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. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. 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.

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

  6. Your local Healthwatch team are excited to share with you the highlights from our 2018-19 report

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    Our 2018-2019 Annual Report celebrates Healthwatch Enfield’s achievements and impact over the past year.

  7. Tell us your experiences of NHS Continuing Healthcare and/or Personal Health budgets

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    Healthwatch Enfield is working alongside Enfield Disability Action (EDA) to listen to local people’s experiences of being assessed for, receiving and using NHS Continuing Healthcare and Personal Health Budgets to meet the care needs of an individual.

  8. 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.

  9. Local people working together to inform the development of a new Health and Wellbeing strategy for Enfield

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    Read our report on ‘Developing a new Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Enfield’, presenting key decision-makers with evidence to support them in delivering a vision of ‘making the healthy choice the first choice for everyone in Enfield’.

  10. Young Healthwatch Report

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

  11. What would you do to improve services in North Central London?

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    This report outlines feedback from residents across North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington) on what they would to do improve local services, to provide an evidence base for the NHS Long Term Plan.

  12. Making care closer to home work for Enfield

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    This report includes feedback from Enfield residents at the Healthwatch Enfield Annual Conference 2017: Making Care Closer to Home Work for Enfield.

  13. 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.

  14. Listening to Local voices on Mental Health

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    We are delighted to publish 'Listening to Local Voices on Mental Health' our report into the experiences and views of service users and carers of mental health provision and support in Enfield.

  15. What young people think about mental health support in Enfield

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    This report examines the feedback we received around the quality of children and young people's mental health services in Enfield.

  16. Enter and View - Arnold House visit report

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    Most residents felt care provided at Arnold House was of good standard but a few raised some concerns. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit on November 29th 2019 to assess the quality of care provided.

  17. Enter and View - Azaela Court Care and Nursing Home

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    Most residents felt care provided at Azaela Court Care and Nursing Home was of good standard but a few raised some concerns. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit on July 24th 2019, to assess the quality of care provided.

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

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    Most residents felt care provided at Nairn House & Nursing Home was of good standard though some concerns were raised. Read our full Enter and View report, on November 27th 2018, to assess the quality of care provided.

  19. Enter and View - Camden Lodge Care Home

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    Most residents felt care provided at Camden Lodge Care Home was of good standard but a few raised some concerns. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit on May 18th 2018, to assess the quality of care provided.

  20. Enter and View - Magnolia Unit, St Michael's site

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    Most residents felt care provided by the Magnolia Unit of St Michael's was of good standard but a few raised some concerns. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit on July 17th 2018, to assess the quality of care provided.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Easy Read - How to make a complaint or leave a compliment about health and care services in Enfield

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    Keep scrolling down to find the service you are looking for.

  30. Overcoming communication barriers with the Bulgarian Community to raise awareness of health and care services

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    We have formed a partnership to carry out some outreach work to help local Bulgarians to discover and access the health and care they need.

  31. Improving access to GP services through engagement

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    We have recently heard from 390 local people about their experiences of accessing Primary Care* and local GPs throughout the pandemic and have published a report to share our findings.

  32. 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.

  33. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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

  34. Healthwatch Enfield Annual Report 2021-2022

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

  35. How can we make it easier for you to share feedback?

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    Help us understand how we can make providing feedback to the CQC more inclusive.

  36. Understanding Digital Exclusion: key findings and full report

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    We discovered that a variety of barriers exist when it comes to digital exclusion, ranging from language and sensory challenges to mistrust and past negative experiences.

  37. Understanding Digital Exclusion: key findings and full report

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    Our latest report highlights the reasons behind digital exclusion in feedbacking services.

  38. Discover Local Food Banks and Warm Spaces

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    Explore our list of winter support services, including food banks and warm havens, available to residents in Enfield during these colder months.

  39. Shaping a Healthier Future for Enfield: Your Voice Matters

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    Do you want to shape and empower Enfield's residents to live healthier and longer lives? Take part in Health and Wellbeing consultations led by Enfield Council.

  40. Need Support? Let Us Connect You to NHS and Care Volunteer Responders

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    Are you feeling lonely, or need help with collecting your prescriptions? Let us know so we can refer you to an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder.

  41. Winter Wellness Guide: NHS Services and Urgent Care

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    Manage your health effectively this winter, ensuring you know where and how to seek the right support when needed.

  42. Share your views on proposed changes to maternity and children’s surgical services

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    North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) and NHS England are consulting with residents, healthcare staff and patients on the proposed changes in North Central London.

  43. Listening to Enfield: Community Priorities for 2024–2025

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    Learn about the findings from our priorities survey: GP access, mental health, dental care, and more. Your voice has shaped our focus for 2024–2025.

  44. GP Access Made Simple: Celebrating Our Annual Conference

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    As we reflect on our 'GP Access Made Simple' conference, we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who attended and shared their insights.

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