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Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis. -
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This week, Healthwatch Enfield has become part of the Enfield Dementia Action Alliance. -
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The NHS is developing services for the next 10 years but, in our opinion, they will only work if they are built on what local residents want so please take a few minutes to complete our online survey so together we can shape future NHS services. -
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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. -
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We want to hear how local care and nursing homes are doing now that ‘lockdown’ is easing. -
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Researchers at University College London (UCL) have produced a decision-making guide for dementia carers so they can ensure their loved one gets the care, support and dignity they deserve if they catch Coronavirus. -
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Residents ask questions about changes to hospital and GP services in Enfield during the pandemic. -
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Everyone needs to plan for later life at some point. Whether it is help to stay in your own home; care or nursing homes; supporting a loved one, or managing life limiting condition. -
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The Department of Health and Social Care are seeking your views on a proposal to make Coronavirus vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes. -
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An opportunity to directly shape and monitor our work...
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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. -
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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. -
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We are collecting this data to understand what information and support young adults want more of. Please take five minutes to tell us how the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting your health and care needs. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
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Temporary changes have been made to the Royal Free London’s adult blood taking services (including Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital). This is part of the trust’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic, to protect patients, staff and the public. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Enfield Council and Enfield Voluntary Action have brought together a group of local organisations to offer help to Enfield residents who are impacted by the Coronavirus crisis and are in need of extra support. -
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Here at Healthwatch Enfield, we are geared up for our staff to work from home so we will still be taking calls on our signposting and information line as usual over the coming weeks and months. -
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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. -
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Alliance of local and national care organisations calls on Londoners to give feedback to shape future care! -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Here are some useful links about Coronavirus in relation to a range of long-term medical conditions, disabilities and more. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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A few weeks ago we held an online event for you to ask questions about mental health and Coronavirus.
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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. -
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Check out our video for more information about what to expect if you contact or are visiting your GP practice. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
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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! -
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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. -
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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. -
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Don’t miss your chance to put questions on how to manage anxiety and how to cope with the uncertainty of the next few months and any changes ahead. -
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This year, with Coronavirus in circulation, it’s more important than ever that eligible groups get their flu jab. The free flu vaccine will help prevent you getting the flu and is the best protection from the flu virus. -
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NHSX are offering iPads to help care homes provide care to residents during the Coronavirus outbreak
