Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are a prevalent cause of long-term pain and physical disability in England. In North Central London (NCL), demand for MSK community services is outstripping our current capacity, along with a 10% increase in community MSK referrals in the last year. There are also significant disparities in community services across the five NCL boroughs, with substantial variations in waiting times .
A Case for Change has been developed to address these...More
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are a prevalent cause of long-term pain and physical disability in England. In North Central London (NCL), we have seen a significant increase in demand for MSK community services, and recognise there are significant disparities in community services across the five NCL boroughs.
To address these challenges, we’ve reviewed our current MSK community services in NCL, and designed some solutions that will help transform and level up our...More
The NHS and its partners in North Central London are working hard and have plans in place to ensure local residents and patients experience safe and resilient services, can access the right care in the right place, and are supported to stay well this winter.
This short survey asks about your awareness, views, and experiences of accessing local services and support during the winter period. It will take up to ten minutes to complete.
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Wentworth Medical Centre partners’ current arrangement with Derwent Medical Practice landlords ends in March 2024. This means that Derwent Crescent premises will no longer be available for primary care services after this date. Until then, you can continue to be seen at both the practice sites at Wentworth Branch at Derwent Crescent, 20 Derwent Cres, London N20 0QQ and the main site at Wentworth Medical Practice main site: 38 Wentworth Ave, London N3 1YL.
We are also...More
North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL IBC) is conducting a survey to seek your views as a patient registered with St Andrew’s Medical Centre ( 50 Oakleigh Road London N20 9EX) about general access to services at the practice.
The aim of the survey is to enable the ICB to work with the practice, to improve any access concerns that you share. The outcome of the survey will also be shared on the practice’s website.
Please note that this...More
Cornwall House Surgery is exploring the possibility of moving our GP services to Torrington Park Health Centre, a modern purpose-built health centre in North Finchley. We are writing to seek the views of all patients currently registered with the practice on our proposal to relocate to the health centre.
Cornwall House has served as a GP surgery for over 50 years however, due to its age and Grade 2 listed status, it does not easily comply with the requirements for a modern...More
The NHS in North Central London (NCL) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to where some patients have planned eye surgery. The proposals will help us to carry out an estimated additional 3,000 eye surgery procedures a year and potentially reduce waits for sight-saving surgery for some people by up to four weeks.
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The North Central London Integrated Care Board's first Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in person and online via Teams.
Please complete this short form to let us know if you would like to attend.
If you have any questions about the AGM, please contact nclicb.communications@nhs.net
We look forward to welcoming you.
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We would like to hear your views on the services provided by your GP practice: JS Medical Practice .
Your GP practice is run by a group of GPs as part a contract to provide services at your GP practice for all registered patients.
The current contract is coming to an end which gives us (NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board - the local commissioner) an opportunity to hear from patients to understand what’s working well and where improvements...More
We would like to hear your views on the services provided by your GP practice: Barnsbury Medical Practice.
Your GP practice is run by Islington GP Group Ltd – Islington GP Group Ltd has a contract to provide services at your GP practice for all registered patients.
The current contract is coming to an end which gives us (NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board - the local commissioner) an opportunity to hear from patients to understand what’s...More
We would like to hear your views on the services provided by your GP practice: Hanley Primary Care Centre .
Your GP practice is run by AT Medics – AT Medics has a contract to provide services at your GP practice for all registered patients.
The current contract is coming to an end which gives us (NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board - the local commissioner) an opportunity to hear from patients to understand what’s working well and where...More
Dear GP,
NHS NCL has been running the single point of access pilot for all hernia surgery referrals since March 2023. The purpose of the pilot is to streamline and standardise management of hernias across NCL, to minimise patient waiting times and direct patients to the most clinically suitable surgical department in NCL.
We would like to hear about your experience of referring through this pathway.
It will take you no more than 5 minutes to complete this short...More
The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board would like to hear your views to inform the process to determine the longer-term solution for The Northern Medical Centre.
This does not mean your GP practice will close or that you need to find a new doctor – your GP practice services will continue uninterrupted.
Please follow the link below to complete the survey.
If you would like some help to fill out this survey for any reason, please speak to your...More
This survey relates to changes to Medicus Health Partners GP practice branch surgeries at Bush Hill Park, Southbury Road, and Trinity Avenue.
We wrote to you as a registered patient in 2019 and 2020 seeking your views on the proposed closure of the premises for Bush Hill Park, Southbury Road Surgery and Trinity Avenue. Relocating these services to Lincoln Road Surgery and how this may impact you.
The closure of the 3 branch sites is still required because they are no...More
We are keen to receive feedback from midwives working in MCoC models across North Central London. This is specifically to have honest feedback from you as a midwife relating to the significant changes that you and your teams/units are experiencing.
The information will be used to advise us at an LMNS level to assist in forward planning and we appreciate your time completing this. Thank you
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In North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington) we are testing a new model for the surgical care of patients with hernias and would be keen to know what you think. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey to let us know how we could have improved your experience.
Everything you say will be anonymous and will help us to improve our service.
Yours faithfully
Helen Shih
Project Support Officer
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Dear Resident or Patient,
West Hampstead Medical Centre is proposing to reduce our catchment area. These changes will not affect any currently registered patients (or their families registered at the same address) but will impact upon prospective new patients.
West Hampstead Medical Centre has the largest growth of any practice in North Central London and are now the biggest single practice in the North Central London NHS region. We currently have over...More
This survey relates to the proposed closure of the Grenoble Gardens branch surgery at 1 Grenoble Gardens, Palmers Green N13 6JE
Dr Anshumen Bhagat, Dr Rajendra Singh, Dr Veena Singh and Dr Chandra Patalay, have notified NCL Integrated Care Board (ICB) that they wish to close the branch surgery site due to, (1) building safety concerns and (2) to enable better staff cover across their two other sites at Grovelands Medical Centre and Natal Road Surgery.
The...More
Dear Practice Colleague,
Thank you for confirming your participation in Directed Enhanced Services for your practice in 2023/24. Please answer all applicable questions via the link below.
Your answers will be reviewed by the Primary Care Commissioning & Contracting Team, and queries followed up.
If you have any queries, please email the Primary Care Commissioning & Contracting Team at Nlphc.lon-nc-pcc@nhs.net or by replying to your survey...More
We are pleased that to launch the update of our reviewed Equality Impact Assessment. We will be hosting training sessions in March for staff to become familiar with the new process.
Each session will allow participants to understand:
the revised EQIA process and standardised approach
expectations of those responsible for completing the EQIA
when EQIAs should be done
the information required
how the protected...More
This survey relates to the retirement of Dr S Samuel, The Hillview Surgery, 114 Finchley Lane, Hendon NW4 1DG.
After many years of providing healthcare services to the local community, Dr Saramma Samuel of The Hillview Surgery, has notified NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) that she wishes to retire and resign from her contract and would like to close the practice on 31 May 2023. NCL ICB would like to thank Dr Samuel for her work and dedication to the...More
This survey is to gain feedback from healthcare providers working within maternity services.
This survey will only take a few minuts and we would appreciate your taking the time to complete this to assist us with service development across the sector and in particular within Haringey.
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Help us to celebrate the amazing work of our staff and teams across NCL ICB by nominating an individual or team for a staff award.
This year’s staff awards will celebrate the hard work, dedication and supportive care given by our staff throughout the year.
Staff award categories
Embracing Our Values
Unsung Hero
Outstanding Leadership
Health and Wellbeing
Best Team
You can nominate an individual for the Embracing Our Values, Unsung Hero,...More
In March 2022, a new leg ulcer clinic opened in Haringey enabling practice staff to refer patients with leg ulcers that did not heal after 4 weeks’ silver or gold standard treatment. Now that the service has been in place for 5 months, we undertaking a short evaluation and would value your feedback on the service.
This questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
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In March 2022, a new leg ulcer clinic opened in Haringey to treat people with complex leg ulcers. Now that the service has been in place for 5 months, we undertaking a short evaluation and would value your feedback on the service.
This questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
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I joined the organisation on 1 July 2022 and over the past couple of months, I’ve had the opportunity to start to meet some of you either in person or online. As I’m starting to get to understand the organisation a bit better, now feels like a good time to introduce myself to the wider organisation and to get to know as many of you as possible.
As the Chief People Officer is a brand new role for the ICB in this session I will take the opportunity to introduce myself, my...More
In preparation for our OD sessions starting in October we thought it would be helpful if you could answer a few questions in order for you to get the most out of the sessions.
The closing date is 26 September 2022.
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In March 2022, a new leg ulcer clinic opened in Haringey enabling practice staff to refer patients with leg ulcers that did not heal after 4 weeks’ silver or gold standard treatment. Now that the service has been in place for 5 months, we undertaking a short evaluation and would value your feedback on the service.
This questionnaire should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
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Dear patient,
We would like to hear your views on the services provided by your GP practice: Boundary Court Surgery.
Your GP practice is run by Enfield Healthcare Alliance who have a contract to provide services at your GP practice for all registered patients. The contract is at a review point which gives us (North Central London Integrated Care Board) an opportunity to hear from patients to understand what’s working well and where improvements...More