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The review follows concerns raised by some doctors and patients about the scope and safety of Physician Associates (PAs).

Making a complaint is a right enshrined in the NHS Constitution but the research found a number of barriers that prevented people from making a complaint about their healthcare.

Healthwatch Haringey has been working with local patients to clarify the process of applying for or renewing a Blue Badge.

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.

London Assembly's Health Committee published a report, 'Decay and Delay' on the state of dentistry in the capital. The report drew on feedback shared by a number of local Healthwatch including Healthwatch Islington, Lambeth and Richmond.

The report by Imperial College London highlights concerns about the safety of maternity services, the culture of safety in the workforce, and variations in care and outcomes. It recommends better data to monitor people’s safety while they experience delays in their care.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) surveyed 18,951 people on their experiences of maternity and birth. Responses were less favourable this year on trust, communication and availability of staff.

Following a decision by the NHS in June 2024 to terminate the GP contract held by AT Medics Ltd, patients are asked to share their experiences.

Healthwatch Haringey identified a shortfall in GP appointments in the area in 2014.

Paul Addae, Healthwatch Haringey Manager, reflects on messages from the 2024 Healthwatch National Conference in November.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) results from this year's survey show people are having poor experiences of urgent and emergency care services. This applies more so for people using A&E services, with Urgent Treatment Centre patients generally reporting more positively.