1. How to get help from an NHS Volunteer Responder

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    The ‘NHS Volunteer Responders’ scheme has been set up to support the NHS and the care sector during the Coronavirus outbreak. This article aims to help you understand how to refer yourself or someone else to get help from the NHS volunteers.

  2. An opportunity to ask questions and hear from local GPs in Enfield about how they are dealing with the Coronavirus crisis

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    Join our first online event, June 11th 2020 to hear from local GPs in Enfield! An opportunity to ask questions and hear from local GPs about how they are dealing with the Coronavirus crisis.

  3. Tell us the impact Coronavirus has had on your wellbeing

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    We really want to hear from you about your experiences during the Coronavirus outbreak. Hearing from you will help us find out what information and support local people need in the future. Please take 5 minutes to respond to our survey!

  4. 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.

  5. Tell the NHS about your current experience of Coronavirus

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    If you think you have had Coronavirus or know somebody that has, you can help the NHS in their fight against the virus by sharing your experiences of the symptoms you had.

  6. New government guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of Coronavirus

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    The Coronavirus outbreak is going to have an impact on everyone’s daily lives, as the government and the NHS take necessary steps to manage the outbreak, reduce transmission and treat those who need medical attention.

  7. 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!

  8. 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.

  9. Book your ticket to the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference

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    Bookings are now open for the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference 2020.

  10. Healthwatch England publishes report about NHS complaints

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    Healthwatch England’s new report, Shifting the mindset (2020), investigates how hospitals report on complaints and whether current efforts are sufficient to build public trust.

  11. Young Healthwatch Report

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. NHSX are offering iPads to care homes

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    NHSX are offering iPads to help care homes provide care to residents during the Coronavirus outbreak

  19. Join our online Q&A event about Annual Health Checks

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    Do you have autism or a learning disability and want to know more about annual health checks? If so, why not join our live online session on Thursday 29th October 10.30am-11.15am.

  20. The impact of Coronavirus on Enfield care and nursing homes

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    Our latest report, looks at the impact of Coronavirus on local care and nursing homes in Enfield.

  21. Catch up on our Annual Health Check online event for people with learning difficulties or autism.

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    More lovely people from Enfield returned for another one of our online Q&A sessions this week. This time we talked about Annual Health Checks, for people who are registered with their GP as having learning difficulties or autism.

  22. 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.

  23. We want to hear from Enfield’s young people

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    Over 130 young people in Enfield have started to tell us about their experience of local health and social care services, but we want to hear from more of you!

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Is your community more affected by Coronavirus than others?

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    We want to hear from as many people as possible, particularly from hard to reach and Black And Minority Ethnic groups

  28. Tell Enfield Council what you think about their 'Fairer Enfield' Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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    Enfield Council are working with local communities to identify the roots of inequality in our borough, to address specific areas of concern and develop solutions together. They want to hear what you think about their draft policy.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.