1. Are you in the 'referrals black hole'?

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    Healthwatch England found one in five people had 'bounced back' to their GP after seeking a referral for specialist care.

  2. 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.

  3. Healthwatch Haringey Annual Report 2022/23

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    This year we continued to chart the challenges for many people in accessing health and social care and we focussed on the importance of research in understanding the unmet needs of patients.

  4. 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.

  5. NHS advice in advance of strike action by junior doctors

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    Junior doctors in the BMA union are striking from 13 July to 18 July 2023.

  6. Young People and Mental Health: The Impact of COVID-19 and Lockdowns in Haringey  - Phase 2

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    Young people were heavily impacted by COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdowns from 2020 to 2022, experiencing disruption to schooling and education and uncertainty over exams and results. We explored these issues by looking at the impact of COVID-19 and lockdowns on the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Haringey. During 2022 we followed up our first report, which was based solely on online surveys, with qualitative research.

  7. How to stay well this winter

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

  8. Ageing well in the west

    News -

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

  9. 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.