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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.

The call follows Healthwatch England’s recent poll results showing people continue to struggle to access NHS dental services.

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

This report sets out the experiences of people living with sickle cell in Haringey and the challenges they face around accessing benefits and services. The research was commissioned by and delivered with the Haringey Advice Partnership, a service led by Citizens Advice Haringey that provides information, advice and guidance to Haringey residents.

The NHS has announced proposals for a new interim model of care for inpatient child and adolescent mental health services in North Central and North East London following the closure of Simmons House.

The new North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) formally came into being on 1 November 2024, following approval by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Healthwatch Haringey, Haringey Reach and Connect and the Haringey Patient Partcipation Network collaborated to help patients get better access to their 'medical summaries'. The Haringey GP Federation's Data Protection Officer (DPO) responded with advice to GPs.

The review will look at the remit of six key organisations including Healthwatch.

Following several years of closer working between North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust and the Royal Free London group, the two trusts are coming together as one organisation.

Healthwatch England issues a response to the Care Quality Commission's assessment of the state of health and social care in England.

The Government has launched a public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS.

North Central London Health Alliance seeks people with lived experience of two or more long-term health conditions.