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. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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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.

  3. The Care Quality Commission publishes annual maternity survey

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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.

  4. New weekly breastfeeding support group opens in Enfield

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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.

  5. CQC survey shows only limited improvement in maternity care experiences

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    Many women are positive about their maternity care, but improvements still needed.

  6. Medical help for non-Coronavirus symptoms

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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.

  7. Opportunity: Become a Local Committee Volunteer

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

  8. Local Committee Meeting - January 2024

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    Our Local Committee Meetings are instrumental in shaping the work we deliver at Healthwatch Enfield.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Temporary changes to adult blood taking services at Chase Farm & Barnet Hospital

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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.

  13. New Chief Executive appointed to Barnet Hospital

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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.

  14. The Care Quality Commission inspects North Middlesex University Hospital emergency department

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    The CQC carried out an unannounced focused inspection of the emergency department in January, in response to concerning information received in relation to the care of patients. You can read the full report on the CQC website.

  15. Have your say on changes to planned operations for bones, joints and muscles

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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!

  16. New bus service stopping at Chase Farm Hospital

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    Patients, visitors and staff can now look forward to a bus service which delivers and collects them from Chase Farm Hospital’s front door.

  17. 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.

  18. Book your blood test online at the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital

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    If you are visiting the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital or Barnet Hospital for a blood test you can book your blood test online.

  19. National survey shows most people experience good urgent and emergency care, but lengthy waiting times remain a problem

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    Findings from a survey of more than 50,000 people who received urgent and emergency care from services provided by 132 NHS trusts across England show that the majority are positive about most aspects of their care and treatment.

  20. Chase Farm Hospital redevelopment team wins award

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    Chase Farm Hospital’s redevelopment team became the proud winners of a prestigious industry award last week.

  21. Changes to how you book non-emergency patient transport for hospital appointments

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    Booking arrangements for non-emergency patient transport has changed for patients using the following local hospitals: North Mid; Chase Farm, Barnet, Whittington Health, Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

  22. Patients in North Central London to benefit from joined up health records

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    Patients across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington are set to benefit from having joined up health records across all local NHS services.

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Enfield asks Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group to keep the Urgent Care Centre at Chase Farm open until 10pm

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    The Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group have recently proposed changing the closing time of the Chase Farm Hospital Urgent Care Centre, from 10pm to 9pm. 84% of the people we spoke to did not agree with the proposal.

  25. Chase Farm recognised as one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in the UK

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    A global body has officially recognised Chase Farm Hospital (CFH), which was opened by HRH Duke of York last month, as one of the most digitally advanced hospitals in the UK.

  26. 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.

  27. Care Quality Commission’s latest annual survey of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital published

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    Findings from the Care Quality Commissions (CQC’s) latest annual survey of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital has been published today (Thursday 20 June).

  28. Have you recently stayed on a ward at the North Mid Hospital or visited someone who has? Tell us about your experiences!

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    Every day the North Mid Hospital cares for about 450 patients on its wards so it is likely you may have been one of them. Or maybe you had a relative or a friend staying in the hospital in the last few weeks. If so, we want to hear your views!

  29. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust rated Requires Improvement by CQC

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    The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which owns Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital’s, has been rated Requires Improvement by a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report published today. They were previously rated Good at their last inspection in 2017.

  30. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust forms a strategic alliance with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust

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    Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) are forming a strategic alliance.

  31. New chair appointed to lead Royal Free Charity

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    The Royal Free Charity has appointed Judy Dewinter as its new Chair of Trustees.

  32. 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.

  33. New shuttle bus to transport you around the Chase Farm Hospital site

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    There is a new shuttle bus to take you around the Chase Farm Hospital site. The bus, which has been funded by the Chase Farm Charity, runs every 15 minutes between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

  34. 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.

  35. CQC update profiles of care services for older people in every local authority in England

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    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.

  36. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is rated Good by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission has rated Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Good overall.

  37. Royal Free London announces its new group chief executive

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    The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) has today announced the appointment of Caroline Clarke as its new group chief executive. The RFL group is made up of Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and the Royal Free Hospital.

  38. North Mid to welcome interim Chair

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    Dr Peter Carter OBE is to join North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust as interim chair, taking up his post on Wednesday 20 February 2019.

  39. New car parks open at Chase Farm Hospital

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    Two new car parks (car parks 2 and 3) are now open for patients and visitors at Chase Farm Hospital.

  40. What do local people think about proposed changes to reduce number of hospitals providing planned operations for bones and joints, such as hip and knee replacements?

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    This report outlines Enfield residents thoughts on the proposals to reduce the number of hospitals providing elective orthopaedic operations.

  41. Informing the future direction of North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust

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    This report outlines Enfield residents thoughts about The North Middlesex University Hospital Trust becoming full members of The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

  42. Accident & Emergency - a 'one stop shop' for everyday healthcare needs

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    This report outlines the findings of talking to 630 patients in the North Middlesex University Hospital A&E department about their decision making process to attend A&E.

  43. Enter and View - Charles Coward Ward, North Middlesex University Hospital

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    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.

  44. 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.

  45. Face coverings now compulsory at local hospitals in Enfield

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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.

  46. An opportunity to ask questions and hear from local hospitals about how they are dealing with the Coronavirus crisis

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    As you know, we are always keen to ensure that local residents and service providers have the opportunity to feedback to one another, and for local NHS services to hear about what matters to you. Join us to hear from local hospitals.

  47. Catch up on our online event with local hospitals

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    If you weren't able to make it to our online event with local hospitals, here is the recording of the Q&A session.