Harrow Health CIC was established in November 2007 to improve the delivery of primary care and community health services within the Harrow region. The idea behind its creation was to integrate community health services with a focus on improving access, enhancing quality, and offering patient-centred care. It was designed to be a non-profit entity with a social purpose, meaning any profits generated were reinvested into the local community and the improvement of health services. The goal was to transform and provide high-quality, sustainable healthcare to the local population through collaborations with other NHS services and organisations.
As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Harrow Health CIC was specifically structured to benefit local populations and to address the unique health challenges within the Harrow area, which includes a diverse, multi-ethnic community with varying healthcare needs.
By 2010s, Harrow Health significantly expanded with below listed key achievements and services:
Access to GP Services: One of the Harrow Health’s most notable achievements has been to deliver access to General Practitioner (GP) service in Harrow including a walk-in centre in Harrow East and GP Extended Access Hub.
Community-based Specialist Care: Harrow Health successfully provided integrated care for patients in consultant led clinics in below listed areas:
Elderly Care: Harrow Health’s elderly care service plays an essential role in providing high-quality, community-based care to older adults in the Harrow area. The services range from home visits and rehabilitation support, all aimed at improving the health and well-being of elderly residents. By working in partnership with other local organisations and the NHS, Harrow Health ensures that older people in Harrow are supported with their care.
Primary Care Services: This includes supporting primary care networks by providing Advanced Practice Nurse, Health checks, Testing for preventative care in women’s health and many other vital projects in supporting primary care networks.
COVID-19 Response: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrow Health CIC played an essential role in the local response, organising testing services, vaccination campaigns, vaccination campaigns for care homes and helping to manage urgent care needs in the community.
Post-COVID Recovery: Harrow Health responded to NHS England in supporting the waiting list initiatives across various services in several NHS Trusts including London Northwest University Healthcare Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and West Hertfordshire Teaching Healthcare Trust.
Today, Harrow Health continues to provide a range of health services across Northwest London. It has a strong focus on patient-centred care and preventive health strategies, aiming to reduce hospital admissions by managing long-term health conditions within the community.
