1. Information about COVID-19 testing

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    This article will tell you about when you can ask for a test, how to arrange it, the process and more.

  2. Subscription Confirmed

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    Thank you for subscribing to the Enfield Healthwatch newsletter.
    You'll now be kept up to date with what people are telling us about health and social care, our advice and information, and latest reports.

    Best wishes,
    From the team at Healthwatch team in Enfield

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Influence how your GP surgery delivers services

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  6. Patient Participation Groups - Background

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  7. 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.

  8. Attend a free webinar on Diabetes and Ramadan

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  9. Local Committee Volunteers Needed

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    Do you have the knowledge, experience, and passion to promote better health and social care for local people in Enfield?

  10. Bridgewood House - Enter and View Report

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    On 16th and 20th March 2022 we visited Bridgewood House, a nursing and residential care home in Enfield. This report outlines our findings and recommendations from our visit.

  11. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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

  12. Long COVID Report – the experience of local people

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    In 2021 we partnered with five Healthwatch organisations across NCL on a joint NCL Long COVID project.

  13. 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.

  14. Toward a Community Powered Edmonton

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  15. Calling on the Black African and Caribbean Communities...

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  16. Healthwatch Enfield Annual Report 2021-2022

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    We are pleased to share with you the 2021-22 annual report...

  17. Staying cool and safe in hot weather

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    It's important to recognise that high temperatures can pose health risks. Learn how to cope with hot weather and support those in need.

  18. Hypertension engagement programme launch

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

  19. Hypertension engagement programme

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  20. Nairn House - Enter and View Report

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    On 21st June and 14th July 2022 we visited Nairn House, a nursing and residential care home in Enfield. This report outlines our findings and recommendations from our visit.

  21. Find out about high blood pressure

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    High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects around a third of adults in the UK. Its symptoms are often unnoticeable but left untreated it can increase the risk of heart problems like strokes or heart attacks. The only way to diagnose hypertension is by having a blood pressure check.

  22. Drop-In Sessions

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  23. Hypertension Awareness Launch Event

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  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. Community Powered Edmonton: report

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    Healthwatch Enfield and community partners were commissioned by the NCL Integrated Care Board to understand what matters to the local communities so that local public service providers can listen to ideas, and take action by co-designing changes.

  31. Eliza House - Enter and View Report

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    On 8th November 2022 we visited Eliza House, a nursing and residential care home in Enfield. This report outlines our findings and recommendations from our visit.

  32. Community breakfast and blood pressure checks

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  33. Diabetes group and blood pressure checks

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  34. Blood Pressure Checks

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  35. Stroke Awareness Event

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  36. Stay well this Winter – make sure you get your flu jab!

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    Helping you and your loved one’s stay well this Winter. One thing that you can do now is to get your flu jab.

  37. Evening and weekend GP appointments at GP hubs

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    Evening and weekend GP appointments are available seven days a week at GP hubs in Enfield. This article contains everything you need to know to book an appointment.

  38. Tools and resources to help your mental health and wellbeing

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    It is normal and okay to feel upset, anxious or confused at times. This article outlines resources and organisations where you can get support with your mental health.

  39. Coronavirus information in other languages and formats

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    We have brought together lots of useful links to information about coronavirus that is presented in all sorts of different ways, such as child friendly; braille; BSL; easy read and more.

  40. Useful links about Coronavirus

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    Here are some useful links about Coronavirus in relation to a range of long-term medical conditions, disabilities and more.

  41. How to make the most out of online appointments

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    Many GP's and hospitals are now offering online appointments as an alternative to face to face appointments during the Coronavirus outbreak. Here are some top tips for you to help you understand what to expect from an online appointment.

  42. Medical help for non-Coronavirus symptoms

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    We are all mindful of the current pressure our NHS is under. So knowing what to do when we, our families and friends are unwell with non-Coronavirus symptoms is something we need to talk about.

  43. Interpreters (including BSL) for GPs

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    If you don’t speak English, or if you use British Sign Language (BSL), you are entitled to an interpreter at no cost to you or the GP practice.

  44. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  45. 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.

  46. London Ambulance Service survey

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    The findings from our report will help London Ambulance Service to shape their vision and goals for the next five years, and improve urgent and emergency care based on your feedback.