Young woman alone on a street in the dark
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
Advice and Information
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
Advice and Information
Patient having their blood pressure taken by their GP
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
Advice and Information
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
Advice and Information
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NHS publishes fertility policy engagement report
North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group consulted people on a draft single fertility policy for the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington between November 2021 and February 2022. The report sets out what people said.
23 March 2022
News
Wood Green Mall
Whittington Health proposes moving services to Wood Green - Consultation
Whittington Health NHS Trust is running a consultation until 18 May 2022 on the location of health services in central Haringey. Patients, service users and interested people are invited to share their views.
22 March 2022
News
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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
Advice and Information
Living Through Lockdown
Haringey Council responds to our Living Through Lockdown Report
The Living Through Lockdown Report (August 2020) was a summary of issues and concerns experienced by Adult Social Care service users and carers during the 2020 lockdown in Haringey. The Council has responded to its recommendations.
4 March 2022
News
GP on Phone
Haringey GP Stocktake Report - How easy is it to get in touch with your GP?
Between November 2021 and January 2022, Healthwatch Haringey completed a stocktake of all 40 GP practices in Haringey, reviewing their phone lines/systems and websites.
1 March 2022
Report
Wood Green Mall
Proposals to relocate Hornsey Wood Green Practice to The Mall - Wood Green shopping centre - Patient consultation survey
The NHS and Haringey Council are seeking the views of existing patients at the Hornsey Wood Green Practice on the proposed move to Wood Green shopping mall, to be part of the new Health Hub during Autumn/Winter 2023.
25 February 2022
News
NHS Cervical Screening Image
“Cervical screening saves lives” says national campaign
The Department of Health and Social Care, together with NHS England and NHS Improvement, have launched a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign.
18 February 2022
News
Healthwatch Haringey accessible information
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
Advice and Information