1. Temporary changes to adult blood taking services at Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital

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    Temporary changes have been made to the Royal Free London’s adult blood taking services (including Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital). This is part of the trust’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic, to protect patients, staff and the public.

  2. New Chief Executive appointed to Barnet Hospital

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    The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) has announced the appointment of Deborah Sanders as the new chief executive for Barnet Hospital. Deborah had been acting as interim chief executive at Barnet Hospital since October 2019.

  3. The Care Quality Commission inspects North Middlesex University Hospital emergency department

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    The CQC carried out an unannounced focused inspection of the emergency department in January, in response to concerning information received in relation to the care of patients. You can read the full report on the CQC website.

  4. Have your say on changes to planned operations for bones, joints and muscles

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    The North London Partners in Health and Care are proposing a new way to organise planned orthopaedic surgery. Have you say on the new proposals!

  5. The Care Quality Commission publishes annual maternity survey

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    The majority of women who gave birth in February last year had confidence and trust in staff, felt they were ‘always’ listened to by midwives and received appropriate advice at the start of labour, according to a national survey by the CQC.

  6. Public urged to act fast to avoid festive flu

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    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.

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

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    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.

  8. Chase Farm Hospital redevelopment team wins award

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    Chase Farm Hospital’s redevelopment team became the proud winners of a prestigious industry award last week.

  9. NHS services over the August bank holiday weekend

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    You can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services this bank holiday weekend, if you or someone you know is unwell. In an event of a life threatening emergency, always call 999.

  10. Chase Farm recognised as one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in the UK

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    A global body has officially recognised Chase Farm Hospital (CFH), which was opened by HRH Duke of York last month, as one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in the UK.

  11. Care Quality Commission’s latest annual survey of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital published

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    Findings from the Care Quality Commissions (CQC’s) latest annual survey of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital has been published today (Thursday 20 June).

  12. Have you recently stayed on a ward at the North Mid Hospital or visited someone who has? Tell us about your experiences!

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    Every day the North Mid Hospital cares for about 450 patients on its wards so it is likely you may have been one of them. Or maybe you had a relative or a friend staying in the hospital in the last few weeks. If so, we want to hear your views!

  13. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust rated Requires Improvement by CQC

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    The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which owns Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital’s, has been rated Requires Improvement by a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report published today. They were previously rated Good at their last inspection in 2017.

  14. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust forms a strategic alliance with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

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    Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) are forming a strategic alliance.

  15. New chair appointed to lead Royal Free Charity

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    The Royal Free Charity has appointed Judy Dewinter as its new Chair of Trustees.

  16. Local NHS services opening times over the Easter Weekend

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    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 Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

  17. New shuttle bus to transport you around the Chase Farm Hospital site

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    There is a new shuttle bus to take you around the Chase Farm Hospital site. The bus, which has been funded by the Chase Farm Charity, runs every 15 minutes between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

  18. Changes to where you can have your GP blood test in Enfield

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    From 1st April 2019, there will be changes to where you can have a blood test which has been requested by your GP.

  19. CQC update profiles of care services for older people in every local authority in England

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    This week, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has updated the report showing a detailed picture of the care services and how well they work together in every local authority in England.

  20. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is rated Good by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Good overall.

  21. Royal Free London announces its new group chief executive

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    The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) has today announced the appointment of Caroline Clarke as its new group chief executive. The RFL group is made up of Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital.

  22. North Mid to welcome interim Chair

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    Dr Peter Carter OBE is to join North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust as interim chair, taking up his post on Wednesday 20 February 2019.

  23. Face coverings now compulsory at local hospitals in Enfield

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    From this week it is now compulsory for all patients and visitors to wear a face covering when visiting local hospitals, read our article to find out more about guidance for Enfield hospitals.

  24. An opportunity to ask questions and hear from local hospitals about how they are dealing with the Coronavirus crisis

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    As you know, we are always keen to ensure that local residents and service providers have the opportunity to feedback to one another, and for local NHS services to hear about what matters to you. Join us to hear from local hospitals.

  25. Catch up on our online event with local hospitals

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    If you weren't able to make it to our online event with local hospitals, here is the recording of the Q&A session.

  26. Let's talk Cancer!

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    Why not book one of our FREE interactive cancer awareness sessions? Now available ONLINE too!

  27. The impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on Enfield people’s health and wellbeing

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    During May and June, over 190 local people told us about how Coronavirus and ‘lockdown’ has impacted their health and wellbeing, including over 40 young adults.

  28. Temporary changes to children and young people’s NHS services across north central London

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    To ensure the NHS can continue to deliver the best emergency and planned care across north central London during the winter and the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, temporary changes to services for children and young people will commence today.

  29. Help the North Mid Hospital develop their multi-faith provision

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    Share your views by completing a short online survey

  30. Changes to Urgent and Emergency Care in London

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    How people access parts of emergency care in London is changing, with ‘111 First’ helping them to get the right care, in the right place, more quickly. 

  31. Join our online Q&A event about Cancer Care & Awareness during the Coronavirus outbreak

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    Join our online Q&A event on 5th November 12:00pm – 1:15pm about Cancer Care & Awareness during the Coronavirus outbreak

  32. Catch up Q&A video - “Don’t delay getting cancer symptoms checked out”

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    This was the message, loud and clear, from our expert panel at our latest live Q&A event.

  33. Join our online Q&A event to get updates about NHS and care services in Enfield

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    Hurry! Don’t miss your chance to book our popular online Q&A event on Wednesday 2nd December

  34. Healthwatch Enfield publishes new report 'One size does not fit all: Moving towards delivering culturally competent services'

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    Our latest report, looks at the impact of Coronavirus on local Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities across Enfield.

  35. Catch up Q&A video - updates from local NHS leaders about health services in Enfield

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    Residents ask questions about changes to hospital and GP services in Enfield during the pandemic.

  36. Could you help deliver the Coronavirus vaccine in North London?

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    Information about how you could be part of the biggest vaccination roll out in UK history

  37. Personalised care plans available for all London residents

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    All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. Submit yours today online.

  38. Video and Easy Read documents about how to make a complaint or leave a compliment

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    If you have a learning disability and/or autism and want to make a complaint about a health or social care service in Enfield, our new videos and easy read documents are now available.

  39. New pay on exit car parking at The North Middlesex Hospital

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    To make it easier for you when you visit the hospital, The North Mid are introducing pay on exit parking from Monday 12th April.

  40. What does the lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions mean for local health services?

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    On Monday 19th July, the UK Government lifted most COVID-19 restrictions in England. This has been called ‘Freedom Day’ by some people. So, what has changed, and how will this affect hospitals, GP practices, and other health services in Enfield?

  41. Local Survey: Are you experiencing Long COVID?

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    We are working with five other Healthwatch branches to gather local insight into your experiences of Long COVID to support the development of services and systems.

  42. Tell us about your experience of contacting a local hospital ward

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    Have you had any issues contacting relatives who are in hospital?

  43. What we've heard in our hospital ward survey so far

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    We are running a survey to find out how friends and relatives have found contacting loved ones in hospital.

  44. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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    An opportunity to directly shape and monitor our work...

  45. The North Middlesex Hospital Emergency Department is rated Requires Improvement by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated the North Middlesex Hospital 'Requires improvement' overall.

  46. Industrial Action by Junior Doctors from 13th March - 16th March

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    Junior doctors at the Royal Free London will participate in national industrial action for 72 hours starting at 7am on Monday 13th March.

  47. Helping to shape local ambulance services

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    Our latest report highlights the important things you told us you wanted considered in the London Ambulance Service's vision and mission to improve care over the last five years.