1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Haringey Long COVID report highlights challenges of accessing health and care services

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    Long COVID has had a huge impact on people’s physical and mental health . We heard from Haringey people about the challenges of living with Long COVID, and the difficulties of getting a diagnosis and accessing appropriate health services and support.

  11. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2021/22

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    This was another challenging year for health and care services, and people wondered whether services would return to “business as usual” or whether they had changed for the long-term.

  12. 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.

  13. 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. 

  14. 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.

  15. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  16. Partnership board for vulnerable residents’ challenges Haringey Council on its LTN exemptions

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    In December 2021 Haringey Council agreed that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) would be introduced. The Adult Social Care Joint Partnership Board have challenged the lack of exemptions relating to this for those most vulnerable.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 'You Said, We Did' - NHS responds to ethnic minority women's feedback on health services

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    Healthwatch Haringey collected feedback from Roj Women's Association and Middle Eastern Women and Society organisation (MEWSo) on GP services and mental health services with a view to improving health services for ethnic minority women.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.