus symptoms is something we need to talk about.
21 July 2020
Advice and Information
Let's talk Cancer!
Why not book one of our FREE interactive cancer awareness sessions? Now available ONLINE too!
21 July 2020
News
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Who can help you at your GP practice?
Find out about the different roles you will find at a GP surgery. What do the nurse, practice secretary, medical receptionist all do?
20 July 2020
Advice and Information
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Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)
Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) involve local people from a practice who want to take a more active role in working with their GP surgery.
20 July 2020
Advice and Information
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What to consider when choosing a GP
It is a good idea to find three local practices, and then choose between them. It is worth phoning up to check whether your address falls within an area covered by the practice.
20 July 2020
Advice and Information
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Interpreters (including BSL) for GPs
If you don’t speak English, or if you use British Sign Language (BSL), you are entitled to an interpreter at no cost to you or the GP practice.
20 July 2020
Advice and Information
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Blood donation saves lives - donate blood
If you’re fit & well, please consider donating blood and if you already do, then please continue, even during Coronavirus lockdown periods.
18 July 2020
Advice and Information
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Listening to people's experiences of using NHS Continuing Healthcare
Healthwatch Enfield engaged with service users and their carers to hear their experiences of using Continuing Healthcare in Enfield. Find out more by reading our report.
14 July 2020
Report
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The Changing Shape of Health Services in Enfield: Key messages from local people
Read our report outlining residents' feedback about Primary Care Networks and Social Prescribing during our Annual Conference 2020.
9 July 2020
Report
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Join our online Q&A event on 22nd July 11am-12:30pm with Enfield Public Health Team – Staying Safe
This event has been organised for members of the public to engage directly with a panel of senior leaders from Enfield’s Public Health team and hear about what we need to know to keep safe as we come out of lockdown.
9 July 2020
News