1. Change of Healthwatch Enfield Contractor

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    In February we told you that Healthwatch Enfield will be managed by a new contractor from 1st June 2021. We are pleased to say that we have been working with them and made good progress in handing over services.

  2. 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?

  3. An introduction from our new CEO

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    Welcome to Healthwatch Enfield’s newsletter! I’m delighted to share some of our recent outreach and engagement work.

  4. What health and social care issues are important to you?

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    To help us select our priorities for the next 12 months we'd like to find out what health and social care issues are important to you. Please complete the survey below and have your say!

  5. Overcoming communication barriers with the Bulgarian Community to raise awareness of health and care services

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    We have formed a partnership to carry out some outreach work to help local Bulgarians to discover and access the health and care they need.

  6. 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.

  7. 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?

  8. North Central London CCG announces changes to local non-emergency patient transport services

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    The changes come after the Department of Health and Social Care announced the end of the shielding programme for people identified as ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’

  9. 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.

  10. Listening to residents’ experiences of living through a pandemic in a care home

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    Care Homes have been closed to visitors since March 2020. For the first time in almost two years, we’re starting up our programme of Enter and View visits to assess how residents are doing as a result of the pandemic.

  11. Regenerating parts of Enfield with a focus on health and wellbeing

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    Healthwatch Enfield partners with Enfield Council Neighbourhood Regeneration team to hold drop in sessions with residents.

  12. Join your local Patient Participation Group (PPG)

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    In response to findings in our recent GP report, we want to make local residents aware of a unique opportunity to influence how local GP practices make decisions and improve the quality of care.

  13. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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

  14. How we use our statutory powers to improve local care services

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    Since COVID-19 restrictions have eased, we have been able to resume our regular programme of Enter and View visits to local care homes. Carrying out Enter and View visits to care homes is an important part of our role in monitoring care service.

  15. Hypertension engagement programme launch

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    Healthwatch Enfield launches hypertension engagement programme in partnership with North Central London Integrated Care Systems.

  16. Join us at our Hypertension awareness event

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    As part of our Hypertension programme in partnership with the North Central London Integrated Care Systems, Healthwatch Enfield is holding a launch event to educate the public on how to take preventative and care measures against high blood pressure.

  17. 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.

  18. Blood Pressure Awareness Programme Launch

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    Enfield Healthwatch is collaborating with the North Central London Integrated Care Systems to launch and run a hypertension (high blood pressure) engagement programme until June 2023.

  19. 98-100 Pembroke Avenue is rated ‘Good’ by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated 98-100 Pembroke Avenue 'Good’ overall.

  20. Share your views on the London Ambulance Service

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    In collaboration with the London Ambulance Trust, we're inviting local people to share their views on how ambulance services in Enfield can be improved.

  21. Filey Care and Support LTD is rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated Filey Care and Support LTD ‘Requires Improvement’ overall.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. How can we make it easier for you to share feedback?

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    Help us understand how we can make providing feedback to the CQC more inclusive.

  25. Healthwatch's Healthy Hearts Project: Paving the Way for Stronger Hearts

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    At Healthwatch Enfield we are currently encouraging individuals to know their blood pressure numbers and take control of their heart health.

  26. Where we are in the community: come and say hello…

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    Healthwatch Enfield has been actively engaging with the local community through a variety of events and initiatives. Here's a recap of our recent engagement activities...

  27. Understanding Digital Exclusion: key findings and full report

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    Our latest report highlights the reasons behind digital exclusion in feedbacking services.

  28. Local Committee Meeting - January 2024

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    Our Local Committee Meetings are instrumental in shaping the work we deliver at Healthwatch Enfield.

  29. Listening to Enfield: Community Priorities for 2024–2025

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    Learn about the findings from our priorities survey: GP access, mental health, dental care, and more. Your voice has shaped our focus for 2024–2025.

  30. GP Access Made Simple - Annual Conference 2024

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    Struggling to see your GP in Enfield? Join us at the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference to explore easy alternatives and understand your rights to GP primary care.

  31. GP Access Made Simple: Celebrating Our Annual Conference

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    As we reflect on our 'GP Access Made Simple' conference, we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who attended and shared their insights.

  32. North Middlesex Hospital and Royal Free London Proposed Merger

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    North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust are looking at how they can come together as one organisation after several years of close working.

  33. Boundary House Surgery is rated ‘Good’ by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated Boundary House Surgery 'Good’ overall.

  34. Putting patients at the heart of technological access to healthcare during the COVID19 pandemic

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    Healthwatch Enfield calls for healthcare providers to put patients at the heart of their work to develop remote consultations via video calling and email during the COVID-19 pandemic.