1. Shaping future health and care for people with learning disabilities, autism and other disabilities in Enfield

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    The NHS is developing services for the next 10 years with one area of focus being care for people with learning disabilities, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other disabilities.

  2. Local NHS Services opening times early May Bank Holiday weekend

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    This bank holiday weekend you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies.

  3. Chase Farm Hospital road works starting next week

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    Essential improvement works to the hospital roads at Chase Farm Hospital are starting on Tuesday 7 May for approximately two weeks.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. National campaign to raise awareness of the ‘Silent Solution system’

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    A national campaign to raise awareness of a system to help people alert police when in imminent danger but unable to speak, was launched by the Independent Office for Police Conduct yesterday.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Chief Inspector of Hospitals finds significant improvement at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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    England’s Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust as Good overall following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

  12. 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.

  13. Independent ambulance service must be improved CQC Report

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) released a new report on 7th March 2019 which shows the findings from their inspection program of independent ambulance services in England.

  14. Concerns raised over safety of Mental Health wards in latest CQC report.

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    The latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on Mental Health wards, published yesterday, showed overall improvements, compared with the previous review.

  15. New research for CQC shows people in Greater London regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do raise concerns see improvements.

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care.

  16. Join the Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group Patient Reference Group

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    Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are looking for local residents to join their Patient Reference Group.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Enfield Council want your help to increase cancer awareness in Enfield

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    Did you know that more than 9 in 10 bowel cancer patients will survive the disease for more than 5 years if diagnosed at the earliest stage?*
    Finding and treating cancer at an early stage is important – it saves lives.

  20. CQC survey shows only limited improvement in maternity care experiences

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    Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed.

  21. Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) appoints two new members to governing body

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    Enfield CCG has recently appointed two new members to its Governing Body; a Secondary Care Specialist and a Lay Member for equalities and patient and public engagement appointed.

  22. Bookings are open for Healthwatch Enfield’s Annual Conference

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    Bookings are open for Healthwatch Enfield's Annual Conference! An opportunity to exchange with key decision-makers across health and social care.

  23. NHS England publishes the Long Term Plan for the NHS

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    Today (7th January 2019), NHS England has published its Long Term Plan for the NHS. As medicine advances, health needs change and society develops, the NHS has to continually move forward so that in 10 years time we have a service fit for the future.

  24. Additional meeting of the North Central London Joint Commissioning Committee

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    An additional meeting of the North Central London Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) will be held from 3pm – 4.30pm on Thursday, 3 January 2019.

  25. 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.

  26. Mental Health Services: don’t miss your chance to put questions to senior leaders

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    Join our online Q&A event on 7th July 1:00pm - 2:00pm with Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust.

  27. Questions and Answers from our online event with local GPs

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    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.

  28. Nominate a local Hero for an NHS Parliamentary Award 2020

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    Nominations are now open for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020. Find out more about the award and how to vote in our article.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Three quarters of Londoners ready to help improve health and social care after Coronavirus

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    Alliance of local and national care organisations calls on Londoners to give feedback to shape future care!

  32. Join our online Q&A event on 22nd July 11am-12:30pm with Enfield Public Health Team – Staying Safe

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    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.

  33. Let's talk Cancer!

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

  34. Have your say in shaping the future of NHS complaint handling

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    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.

  35. Join our online Q&A event on 17th August 12:30 – 13:45 about Children's and Young People's Mental Health

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    This event has been organised for you as local residents of Enfield to engage directly with senior leaders from Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health trust and the Director of Education and Senior Educational Psychologist from Enfield Council.

  36. 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.

  37. Tell us your experiences of Enfield care and nursing homes during the Coronavirus Outbreak

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    We want to hear how local care and nursing homes are doing now that ‘lockdown’ is easing.

  38. Catch up on our online event about Mental Health

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    A few weeks ago we held an online event for you to ask questions about mental health and Coronavirus.

  39. Catch up on our online event with Public Health Enfield

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    We held an online event a few weeks ago, where over 30 of you joined us to ask questions and hear from the Public Health Team at Enfield Council about Coronavirus.

  40. Join the North Central London Cancer Alliance Patient and User Involvement Group

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    The North Central London Cancer Alliance is looking for new people to join its Patient and User Involvement Group to help shape health services.

  41. How GP consultations are working during Coronavirus

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    Check out our video for more information about what to expect if you contact or are visiting your GP practice.

  42. Telephone befriending: a valuable service during lockdown

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    Between April and August, Healthwatch Enfield staff and volunteers supported the London Borough of Enfield telephone befriending scheme in response to the Coronavirus outbreak

  43. Staff changes at Healthwatch Enfield

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    Working for Healthwatch Enfield is good for your career! Two of our team are moving on to new roles. We are really pleased that they will both continue to work with health and care services, one locally and one nationally.

  44. Catch up on our online event about children and young people's mental health and wellbeing

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    We held an online event a few weeks ago, where over 30 of you joined us to ask questions and hear about children and young peoples' mental health and wellbeing.

  45. Join our online Q&A event on 16th September 11:00am – 12:15pm about the flu jab

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    Don’t miss your chance to put questions to local GPs, Public Health Enfield and the North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group about the flu jab!

  46. We are recruiting! Join our team

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    Would you like to work for a dynamic organisation which seeks to empower local communities to secure improvements to health and social care services affecting over 300,000 residents of Enfield? Join our team!

  47. Important information from Enfield Council about Coronavirus

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    Over the last week the number of Coronavirus cases across the country and in Enfield has steadily increased. Please read this important information to help stop the spread of the virus and reduce the chances of a local lockdown.

  48. Tell the Carers Trust what support you need in your caring role

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    Are you an adult providing unpaid care for a family member or friend? Do you want to help shape future government support for carers? Take the Carers Trust survey.

  49. Join the North Central and East London Child and Adolescent Mental Health user group

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    The North Central and East London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are looking for current and ex service users and parents/carers to join their user group.

  50. Catch up on our online event about the flu jab

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    We held an online event a few weeks ago, where over 35 of you joined us to ask questions and hear about the flu jab.