1. News -

    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. Advice and Information -

    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.
  3. News -

    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.
  4. News -

    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.
  5. News -

    Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed.
  6. Advice and Information -

    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.
  7. News -

    An opportunity to directly shape and monitor our work...
  8. News -

    Our Local Committee Meetings are instrumental in shaping the work we deliver at Healthwatch Enfield.
  9. Advice and Information -

    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.
  10. Advice and Information -

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

    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.
  12. News -

    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.
  13. Advice and Information -

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

    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.
  15. News -

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

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

    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.
  18. News -

    Between April and August, Healthwatch Enfield staff and volunteers supported the London Borough of Enfield telephone befriending scheme in response to the Coronavirus outbreak
  19. News -

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

    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
  21. News -

    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.
  22. News -

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

    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.
  24. News -

    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.
  25. Advice and Information -

    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.
  26. Advice and Information -

    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.
  27. News -

    We are working with Enfield Council to host FREE cancer awareness sessions for local people in Enfield. The sessions are ideal for community groups, care homes, social groups, staff and more!
  28. News -

    We’ve just launched a new survey to collect evidence of local residents experiences of Continuing Health Care (CHC) or Personal Budgets (PBs).
  29. Report -

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

    This week, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has updated the report showing a detailed picture of the care services and how well they work together in every local authority in England.
  31. Report -

    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.
  32. Report -

    Healthwatch Enfield worked with service users, their carers and staff at Independence and Wellbeing Enfield to evaluate the quality of services on offer to the people of Enfield.
  33. Report -

    Most residents felt care provided at Hugh Myddelton House Care Home was of good standard. Read our full Enter and View report, on January 25th 2019, to assess the quality of care provided.
  34. Report -

    After concerns were raised regarding people's experience of the Charles Coward ward (NMUH), we conducted an unannounced Enter and View visit. Read our full Enter and View report after our visit, on October 18th 2019, to assess the quality of care.
  35. Report -

    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.
  36. Report -

    Following our Enter and View visit in May 2018, Camden Lodge Care Home has provided an action plan relative to the recommendations we made. Their action plan is available for download.
  37. Report -

    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.
  38. Report -

    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.
  39. News -

    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.
  40. Report -

    Our 2017-2018 Annual Report celebrates Healthwatch Enfield’s achievements and impact over the past year.
  41. News -

    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.
  42. News -

    We want to hear how local care and nursing homes are doing now that ‘lockdown’ is easing.
  43. News -

    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!
  44. News -

    Are you an adult providing unpaid care for a family member or friend? Do you want to help shape future government support for carers? Take the Carers Trust survey.