Black Female Teenagers Group
Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
5 August 2022
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Baby and childhood immunisation pages on the NHS website
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely.
27 July 2022
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COVID 19 vaccine bus can register you with a GP without ID - Undocumented migrants welcome
Haringey’s Vaccine Bus now offers the opportunity to register anyone living in Haringey with a GP with no requirement for documentation and the guarantee that your details will not be passed on to the police, home office or immigration officials.
1 June 2022
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Public Voice and Healthwatch Haringey expand roles in Haringey Advice Partnership
The Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) is a project led by Citizens Advice Haringey to ensure that people living in Haringey receive the right kind of information, advice and guidance when they need it.
23 May 2022
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Looking After Your Mental Health
If you are feeling stressed or anxious there are things you can do to improve your wellbeing.
4 May 2022
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Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
4 May 2022
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What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical help. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
25 April 2022
Black Couple Assessment
What is adult social care?
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
14 April 2022
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
8 April 2022
Connecting Well Cycling Group
Lordship Rec hosts walking and cycling activities for Haringey residents
Every Friday you can enjoy either a walking or cycling group or maybe even both! Meet new people, get some exercise and enjoy the nature in your local area.
30 March 2022
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What is Social Prescribing?
Social Prescribing was introduced into the NHS in 2019 to support those with long-term health conditions to find extra support and guidance outside of NHS services.
9 March 2022
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
18 February 2022