1. UK Health Security Agency issues new year advice on face masks and vaccinations

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    People are being urged to wear face masks in public if they are unwell and keep ill children off school, to help protect whole communities from COVID-19 and flu.

  2. An update on Healthwatch Haringey’s blood pressure project

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    Healthwatch Haringey has joined with other local Healthwatch in North Central London (Enfield, Barnet, Camden and Islington) to deliver free blood pressure checks in our local communities.

  3. GP Patient Survey launched - if you are selected, please respond

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    In early January, NHS England invited around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences.

  4. Volunteer role for person with lived experience sought by NHS

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    Are you an individual, carer, parent or representative with lived experience of receiving or supporting someone to manage their Personal Health Budget (PHB), Social Care Direct Payment or Integrated Budget?

  5. Are you 65+ and male? Free screening event for abdominal aortic aneurysm

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    Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a way of checking if there's a bulge or swelling in the aorta, the main blood vessel that runs from your heart down through your tummy. This bulge or swelling is called an abdominal aortic aneurysm, or AAA. It can be serious if it's not spotted early on because it could get bigger and eventually burst (rupture).

  6. NHS wants to hear your experiences of Maternity and Neonatal care

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    North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is talking to people aged 35+ to hear their experiences of NHS Maternity and Neonatal care.

  7. Haringey childhood vaccination survey

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    Do you live in Haringey? Are you a parent or carer of at least one child aged 0-19? The Public Health team in Haringey Council would like to know your opinion on childhood vaccines.

  8. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services in Haringey and more widely across England

  9. Report Launch at Wood Green Library - Barriers to GP Registration in Haringey

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    Healthwatch Haringey public event hears about hurdles faced by vulnerable communities in registering with a GP.

  10. Comment on the Haringey Safeguarding Adults Strategy 2023-2028

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    Haringey Council’s current Safeguarding Adults Strategy came to an end in 2022 and the Council is now consulting on a new plan for the next 5 years.

  11. Can you share your experiences of pregnancy, maternity and birth?

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    The NHS is looking for feedback on pregnancy and maternity services from Haringey residents who have given birth within the last five years.

  12. Healthwatch is taking Haringey's blood pressure

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    Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers have been actively engaging with the local community to identify individuals who may have high blood pressure yet remain unaware of their condition.

  13. Nacro finds prison leavers turned away from primary care

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    Prison leavers and people experiencing homelessness are just some of the groups who are regularly experiencing issues accessing GP and healthcare services according to new Nacro research.

  14. GP Patient Survey 2023 results show further reduced access to GPs

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    There was a further fall in satisfaction, especially regarding making appointments.

  15. Haringey groups oppose increase in NHS charging for migrants

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    Haringey Welcome and CARIS (Christian Action and Response in Society) Haringey joined over 60 migrant organisations and trade unions to oppose a plan to fund pay rise with higher migrant fees.

  16. MPs call for ‘fundamental reform’ of NHS dentistry in report

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    Health and Social Care Committee calls for rapid and timely action to improve access to NHS dentistry.

  17. Young people’s views on sexual health services in Haringey

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    A new, upcoming report by Healthwatch Haringey reveals the opinions and experiences of young people aged 15 to 24 in the borough regarding sexual health services.

  18. Become a Patient Partner of North Middlesex Hospital

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    North Middlesex Hospital are looking for patients to become Patient Partners and support staff to help improve care at the hospital.

  19. Have your say on eye surgery proposals for North Central London

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    Have you recently had eye surgery or are you going through the process now? The NHS in North Central London is seeking feedback on proposed changes to where some patients have planned eye surgery.

  20. London Ambulance Service Strategy - Feedback from Healthwatch Haringey

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    London Ambulance Service has published its strategy for 2023-2028. We asked Haringey residents what they thought about the service and how it should change.

  21. Help shape community eye services in North Central London

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    NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board would like your help to shape and influence how community eye services will be delivered across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington.

  22. Help shape new Haringey Health Hub

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust are developing plans for a new ‘Integrated Health Hub’ in Wood Green, offering a range of joined-up services to provide better access to care and support for Haringey residents. Tell us what you think...

  23. Ageing well in the west

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    Your opportunity to help shape health services for older people experiencing 'mild frailty' in the west of Haringey.

  24. A new approach to supporting people living with long-term conditions

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    NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) hopes that by planning care together with patients, they will build the confidence to manage their health successfully, reduce their risk of being admitted to hospital, and improving quality of life.

  25. Start Well public consultation on changes to NHS maternity services

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    North Central London Integrated Care Board and NHS England (London) Specialised Commissioning are consulting on proposed changes to maternity, neonatal, and children’s surgical services in North Central London.