Advice and Information

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but if you are a Black man, the risk rises to one in four.

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

Lung Cancer Screening is now one of four free national cancer screening programmes run by the NHS. Read on to find out more and see if you would benefit.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

From May 2024, people and families on low incomes in Haringey who struggle to afford medicines may be able to receive selected free non-prescription medicines from local pharmacies.

Healthwatch Haringey was approached by members of the Haringey Patient Participation Group (PPG) Network who had experienced severe delays in applying for and renewing their Blue Badges which give access to disabled parking bays.

COVID-19 is still around, even though prevalence is lower than in earlier phases of the pandemic. Millions of people in England have experienced Long COVID and people are catching the virus every day.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.