1. NHS to trial new waiting time targets

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    NHS England has unveiled plans for an overhaul of the A&E target alongside changes to waiting times for cancer, mental health and planned operations.

  2. People regret not raising concerns about their care

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    Research by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that many people have had concerns about their care, but never raised them. Over half of the people asked said they regretted not doing so.

  3. NHS Long Term Plan – Tell us what you would do

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    The NHS is developing their Long Term Plan for the next 10 years. We want to hear your views so we can inform how services are delivered in the future.

  4. 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.

  5. NHS Long Term Plan - What would you do?

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    During April and May 2019 Healthwatch Haringey spoke to 113 local residents about their experiences of health and care services and what they thought about the potential future developments detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan.

  6. ‘We Are Undefeatable’ campaign launched

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    A major new campaign has been launched to support the 15 million people who live with one or more long-term health conditions in England.

  7. Help to shape the future of planned orthopaedic surgery for adults in north central London

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    At present, waiting lists are too long, too many operations are cancelled (many on the day) and demand for surgery is growing. This is driving the need for change.

  8. Cancer Awareness Survey 2019

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    Camden, Islington and Haringey Councils, together with Camden, Islington and Haringey’s Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG) want to improve public awareness of cancers and how to detect cancer symptoms early.

  9. North Middlesex University Hospital A&E receives positive CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its latest report on A&E at North Middlesex University Hospital. The unannounced inspection took place in January after the CQC noted a rise in A&E attendances and ambulance handover delays.

  10. North Middlesex Hospital - Latest changes to visitor arrangements

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    To protect their patients, staff and services, North Middlesex Hospital have introduced new visiting restrictions.

  11. Whittington Hospital - Latest changes to visitor arrangements

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    Whittington Hospital has decided to stop all visitors to patients in adult wards and their emergency department (A&E).

  12. Local Cancer Alliance urges patients to get early diagnosis and timely treatment

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    Early diagnosis and timely treatment for cancer are still vital even through the COVID-19 pandemic says the North Central London Cancer Alliance

  13. Survey reveals progress at North Middlesex University Hospital, but some services still need improvement

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    The North Mid’s latest patient survey results show progress is being made but not all of the improvements in operational and clinical performance have been felt by patients.

  14. Whittington Hospital - Restarting services

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    During the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic the Whittington NHS Trust had to suspend many of their services. Now they are restarting services in a 'COVID Secure' way.

  15. LGBTQI+ Health Needs Assessment - Tell us about your experience

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    We are working in partnership with local LGBTQI+ organisation – ‘Wise Thoughts’, to carry out a health needs assessment of LGBTQI+ people living in Haringey.

  16. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    What does the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice?

  17. Temporary changes to children and young people’s NHS services across north central London

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    To ensure the NHS can continue to deliver the best emergency and planned care across north central London during the winter and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, temporary changes to services for children and young people commenced on 28 September.

  18. Covid-19 prompts changes to Urgent and Emergency Care in London

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    With the Covid-19 infection rate increasing, it is vital that Urgent and Emergency Departments, like A&E, do not become overwhelmed and overcrowded.

  19. Healthwatch England finds hospital discharge must be improved to manage Covid-19 second peak

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    New report with the British Red Cross looks at how well the new hospital discharge policy is working for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

  20. Haringey residents over 50, are your health needs being met?

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    Over 50s Health Needs Assessment asks how well Haringey people can access health services.

  21. Haringey residents share views on health and care services at recent public meeting

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    Residents and voluntary sector staff shared their views on local health and care services at the virtual public meeting led by North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCLCCG) on 19th November.

  22. Whittington Hospital announces temporary service changes to deal with Covid-19

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust brings in temporary changes to keep urgent and emergency services running.

  23. Would you get vaccinated, Yes or No?

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    Help us to understand more about why local people may or may not take up flu or coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination.

  24. Location changes to Whittington Health's child and adult services in Haringey

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    Whittington Health NHS Trust have launched a consultation on the location of several health services in Haringey.

  25. North Central London CCG launches review of fertility policy

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    The NHS is creating a fertility policy for all the boroughs in North Central London, including Haringey. North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) is seeking your views.

  26. Healthwatch Haringey wants to hear people's experiences of living with Long COVID

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    The five Healthwatch within North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington) have launched a survey to explore local people's experiences of living with Long COVID.

  27. Are you or your loved one waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  28. Public consultation on NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport – Share your views

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    NHS England and NHS Improvement will be running four workshops as part of its public consultation on updated eligibility criteria for Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS).

  29. Survey launched on new Community Diagnostics Centre for Wood Green

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    The new Community Diagnostics Centre (CDC), opening in summer 2022, will be located in Wood Green Shopping Centre. It will offer x-ray, ultrasound, ophthalmology services and blood tests to local people.

  30. Next stage of consultation on draft fertility policy

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    Following consultation on a single fertility policy for Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington, North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) is seeking views on a new draft.

  31. Accessing NHS services this winter - Survey launched by North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG)

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    London Metropolitan University in partnership with the NHS has launched a survey "Looking after your health and accessing NHS services" for North London residents.

  32. NHS and Haringey Council issue message and updates on Omicron variant

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    Haringey Borough Partnership, which includes the NHS, Haringey Council, Local voluntary and community services released a statement and information on services available to deal with the Omicron variant in Haringey.

  33. Whittington Health proposes moving services to Wood Green - Consultation

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    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.

  34. NHS publishes fertility policy engagement report

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    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.

  35. Healthwatch Haringey hears women's feedback on GP and mental health services

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    We recently partnered with two women's community organisations - Roj Women's Association and Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) - to explore women's experiences of healthcare with a view to improving services.

  36. Share your views on the future of the NHS 111 and out-of-hours service in North Central London

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    North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group is set to award a new contract for the NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care service starting in October 2023.

  37. NHS seeks your views on maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services

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    Health and care organisations in North Central London (NCL) are working together on Start Well: a long-term programme looking at children and young people, maternity and neonatal services. 

  38. North Central London NHS adopts new fertility policy

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    The new fertility policy for North Central London was implemented on 25 July 2022, replacing the five separate policies that were in place for Haringey, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Camden.

  39. All Over 50s to be offered COVID-19 booster and flu jab this autumn

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    Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter.

  40. Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service receives award

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    The NHS Parliamentary Awards' Excellence in Mental Health Care Award went to the service in recognistion of their work in transforming emergency care for people in mental health crisis.

  41. New Community Diagnostic Centre opens in Wood Green Mall

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    A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), hosted by Whittington Health NHS Trust, has opened in Wood Green’s The Mall shopping centre.

  42. Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust jobs open day 10 October

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    Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is looking for nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other staff.

  43. Progress on Long COVID treatments following Healthwatch reports in North Central London

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    Following our investigation into local people’s experiences of Long COVID, treatment has been improved so that more support is available and more quickly.

  44. North Central London NHS publishes Start Well report on maternity and children's health care

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    Start Well Case For Change report identifies opportunities for improvement in maternity, neonatal, children and young people’s services following extensive consultation.

  45. Healthwatch Haringey seeks young people's views on sexual health services

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    Survey launched to gather young people’s views and feedback on sexual health services in Haringey.

  46. NHS and University College London Partners seek feedback on health services for people with a mental illness

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    People with severe mental illness (SMI) are dying much earlier than people who don't have a mental illness, mostly from highly preventable causes. This research aims to find out which physical health services need improving for these patients.

  47. Tell us what you think of London Ambulance Service

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    We are seeking feedback on any aspect of the ambulance service that is important to you. 

  48. Tell us your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. Healthwatch England is running a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.