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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
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Three quarters of Londoners ready to help improve health and social care after Coronavirus
Alliance of local and national care organisations calls on Londoners to give feedback to shape future care!
8 July 2020
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Catch up on our online event with local hospitals
If you weren't able to make it to our online event with local hospitals, here is the recording of the Q&A session.
8 July 2020
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Nominate a local Hero for an NHS Parliamentary Award 2020
Nominations are now open for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020. Find out more about the award and how to vote in our article.
6 July 2020
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Early diagnosis and timely treatment for cancer are still vital through the Coronavirus pandemic
Returning to a pre-pandemic level of cancer treatment and care services and reassuring patients about the safety of cancer care when they most need it are top of the agenda at the North Central London Cancer Alliance.
6 July 2020
Advice and Information
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Healthwatch Enfield annual report is published today
Our annual report tells the story of our work over the past year. Find out more about what we've achieved in 2019-2020.
1 July 2020
Report
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Questions and Answers from our online event with local GPs
We’re always listening to you your feedback, and you’ve been asking us lots of questions about how GP practices are working now. We held an online event a few weeks ago, where almost 50 local people joined us to ask questions and hear from local GPs.
26 June 2020
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