Sarah Campbell
@sarah-cam.bsky.social
Healthwatch Barnet Manager
Health inequalities, primary care access, community engagement and the voluntary sector - own views, reposts≠endorsements
Health inequalities, primary care access, community engagement and the voluntary sector - own views, reposts≠endorsements
Found some fab Patient Decision Aids by @nicecomms.bsky.social
to help patients understand their options:
Depression: shorturl.at/F5zfW
Stable angina: shorturl.at/c7QyT
Chronic primary pain: shorturl.at/aVWjW
Knee osteoarthritis: shorturl.at/kW0sY
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: shorturl.at/gTDAW
to help patients understand their options:
Depression: shorturl.at/F5zfW
Stable angina: shorturl.at/c7QyT
Chronic primary pain: shorturl.at/aVWjW
Knee osteoarthritis: shorturl.at/kW0sY
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: shorturl.at/gTDAW
NHS England » Decision support tool: making decisions about managing depression
NHS England » Decision support tool: making decisions about managing depression
shorturl.at
February 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Found some fab Patient Decision Aids by @nicecomms.bsky.social
to help patients understand their options:
Depression: shorturl.at/F5zfW
Stable angina: shorturl.at/c7QyT
Chronic primary pain: shorturl.at/aVWjW
Knee osteoarthritis: shorturl.at/kW0sY
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: shorturl.at/gTDAW
to help patients understand their options:
Depression: shorturl.at/F5zfW
Stable angina: shorturl.at/c7QyT
Chronic primary pain: shorturl.at/aVWjW
Knee osteoarthritis: shorturl.at/kW0sY
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: shorturl.at/gTDAW
.@healthwatchengland.bsky.social latest review of hospital discharge, useful summary of key issues/evidence, plus four recommendations:
From hospital to home: Improving patient discharge
Every winter, the NHS is under pressure to free up beds. However, getting hospital discharge wrong can harm both patients and services. We look at what people have told us about leaving hospital, and ...
www.healthwatch.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
.@healthwatchengland.bsky.social latest review of hospital discharge, useful summary of key issues/evidence, plus four recommendations:
If you are based in Barnet, have been affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and feel comfortable to speak about this, there is a workshop on 19 February to shape the Council's Suicide Prevention Strategy
Registration: ow.ly/TaNn50UWHGZ
Vouchers will be provided as a thankyou for peoples' time
Registration: ow.ly/TaNn50UWHGZ
Vouchers will be provided as a thankyou for peoples' time
Lived Experience Workshop: Influencing Barnet’s Suicide Prevention Strategy
We need your voice. You can help influence Barnet's Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan and make a difference in our community.
ow.ly
February 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
If you are based in Barnet, have been affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts, and feel comfortable to speak about this, there is a workshop on 19 February to shape the Council's Suicide Prevention Strategy
Registration: ow.ly/TaNn50UWHGZ
Vouchers will be provided as a thankyou for peoples' time
Registration: ow.ly/TaNn50UWHGZ
Vouchers will be provided as a thankyou for peoples' time
Barnet Council survey, inviting people to suggest topics for their 2025 Scrutiny Review: ow.ly/HuOp50UWGxi
Deadline 28 February
Suggestions can be for scrutiny of council services, but also e.g. the NHS, police or housing associations
Deadline 28 February
Suggestions can be for scrutiny of council services, but also e.g. the NHS, police or housing associations
Suggest a topic for a scrutiny review 2025
Background The role of Overview and Scrutiny is to review performance and examine the decisions taken by Cabinet, the council’s decision-making body. Much of this work is undertaken in committee but s...
ow.ly
February 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Barnet Council survey, inviting people to suggest topics for their 2025 Scrutiny Review: ow.ly/HuOp50UWGxi
Deadline 28 February
Suggestions can be for scrutiny of council services, but also e.g. the NHS, police or housing associations
Deadline 28 February
Suggestions can be for scrutiny of council services, but also e.g. the NHS, police or housing associations
Just found this NHS guide on how to register with a GP if you're experiencing homelessness: assets.nhs.uk/prod/documen...
assets.nhs.uk
February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just found this NHS guide on how to register with a GP if you're experiencing homelessness: assets.nhs.uk/prod/documen...
If you need health info in other languages, NHS in North Central London has produced some good leaflets.
They cover health services in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington, in Arabic, Polish, Somali & lots more languages: nclicb.enquiries@nhs.net
nclhealthandcare.org.uk/information-...
They cover health services in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington, in Arabic, Polish, Somali & lots more languages: nclicb.enquiries@nhs.net
nclhealthandcare.org.uk/information-...
February 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you need health info in other languages, NHS in North Central London has produced some good leaflets.
They cover health services in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington, in Arabic, Polish, Somali & lots more languages: nclicb.enquiries@nhs.net
nclhealthandcare.org.uk/information-...
They cover health services in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington, in Arabic, Polish, Somali & lots more languages: nclicb.enquiries@nhs.net
nclhealthandcare.org.uk/information-...
Reposted by Sarah Campbell
Today@patientsassoc.bsky.social launched resources to help patients make most of healthcare appointments.Our animation&guide takes you through
👨🏽⚕️ how to prepare before
🏥 what to do during appointment
💉 steps to take after to ensure you get the best care
www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...
👨🏽⚕️ how to prepare before
🏥 what to do during appointment
💉 steps to take after to ensure you get the best care
www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...
January 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today@patientsassoc.bsky.social launched resources to help patients make most of healthcare appointments.Our animation&guide takes you through
👨🏽⚕️ how to prepare before
🏥 what to do during appointment
💉 steps to take after to ensure you get the best care
www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...
👨🏽⚕️ how to prepare before
🏥 what to do during appointment
💉 steps to take after to ensure you get the best care
www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...
Are you a Barnet resident with experience of mental health services? Apply to join the Barnet Council Social Care Involvement Board as a Mental Health Rep.
Deadline 7 Feb: ow.ly/nyfg50UK34w
Reps are given vouchers or payment as a thankyou: ow.ly/q3Yf50UNIi6
Deadline 7 Feb: ow.ly/nyfg50UK34w
Reps are given vouchers or payment as a thankyou: ow.ly/q3Yf50UNIi6
January 27, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Are you a Barnet resident with experience of mental health services? Apply to join the Barnet Council Social Care Involvement Board as a Mental Health Rep.
Deadline 7 Feb: ow.ly/nyfg50UK34w
Reps are given vouchers or payment as a thankyou: ow.ly/q3Yf50UNIi6
Deadline 7 Feb: ow.ly/nyfg50UK34w
Reps are given vouchers or payment as a thankyou: ow.ly/q3Yf50UNIi6
Seven quiet breakthroughs for the climate in 2024, including the closure of the UK's last coal-fired power plant: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Seven quiet breakthroughs for climate and nature in 2024 you might have missed
Global temperatures rose and extreme weather ramped up, but there were also some significant breakthroughs for the climate this year.
www.bbc.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Seven quiet breakthroughs for the climate in 2024, including the closure of the UK's last coal-fired power plant: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
Healthwatch Barnet's Healthy Heart team ran this joint course. Healthwatch provided culturally tailored outreach & GP surgery had Pharmacist, Dietician & Social Prescriber help teach sessions. So pleased to reach patients not previously in contact with surgery: healthwatchbarnet.co.uk/healthy-heart
December 3, 2024 at 11:50 AM
Healthwatch Barnet's Healthy Heart team ran this joint course. Healthwatch provided culturally tailored outreach & GP surgery had Pharmacist, Dietician & Social Prescriber help teach sessions. So pleased to reach patients not previously in contact with surgery: healthwatchbarnet.co.uk/healthy-heart
1/3 Lots of people don't understand how to arrange GP appointments online; surgeries receive v.large volume of phone calls. Healthwatch Barnet have published a short explainer on when & how to use online messaging- caveat that people need option of phoning www.healthwatchbarnet.co.uk/news/2024-12...
How to access your GP | Healthwatch Barnet
We know it’s sometimes difficult to arrange a GP appointment. We’ve put together a short guide on different ways to contact your surgery. For non-urgent problems, requesting an appointment online may ...
www.healthwatchbarnet.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 12:30 PM
1/3 Lots of people don't understand how to arrange GP appointments online; surgeries receive v.large volume of phone calls. Healthwatch Barnet have published a short explainer on when & how to use online messaging- caveat that people need option of phoning www.healthwatchbarnet.co.uk/news/2024-12...
1/2 New report - calling for government to tackle medicine shortages - from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Argues for legislation to allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions when medicines are in short supply:
www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...
www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...
RPS in Scotland calls for Government action to tackle medicine shortages | Royal Pharmaceutical Society | RPS
www.rpharms.com
November 29, 2024 at 1:11 PM
1/2 New report - calling for government to tackle medicine shortages - from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Argues for legislation to allow pharmacists to amend prescriptions when medicines are in short supply:
www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...
www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...
Reposted by Sarah Campbell
Compared to England as a whole, a *16 London boroughs* have higher than average levels of poverty.
Only three have lower - Bromley, Merton and Richmond.
Poverty by London borough, the latest data: bit.ly/3ALubqd
Only three have lower - Bromley, Merton and Richmond.
Poverty by London borough, the latest data: bit.ly/3ALubqd
November 20, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Compared to England as a whole, a *16 London boroughs* have higher than average levels of poverty.
Only three have lower - Bromley, Merton and Richmond.
Poverty by London borough, the latest data: bit.ly/3ALubqd
Only three have lower - Bromley, Merton and Richmond.
Poverty by London borough, the latest data: bit.ly/3ALubqd
1/3 Just published - Healthwatch Barnet's Healthy Heart report: ow.ly/3zMJ50U7Ohe. In the project's second year, the team delivered 1,190+ heart health interventions to people in Barnet at drop-in events, plus 170+ interventions in workshops & courses.
November 15, 2024 at 2:47 PM
1/3 Just published - Healthwatch Barnet's Healthy Heart report: ow.ly/3zMJ50U7Ohe. In the project's second year, the team delivered 1,190+ heart health interventions to people in Barnet at drop-in events, plus 170+ interventions in workshops & courses.
Royal Free London NHS Trust online event 'Building Healthier Communities'- 6pm on 18 Nov. Chance to hear about their work beyond hospital sites to prevent disease & ask questions. Free booking - email rf.membership@nhs.net by 5pm this Friday 15 Nov: shorturl.at/o2NyT
#prevention #health #equalities
#prevention #health #equalities
November 11, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Royal Free London NHS Trust online event 'Building Healthier Communities'- 6pm on 18 Nov. Chance to hear about their work beyond hospital sites to prevent disease & ask questions. Free booking - email rf.membership@nhs.net by 5pm this Friday 15 Nov: shorturl.at/o2NyT
#prevention #health #equalities
#prevention #health #equalities
Reposted by Sarah Campbell
Excellent news that the NHS 10-year plan groups will include a focus on these crucial subjects and that Louise Ansari of Healthwatch England, @jacoblant.bsky.social of National Voices and Caroline Abrahams of Age UK are leading them.
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
November 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Excellent news that the NHS 10-year plan groups will include a focus on these crucial subjects and that Louise Ansari of Healthwatch England, @jacoblant.bsky.social of National Voices and Caroline Abrahams of Age UK are leading them.
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
Reposted by Sarah Campbell
New mental health trust covering five North London boroughs launched
The NHS trust has been created from a merger of two separate trusts that previously covered Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and Camden and Islington
barnetpost.co.uk/2024/11/01/n...
The NHS trust has been created from a merger of two separate trusts that previously covered Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and Camden and Islington
barnetpost.co.uk/2024/11/01/n...
New mental health trust covering five North London boroughs launched
The NHS trust has been created from a merger of two separate trusts that previously covered Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and Camden and Islington
barnetpost.co.uk
November 1, 2024 at 5:08 PM
New mental health trust covering five North London boroughs launched
The NHS trust has been created from a merger of two separate trusts that previously covered Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and Camden and Islington
barnetpost.co.uk/2024/11/01/n...
The NHS trust has been created from a merger of two separate trusts that previously covered Barnet, Enfield and Haringey and Camden and Islington
barnetpost.co.uk/2024/11/01/n...
New resources from @BarnetCouncil on suicide prevention and staying safe - useful list of apps, local support groups, counselling services, upcoming training:
ow.ly/1F3550TWNhX. Builds on success of local suicide prevention work: shorturl.at/9A3II.
ow.ly/1F3550TWNhX. Builds on success of local suicide prevention work: shorturl.at/9A3II.
November 1, 2024 at 4:46 PM
New resources from @BarnetCouncil on suicide prevention and staying safe - useful list of apps, local support groups, counselling services, upcoming training:
ow.ly/1F3550TWNhX. Builds on success of local suicide prevention work: shorturl.at/9A3II.
ow.ly/1F3550TWNhX. Builds on success of local suicide prevention work: shorturl.at/9A3II.
Reposted by Sarah Campbell
Healthwatch England are running a research project looking at adult trans and non-binary people’s experiences of NHS GP services, and changes to medical records as part of the trans experience:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Trans & Non-binary Experiences of GPs
Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.
www.smartsurvey.co.uk
October 24, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Healthwatch England are running a research project looking at adult trans and non-binary people’s experiences of NHS GP services, and changes to medical records as part of the trans experience:
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Healthwatc...
Opportunity for people with certain long-term health conditions, who live in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. Share your experience & help plan better health services. £25 per hour, 3-4 meetings over six months. Register interest by: 8 November
October 27, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Opportunity for people with certain long-term health conditions, who live in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. Share your experience & help plan better health services. £25 per hour, 3-4 meetings over six months. Register interest by: 8 November
Barnet Food Partnership is running a food security summit on Sat 2 November, 10am-4pm, register for free: ow.ly/etp550TGPN5. Number of people using Barnet food banks is rising - join to discuss ways to tackle food insecurity, speakers include Director of Feeding Britain
Feeding Barnet – A Food Security Summit
Exploring Barnet's growing food crisis with emergency food demand surging. Join us to discuss building a sustainable, food-secure future.
ow.ly
October 21, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Barnet Food Partnership is running a food security summit on Sat 2 November, 10am-4pm, register for free: ow.ly/etp550TGPN5. Number of people using Barnet food banks is rising - join to discuss ways to tackle food insecurity, speakers include Director of Feeding Britain
Useful resources from the Race Equality Foundation, on access to physical health checks for people with severe mental illness - check out their report, video and easy read leaflets: raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/...
Physical health checks for people with severe mental illness - Race Equality Foundation
People with severe mental illness face health inequalities.
They are more likely to have a preventable physical illness, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, than the general population which...
raceequalityfoundation.org.uk
October 20, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Useful resources from the Race Equality Foundation, on access to physical health checks for people with severe mental illness - check out their report, video and easy read leaflets: raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/health-care/...