1. New bus service stopping at Chase Farm Hospital

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    Patients, visitors and staff can now look forward to a bus service which delivers and collects them from Chase Farm Hospital’s front door.

  2. Young Healthwatch Report

    Report -

    Read our report on Enfield's young people's experience of using health and social care services.

  3. Beware of fraud and scams during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    The City of London Police, National Crime Agency and the National Economic Crime Centre have published a leaflet about fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The information below summaries the guidance in this leaflet.

  4. Enter and View - Charles Coward Ward, North Middlesex University Hospital

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    After concerns were raised regarding people's experience of the Charles Coward ward (NMUH), we conducted an unannounced Enter and View visit. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit, on October 18th 2019, to assess the quality of care.

  5. Healthwatch Enfield annual report is published today

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    Our annual report tells the story of our work over the past year. Find out more about what we've achieved in 2019-2020.

  6. The Changing Shape of Health Services in Enfield: Key messages from local people

    Report -

    Read our report outlining residents' feedback about Primary Care Networks and Social Prescribing during our Annual Conference 2020.

  7. Listening to people's experiences of using NHS Continuing Healthcare

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    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.

  8. Blood donation saves lives - donate blood

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    If you’re fit & well, please consider donating blood and if you already do, then please continue, even during Coronavirus lockdown periods.

  9. What to consider when choosing a GP

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    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.

  10. Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)

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    Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) involve local people from a practice who want to take a more active role in working with their GP surgery.

  11. Who can help you at your GP practice?

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    Find out about the different roles you will find at a GP surgery. What do the nurse, practice secretary, medical receptionist all do?

  12. Enter and View - Nairn House Care and Nursing Home

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    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.

  13. Understanding the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on young adults in Enfield

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    During lockdown, we engaged with young adults (aged 15-25) in Enfield to understand how the Coronavirus outbreak has been impacting them. This report outlines the main findings from our research and our recommendations concerning next steps.

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

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    From mid-May to mid-June, we engaged with local people to hear about how the Coronavirus outbreak was impacting their health and wellbeing. Enfield residents shared their experiences with us by completing our online survey.

  15. 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

  16. Information about the 'COVID19 app'

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    Download the NHS COVID-19 app today. Protect your loved ones.

  17. NHS 111: How do I book a timeslot at A&E?

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    From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.

  18. 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.

  19. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.