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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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If you have a learning disability and/or autism and want to make a complaint about a health or social care service in Enfield, our new videos and easy read documents are now available. -
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This guide sets out the help and support you can expect to receive from your NHS dentist. -
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An opportunity to directly shape and monitor our work...
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Over the past few months, we've been engaging with local people in Enfield to find out how well dental health services are working in the borough. This work builds on previous work carried out in 2021 and 2022 that identified issue with local dental care services. Our latest report details the results of this work... -
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Our Local Committee Meetings are instrumental in shaping the work we deliver at Healthwatch Enfield. -
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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. -
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This plan introduces a shift towards prevention and good oral health in young children and expands the dental workforce. Details of the plan include a 'new patient' payment scheme, funding, and the introduction of dental vans to provide mobile care in underrepresented areas. -
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Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment. -
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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've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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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. -
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Last week, a new breastfeeding support group opened in Enfield to offer both new and experienced mums a place to discuss concerns, ask questions and meet other mums, and is supported by local health visitors and midwives too. -
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Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed. -
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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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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. -
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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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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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Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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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 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. -
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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 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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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) has announced the appointment of Deborah Sanders as the new chief executive for Barnet Hospital. Deborah had been acting as interim chief executive at Barnet Hospital since October 2019. -
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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!
