1. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  2. Putting patients at the heart of technological access to healthcare during the COVID19 pandemic

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    Healthwatch Enfield calls for healthcare providers to put patients at the heart of their work to develop remote consultations via video calling and email during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  3. 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!

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Young Healthwatch Report

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.