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National maternity and neonatal investigation: You have until 17th March to submit evidence

03 March 2026

An investigation into shortcomings in maternity and neonatal care in England is seeking evidence from women who have been pregnant or from people who have supported someone through pregnancy. The deadline for responding is 17th March.

Free online extended antenatal course for Enfield residents

28 January 2026

Enfield’s extended antenatal course helps women, birthing people and their partners prepare for birth and parenthood. It is an interactive online workshop delivered by Enfield Council with partners from the NHS, Breastfeeding Network (BFN), Mind in Enfield and Barnet and Tottenham Hotspur.

Healthwatch Enfield survey of community priorities for 2026

14 January 2026

Your input can help the local health service watchdog body determine its priorities for the coming year.

New boss for Enfield charity at 'pivotal time for cancer care'

07 January 2026

The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre has appointed Meral Nugent as its new CEO to 'lead the charity in an exciting new chapter'. She takes up the role at a time when a growing number of people are turning to the Enfield-based charity 'in desperate need of support'.

Healthwatch Enfield joins campaign against abolition of 'local health and social care champions'

13 August 2025

Healthwatch Enfield has a joined a campaign against government plans to abolish the England-wide network of independent bodies that help ensure that local voices and local needs are heard by NHS administrators.

Views sought on pharmacy services in Enfield

09 July 2025

Do you use pharmacies in the borough? If so, the council would like to hear your views and feedback to feed into a review of pharmacy services provided in Enfield from 2025 to 2028.

Let Healthwatch Enfield know what your priorities are for 2025

16 January 2025

Local NHS watchdog body Healthwatch Enfield has launched its annual survey, asking people about their priorities for health and wellbeing in 2025.

My child is unwell, what should I do?

10 December 2024

The NHS in North Central London is inviting parents to two online advice sessions about what to do if your child is ill. There is also a recording of a previous advice session that you can watch and links to clinical advice about common childhood illnesses.

How useful is your GP surgery's website?

03 December 2024

Healthwatch Enfield is running an online survey to find out how useful patients find their GP's website for finding information about appointments, alternative services like Pharmacy First or NHS 111, and other online resources that their GP provides.

Find out about the North Mid and Royal Free London merger

13 November 2024

A public briefing on the planned incorporation of the North Middlesex Hospital into the Royal Free London group will be held in Enfield Town on 20th November.

Tell Healthwatch about your experiences with maternity care services at the North Mid

26 October 2024

The local health service watchdog, Healthwatch Enfield, is seeking feedback from people living in the borough who have recently made use of maternity services at the North Middlesex Hospital.

Healthwatch survey: How easy is it to access your GP?

31 July 2024

Healthwatch Enfield wants to know how easy it is for residents to book appointments with their GPs and identify any challenges they face in accessing services.

Time to rescue the NHS, its patients and its staff!

11 June 2024

Frances Warboys from the campaigning group Defend Enfield NHS says it's time to restore the National Health Service to its former level of efficiency and effectiveness.

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Dementia Action Week in Enfield

13 May 2024

The nationwide Dementia Action Week takes place this year between 13th and 19th May. In Enfield the organisations working together in the Enfield Dementia Network are running help and awareness raising events throughout the week.

NHS in North Central London recruiting volunteers to help oversee the 'joining up' of patient data

07 March 2024

The NHS in north London is preparing to begin combining patient data with the aim of improving services. An opt out is available and volunteers are being recruited to the committee which will oversee use of the data.

How can we improve NHS services for Enfield residents?

21 February 2024

Enfield's NHS 'watchdog' invites us to its annual conference next month. Its priority is improving access to GP appointments - but can it really do anything about this?

Help shape community eye services in North Central London

22 November 2023

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board would like your help to shape and influence how community eye services will be delivered across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. They are conducting a short questionnaire to gain insight into eye services.

What are your health and wellbeing priorities for 2024?

22 November 2023

The borough's health services watchdog, Healthwatch Enfield, is conducting an online survey to determine what areas it should focus on during 2024.

North Central London NHS body recruiting volunteers to sit on important committees

13 September 2023

The body which commissions NHS services in five north London boroughs is seeking to recruit up to eight Community Participant volunteers.

Play a part in deciding on how eye surgery is provided

13 September 2023

NHS management in North Central London is proposing changes to how eye surgery is provided in the five boroughs that it is responsible for. Residents can respond to a survey which runs until mid-October and also attend a focus group meeting in Edmonton on Monday 25th September.

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