1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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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.

  2. Healthwatch Enfield becomes part of the Enfield Dementia Action Alliance

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    This week, Healthwatch Enfield has become part of the Enfield Dementia Action Alliance.

  3. What would you do to improve local NHS services?

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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.

  4. Shaping future health and care for people with learning disabilities, autism and other disabilities in Enfield

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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.

  5. 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.

  6. New support for carers when making difficult decisions for people with dementia and Coronavirus

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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.

  7. Catch up Q&A video - updates from local NHS leaders about health services in Enfield

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    Residents ask questions about changes to hospital and GP services in Enfield during the pandemic.

  8. Join our online Q&A event about Later Life Planning - information and free services in Enfield

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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.

  9. Share your views about making Coronavirus vaccination a condition of deployment in older adult care homes

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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.

  10. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Public urged to act fast to avoid festive flu

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    England’s top doctors have urged people to protect themselves and their families from flu over the coming week amid warnings that new cases may peak over the busy Christmas period.

  14. Enfield NHS service opening times during Christmas and New Year 2019

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    During the upcoming holiday period you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies, even on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

  15. 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.

  16. NHS services over the August bank holiday weekend

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    You can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services this bank holiday weekend, if you or someone you know is unwell. In an event of a life threatening emergency, always call 999.

  17. Local NHS Services opening times late May Bank Holiday weekend

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    This bank holiday weekend you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies.

  18. Local NHS Services opening times early May Bank Holiday weekend

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    This bank holiday weekend you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies.

  19. Local NHS services opening times over the Easter Weekend

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    During the upcoming holiday period you can access urgent (but non emergency) healthcare services via the Enfield GP extended access hubs and at local pharmacies, even on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

  20. 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

  21. Share your views about the Coronavirus vaccination

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    The North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) want to hear your views about the Coronavirus (COVID19) vaccination.

  22. Accessing urgent and emergency health and social care

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    Information about what to do if you or someone you know is unwell and needs urgent or emergency care or if someone you need needs emergency social care support

  23. Online and telephone booking for the Coronavirus vaccine for people aged 70 or above is now available in Enfield

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    Over 70's in Enfield who have not yet had their Coronavirus vaccine, can now book an appointment for the vaccine online or by telephone.

  24. Accessing urgent and emergency health and social care over the Bank Holiday weekend

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    Information about what to do if you or someone you know is unwell over the upcoming long weekend

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. Introducing Pharmacy First

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    Getting an appointment with your local GP can be tough. That's why your nearby pharmacy is stepping up to offer prescription-only medicines, like antibiotics and antivirals for 7 common conditions, helping ease pressure on GPs.

  28. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you are refused the right to register.

  29. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  30. 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.

  31. Let’s talk Angel Edmonton – Shape the future of Angel Edmonton

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    Enfield Council has launched the ‘Let’s Talk Angel Edmonton’ project to hear your thoughts about the area and how they can improve the town centre.

  32. Changes to GP ‘walk in’ services during the weekends and public holidays

    Advice and Information -

    From next week, (1st October 2019), it will no longer be possible to use the ‘walk in service’ at Evergreen Primary Care Centre, Eagle House Surgery and Carlton House Surgery to get a GP appointment during the weekends and public holidays.

  33. Relocation of Moorfield Road Health Centre in Enfield

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    On 2nd September 2019, Moorfield Road Health Centre in Enfield (currently located on Moorfield Road, Enfield EN3 5PS), will reloate to a new premises at Riley House Surgery in Enfield (413 Hertford Road, Enfield EN3 5PR).

  34. Report reveals people in North Central London believe access to health services need to be improved

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    More needs to be done to improve access to NHS services in North Central London – according to hundreds of people who took part in a regional survey.

  35. Changes to how you book an appointment at the Enfield evening and weekend GP service

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    From this week, there have been changes to how you can book an evening and/or weekend GP appointment in Enfield.

  36. Changes to where you can have your GP blood test in Enfield

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    From 1st April 2019, there will be changes to where you can have a blood test which has been requested by your GP.

  37. Remember to cancel your GP appointment if you are no longer able to attend

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    NHS England are urging patients to cancel their GP appointment if they are no longer able to attend, rather than just not turning up.

  38. Young Healthwatch Report

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

  39. Local people’s experiences of booking a GP appointment

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    This report outlines research from talking to over 1,000 patients in Enfield about their experiences of booking a GP appointment in Enfield.

  40. Questions and Answers from our online event with local GPs

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    We’re always listening to you your feedback, and you’ve been asking us lots of questions about how GP practices are working now. We held an online event a few weeks ago, where almost 50 local people joined us to ask questions and hear from local GPs.