1. NHS Engagement Network discusses fertility policy and access to primary care

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    On 9 December 2021 Healthwatch Haringey and network members convened at the North Central London (NCL CCG) Engagement Network to discuss two plans impacting Haringey patients.

  2. 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.

  3. Safe Haven mental health support line now open

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    Mind in Haringey have teamed up with Clarendon Recovery College and Barnet Enfield Haringey Mental Health Trust to create Safe Haven: a mental health crisis support line, open 7 days a week, 5pm-8pm.

  4. Haringey GP Stocktake - How easy is it to get in touch with your GP?

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    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.

  5. Caribbean and African Health Network calls on community to get vaccinated

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    A group of prominent health and community leaders have made a joint pledge, in an effort to increase the take up vaccinations across their black communities.

  6. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    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.

  7. “Cervical screening saves lives” says national campaign

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    The Department of Health and Social Care, together with NHS England and NHS Improvement, have launched a Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign.

  8. Haringey GP Stocktake Report - How easy is it to get in touch with your GP?

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    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.

  9. Haringey Council responds to our Living Through Lockdown Report

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    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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  13. What is adult social care?

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    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. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    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.

  15. Healthwatch champions call for action to improve care for people with 'Long COVID'

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    Major report co-ordinated by five Healthwatch in North Central London (NCL) reveals a devastating impact on people's mental, social and financial wellbeing as well as long-term effects on their physical health.

  16. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  17. Relocating Hornsey Wood Green GP Practice: Patient Feedback Report

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    North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group (NCL CCG) and Haringey Council are planning an Integrated Health and Wellbeing Hub in Wood Green, bringing a range of health services together in one central place in Haringey.

  18. Public Voice and Healthwatch Haringey expand roles in Haringey Advice Partnership

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    The Haringey Advice Partnership (HAP) is a project led by Citizens Advice Haringey to ensure that people living in Haringey receive the right kind of information, advice and guidance when they need it.

  19. 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.

  20. COVID 19 vaccine bus can register you with a GP without ID - Undocumented migrants welcome

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    Haringey’s Vaccine Bus now offers the opportunity to register anyone living in Haringey with a GP with no requirement for documentation and the guarantee that your details will not be passed on to the police, home office or immigration officials.

  21. Out of hours GP service consultation - NHS seeks your views on 'enhanced access' changes

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    Enhanced access is the provision of appointments outside of a GP practice’s core hours of 8am to 6.30pm (e.g. evenings and weekends). This service will now be delivered by Primary Care Networks.

  22. Healthwatch Haringey starts project to make it easier to register with a GP

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    How easy is it to register with a GP? Many Haringey practices insist on ID or proof of address. People who are experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse survivors and recent migrants are some of the people most likely to be turned away.

  23. 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. 

  24. NHS introduces improvements to dentistry following feedback from patients

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    NHS England has announced several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist.

  25. 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.

  26. Baby and childhood immunisation pages on the NHS website

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    Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like smallpox and tetanus that used to kill or disable millions of people are either gone or seen very rarely.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  30. NHS to roll out COVID-19 booster jab from September ahead of winter

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    The NHS will be rolling out the newly developed, bivalent COVID-19 vaccine from September.

  31. Healthwatch England responds to BBC investigation on NHS dentistry

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    A new investigation from BBC News and the British Dental Association has found nine in 10 NHS dental practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Read response from Healthwatch England.

  32. 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.

  33. Haringey Advice Partnership relaunched

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    Haringey Advice partnership, HAP, is set to relaunch its services at the beginning of October with our partners Vibrance and Citizens Advice.

  34. 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.

  35. Healthwatch Haringey GP Surveys: Have surgeries removed barriers to patient registration?

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    Doctors of the World ran two training sessions for Haringey GP Practices in advance of Healthwatch Haringey mystery shopping. The mystery shopping will check whether Haringey GP Practices insist new patients produce ID or proof of address.

  36. 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.

  37. Healthwatch Haringey launches blood pressure project

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    Healthwatch Haringey staff and volunteers will be at a range of local community meetings and events offering free blood pressure checks.

  38. 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.

  39. Self-care pharmacy first scheme extended till March 2023

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    The scheme replaced the minor ailments scheme which allows certain patients to receive free medications from six pharmacies in Haringey.

  40. Are you up-to-date with your vaccinations? Where to get vaccinations for you and your children this winter.

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    It's time to get your COVID-19 autumn booster if you are an older person, immunocompromised or a carer. Flu vaccines and childhood immunisations are also available for those who are eligible.

  41. GP enhanced access service enables weekend and evening GP appointments

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    GPs are changing the way they offer appointments in the evenings and at weekends.

  42. Stay well this winter - Information and services for Haringey residents

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    Information from North Central London Integtrated Care Board (NCL ICB) on how to look after yourself this winter.

  43. Measures to improve dental care introduced by NHS

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    Government to pay dentists more for some types of dental work and now requires dentists to update NHS website regularly.